Famous for its tranquility and beautiful scenery village of Çıralı is located on the Mediterranean coast, near the famous Turkish resort of Kemer. In this quiet and sunny location can be completely dissolved in a relaxed atmosphere, a break from the usual hustle and bustle of the resorts, hotels and noisy high concrete structures.
The village is actually represents the two streets, one of which consists of the coastal cafes and small shops, and the second - from hotels scattered among private boarding houses and little houses. The territory of the village is considered to preserve and build big hotels are not allowed.
Despite the modest size of the village, there is a fairly well-developed infrastructure, a lot of good restaurants with a tempting menu and cozy bars offering local cuisine. Worth a try made by skilled cooks fried vegetables grown in greenhouses nearby, a delicious bread in the form of huge inflated air cakes and fresh fish. At nightfall, in a restaurant lit torches and leisurely conversation illuminates the moon rising over the sea.
The village of Çıralı is famous for its magnificent beach of ivory, stretched over a distance of three kilometers. However, if you look at the pebbles on the shore more closely, you can find among them any colors and shades: emerald green, pale yellow, purple, blue, white, and even black. Bask in the warm rays caressing sun on the shore can be perched right on the pebbles or using wooden chairs and rattan umbrellas. On the banks are also the nice restaurants and cafes. From March to November the sea is very clean and quiet with dark blue water. The temperature of sea water in May and June, about 18 ° C in July-September - 26-28 ° C, in October-November - 22-24 ° C. Families with children should be very careful as the sea becomes deep enough already five meters from the shore. The seabed is a mixture of rock and sand.
The local beach is protected by the World Wildlife Fund, and is environmentally friendly place. That is why every year in June and July from the northwest African giant turtles swim here Caretta. They lay their eggs here, and after 6-8 weeks of swim since small children.
Cirali Bay village is surrounded by mountains containing iron, which gives them a reddish hue. Majestic pines surround the village as if from all sides and in the middle of the village grow orange, lemon and sandalwood, something which occurs even grenades. Such an abundance of vegetation pleases their flavor and makes it possible to take refuge in the shade on hot summer days. Local domestic animals - chickens, ducks, sheep - very friendly and are not afraid of people. You pleasure watching their life.
Near the beach Çıralı can visit the ruins of the ancient city of Olympos. There are ancient temple complexes, houses of noble people, and located on a mountain top fortress ruins Pirate. The twenty-minute drive from the village stands the famous Mount Chimera, the surface of which are lit around the clock sources of methane. According to legend, here it was killed a monster and it is still spewing flames from the ground.
The village of Çıralı is suitable for lovers of outdoor activities. Her fans have long chosen camping, trekking, cycling, climbing and yoga. True tourists so better to come here in the spring or autumn, in a cooler time of the year. The ideal moment for bronze tan from June to August.
The mild climate allows Cirali relax on the beach, even in winter, enjoying the sound of the waves and the numerous colors of the Mediterranean. Tourists in the village found everywhere - in France, Belgium and Germany. They make up 80% of the population of the village and the locals are the guests with love and respect. The beauty and tranquility of the place, wild beaches and mild climate will charm travelers in any season.
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