Covid crisis sparks race for private holiday villas in Turkey

Interest in self-catering villas with private pools are topping the popularity polls of those looking for last minute holiday accommodation, claims Turkey specialist, Kalkan Magic who has had to literally turn guests away or book for next year!

The company which has operated in Kalkan on Turkey's Turquoise Coast for over 15 years, has experienced a mammoth surge in enquiries for self-catering villas with private pools as families continue their quest to keep their families to themselves whilst enjoying their time in the sun.

Sue Flynn who owns and operates the business herself, said: “I am extremely hands on and am perfectly placed to see and interpret new trends based on over 15 years on the holiday frontline. Usually our collection of apartments with shared pools, from 2 bed to 3 bed are more popular with couples and small families whilst the larger villas are popular with families sharing. However, this year the dynamic has totally changed. Everyone is obviously looking for a good price but we have noticed that whilst many have budgets more suited to a shared apartment complex, the majority of current holidaymakers want villas with private pools, a demand that has been clearly sparked by the Covid crisis.

“Guests are wanting to be close to the Old Town restaurants for which Kalkan is famous, as well as the beach and supermarkets. Families are asking to avoid unnecessary trips in taxis to and from the small fishing town to avoid potential issues.  There are also some villa owners are not renting their properties at all this year due to the upheaval of travel and additional maintenance costs whilst the FCO prohibited travel. We have beautiful properties have literally gone from being totally empty prior to the quashing of quarantine, to full to bursting until October.”

This seems to be a trend which is continuing into enquiries for 2021. Kalkan Magic's villa portfolio is almost full for 2021 already and the business is adding further villas and luxury apartments to meet the continuing demand.

Am example of the type of property that is the hot ticket this summer is the company's exclusive 3 bedroom luxury Villa Sultaniye. The property boasts its own private pool, private roof terrace and panoramic sea views.

Guests can be assured that each of Kalkan Magic's properties are professionally disinfected by steam cleaning between every guest stay.  Luckily, with state of the art, Michelin style restaurants and 'views to die for' across the town, Kalkan never disappoints." See www.kalkanmagic.com for further information. 

For further details check www.kalkanmagic.com

A week at Villa Sultaniye in October normally costs £1295 per week but is now only £1150 per week (for the whole property for 6 people not per person) with www.kalkanmagic.com The price is for up to 6 people and includes all cleaning and linens, pool towels, air-conditioning, wi-fi, Netflix and the 24 hour services of an English speaking team.

- Flights are additional and can be booked with all major airlines including Easyjet, Tui, Jet2, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines and British Airways, from most national and regional airports.

- Nearest airport is Dalaman which is 90 minutes from Kalkan - Kalkanmagic arranges private door to door transfers which cost £70 each way for a minibus seating 6 inc luggage.