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Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Would you like to enjoy your vacation in one of the most beautiful bays in Marmaris, far from the madding crowd, where Mediterranean and Aegean Seas meet? Karia Bel’ is in Bozburun, a small fishing town which has not yet been explored by the masses.
Our wish as Karia Bel’ is to host our guests in the comfort of their home, away from the rush of daily life. Karia Bel’ is the right address for those who appreciate a relaxing and soothing experience in the heart of the nature, right by the sea.
Our family trips to Bozburun starting from 1980’s have created Karia Bel’. The beautiful house where we used to spend our summers is, now, hosting our dear guests as a boutique hotel.
With our 35 year-experience in international hospitality and tourism, as Karia Bel’ family, our desire is to share our happiness in Bozburun with our guests and to provide them with unforgettable memories.
One of the qualities of Karia Bel is its location on Bozburun Adatepe Peninsula where there is no traffic allowed. You may reach out Hotel by a 15-minute walk on a nice pathway. In addition, a whole day transfer service is available to Bozburun Village for our guests.
WHERE TO EAT THE BEST SEAFOOD IN THE MED
From Corsica to Capri, here are the restaurants serving up tfresh summer dishes with a side of spectacular scenery. The wind in your hair, wine glass in your hand and an enormous pan of piping-hot paella making its way to the table.
Nothing sums up summer like piling up seafood shells on a plate while staring out into the deep blue, all sticky-fingered. And nowhere has a selection quite like the Mediterranean.
So whether you like your sea bass al sale (baked in salt) or a la plancha (grilled), here are MR PORTER’S top spots to gorge on the freshest shellfish and flakiest fish out there.
If the theory that all the best islands are the ones without airports holds water, the same logic could well extend to the very best restaurants being the ones without car parks. In other words, reachable only by boat.
Getting to Karia Bel’ in the bay of Marmaris involves phoning the restaurant and having an all-in-white captain come and meet you at the nearby port of Bozburun before the 15-minute pootle across the bay.
As you pull up to the series of pontoons, you’ll notice the white tables bobbing around on top of them. Sip a crisp glass of Turkish wine while watching the fish swim up to the illuminations underneath. This boutique hotel started out as a holiday home for owner Ms Beliz Üke before she starting taking paying guests in the 1980s.
CHEF’S SPECIALS
After sunset, Karia Bel’ turns into a magical place as the lights of Bozburun Bay and Symi, start to flicker on the turquoise waters of Bozburun. Karia Bel’ Restaurant offers a romanticdinner with its tables located over the seaside decks.
We offer fresh sea food and boutique dinner menus prepared daily with renowned local herbs accompanied by prestigious local vines. We invite our guests for a unique taste experience.
In the morning, a delicious breakfast is expecting you with fresh baked bread from our stone oven, home-made jams, organic eggs, tomatoes and peppers and the local cheese plate.
ACTIVITIES
Here below, we suggest you some activities that you may enjoy during your stay in Karia Bel:
- You may visit bays nearby with a canoe, tour around Kiseli Island and enjoy a swim in Ada Boğazı.
- You may paddle around the bays with a paddle board and enjoy the sea while exercising.
- If you like fishing, we advise you to take your fishing tackle with you.
- You may explore underwater beauties while snorkelling.
- Please contact us if you would like to take a scuba diving-blue cruise or if you are interested in scuba diving.
- You may go out for nature walks, and with a 15-minute pathway walk, you may visit and explore the charming village of Bozburun.
- If you are interested in tracking, amazing views from the heights of Bozburun is expecting you.
BLUE CRUISE – BOAR TOUR
Bozburun Bays Nearby
For years, Bozburun is the place of resort for local and foreign blue cruise lovers. While it was the must-see address for blue cruises made with fishermen boats years ago, now, it is hosting internationally famous yachts.
You may explore the ancient ruins, the small islands and the unique bays around Bozburun Peninsula with daily blue cruise tours. You may enjoy the deep blue sea whole day by casting anchor wherever you desire. We recommend you to explore the underwater world by snorkelling.
Greek Island, Symi Tour
It is possible to have a daily boat tour to the Greek Island, Symi from Bozburun. It takes only a two-hour boat trip to go to Symi from Bozburun. Symi harbour welcomes you with its colourful and incredible architecture.
You could wander the back streets of this beautiful little island and enjoy the delicious food of Greek cuisine at the fishermen places and taverns by the harbour. Symi is the ideal address for seafood lovers. We kindly remind you to keep your passports and Schengen visa with you during this tour.
Places to explore around Bozburun
Selimiye is a peaceful fishing village, 10 km away from Bozburun. You could walk by the beach and visit the small shops by the road. You could find fresh figs, almonds and small souvenirs as well as other local products. Selimiye is also famous for wooden boat construction and you may easily see the solid wooden boats constructed with traditional methods.
Söğüt is a small village between Aegean Sea and Mediterranean with its protected nature. It is 10 km away from Bozburun. Its restaurants by the bay are famous primarily for fresh herbs and vegetables from their gardens, grilled octopus and other seafood.
Knidos & Datça Knidos (Cnidus) is 114 km away from Bozburun which takes 2 hours and 10 minutes by car. It is an ancient city of Caria developed in science, architecture and art. The main ancient sites to visit in Knidos are the temple of Aphrodite and Sanctuary of Apollo at the highest point of the city.
Moreover, the sundial located here, one of the most important discovery of its era, still attracts worldwide attention. You could visit Datça while traveling from Bozburun to Knidos. You may enjoy seeing beautiful stone houses in Old Datça which are the typical architecture of the area.
Turgut It takes half an hour by car to go to Turgut which is 22 km away from Bozburun. Turgut village is famous for its waterfall area. It is a collection of five small falls with the highest one of 10 metres and it surely is beautiful and peaceful under the liquidambar trees. You could enjoy a cool swim in a hot summer day in the pools of Turgut Waterfalls.
Bayır Bayır Village is 19 km away from Bozburun which takes half an hour by car. Bayır is a mountain village and it is famous for the monumental sycamore tree, which is around 2000 years old, located near the mosque at the village square. Local rumour has it that walking around the tree three times lengthens the life.
Orhaniye & Kızkumu Orhaniye, which is at the Loryma Peninsula, takes around 35 minutes to drive and it is 27 km away from Bozburun. Orhaniye is famous for its 600 metre long sand spit called “Kızkumu” – “Maiden’s Beach”.
It is possible to walk along the sand bar, whilst wading in water that is only just above your ankles and you would feel that you are “walking on the water”. Additionally, it is a wonderful spot for the activity-seekers to satisfy their expectations with underwater fishing, mountain and rock climbing.
Taşlıca Taslıca Village is 15 km away from Bozburun which take half an hour to drive. It is located at the end of the Bozburun Peninsula and it has a wonderful panoramic view of the Aegean Sea that surrounds the village from three sides.
The ruins of the ancient Pheonix, a Carian city is only 4 km away from Taşlıca. You may see the remnants of the ancient tombs before the ancient pathway between village and the ancient city.
The acropolis of the city is at the top of the Aşar Hill. Serçe Harbour is sheltering against all waves with its narrow gate and it has one of the most beautiful views of the village.
