The Resort

	The Resort
	The name Adrasan refers both to the little village a few kilometres in land and to the area now generally known as Çavus Bay.
	It began to offer tourist accommodation in the mid ‘80s and has remained unspoilt since then, partly because mass tourism never materialised and partly owing to sensible controls on development and the respect the locals have for their environment.
		Much of the valley behind the bay is undeveloped and retains the tranquil, rural charm it must have had before holiday makers came. It’s a great place for having a slow walk or just mooching about picking up the atmosphere.
	Adrasan village The old village of Adrasan is about 5km inland and offers a real chance for the visitor to see Turkish village life. There is a market in the village every Sunday morning and Tahir can arrange transport to get you there—or you could walk if you have the energy. It’s a fascinating stroll past old houses, orange and pomegranate groves, donkeys and glasshouses. There are a couple of bars, a few local shops and a chemist. The village also has an English speaking doctor and nurse and is well stocked with those ordinary things we all forget to pack, like aspirin and mosquito creams. Turkish people love children, by the way, and kids always find a welcome.