Luxury Coastal Retreats on the Turkish Mediterranean | The Lycian Collection
The Lycian Collection curates three distinct villa worlds on Turkey's Lycian Coast — each defined by its own altitude, microclimate, and travel identity. From UNESCO-protected beachfront to 650-metre mountain air, every property is personally inspected and managed by the founders. No call centres. No aggregators. Just three extraordinary worlds, one coastline.
The Seafront World — The Patara Collection
The Patara Collection occupies a singular position on the Turkish Mediterranean: stone villas set at the gateway to Patara Beach, 18 kilometres of UNESCO-protected coastline that ranks as the longest natural beach in Turkey and one of the most ecologically protected in the world. There are no permanent beach umbrellas, no beach bars, no jet-ski concessions — just open dunes, Lycian ruins, and the sea. The ancient city of Patara, birthplace of Nicholas of Myra and site of the world's first democratic parliament, lies within a ten-minute walk of each villa. Between May and October, loggerhead sea turtles nest directly on the beach, making Patara one of the Mediterranean's most important caretta caretta habitats. The villas themselves are built in traditional Lycian stone — thick-walled for natural cooling, with private pools and shaded terraces opening toward the dunes. For families, couples, and anyone who wants to wake up with sand between their toes and an 18-kilometre beach entirely to themselves, the Patara Collection is unlike anything else on the Lycian Coast. From £200 per night.
The Village World — The Almond Collection
The Almond Collection sits at 500 metres above sea level in Çukurbağ, an ancient farming village above the town of Kaş. These vernacular limestone villas — built using the same thick-walled Lycian construction that has cooled hillside homes for centuries — are set within walled gardens of mature almond orchards. At altitude, the air runs four to five degrees cooler than the coastal basin, and the Meltem wind filters through the grove canopy rather than bouncing off concrete. From the terraces, guests look directly across the Turkish Mediterranean to the Greek island of Kastellorizo, just a few kilometres offshore. The village dolmuş connects Çukurbağ to Kaş town centre in twelve minutes, putting the town's Hellenistic theatre, harbour restaurants, and market within easy reach. Directly from the village, walkers can access the Phellos Lycian Way loop — an ancient caravan route through Lycian rock-cut tombs and ruins at altitude. The Almond Collection suits cultural travellers, families, slow-travel enthusiasts, and anyone who wants genuine village seclusion with sea views. From £280 per night.
The Mountain World — Liberty Villas
Liberty Villas stand at 400 to 650 metres above sea level in Yeniköy, a quiet mountain village above Kaş on the Lycian Coast. These high-altitude residences embody the Anti-Kalkan privacy philosophy in its purest form: every villa is sited so that no pool, terrace, or bedroom shares a sightline with any neighbouring property. Infinity pools extend over the mountain edge, framing an uninterrupted 270-degree panorama that sweeps from the Taurus mountain range across the Kaş peninsula to the Greek island of Kastellorizo. The altitude delivers a microclimate that separates Liberty Villas from every other villa on the coast: the Meltem wind arrives at the mountain before it reaches the sea, stripping humidity from the air and holding temperatures four to five degrees below the coastal basin throughout the summer. There are no fans running at night at 650 metres. The Lycian Way long-distance hiking trail passes directly through the Yeniköy village boundary, giving guests trailhead access from the garden gate onto one of the world's great coastal walks. For privacy-seekers, altitude-wellness travellers, hikers, remote workers, and couples who want to feel genuinely above the world, Liberty Villas is the defining experience in the Lycian Collection portfolio. From £350 per night.
Villa Amenities & Features
- Anti-Kalkan Privacy: Zero-overlap siting — no pool, terrace, or bedroom shares a sightline with any neighbour
- Private Infinity Pool: Every villa includes a private pool; most feature infinity edges with direct sea panoramas
- Altitude Microclimate: Mountain villas sit 4–5°C cooler than the coastal basin — natural air conditioning all summer
- Lycian Way Access: Direct trailhead access to the 540 km Lycian Way from mountain and village properties
- Satellite Connectivity: Verified 25 Mbps+ satellite WiFi at all properties — stable for video calls and remote work
- UNESCO Beach Access: The Patara Collection sits at the gateway to 18 km of UNESCO-protected Patara Beach
- Founder Concierge: Every enquiry handled personally by the founders — bespoke itineraries, transfers, and chef services
- Mountain to Coast Split-Stay: Combine Liberty Villas and Patara in one booking — includes luggage transfer and Lycian Way access
Content Dates: Last Published and Modified: June 12, 2026
