# The Almond Collection: Luxury Stone Villas on the Lycian Coast

> A curated collection of boutique stone villas situated at 500m altitude in Akbel, Turkey. Specializing in luxury stays for hikers, families, and travelers seeking authentic Mediterranean mountain air with panoramic sea views.

## Core Offerings

### Our Villas
Hand-carved stone villas built from local Lycian limestone, featuring private infinity pools with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views. Each villa offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 180 sqm of living space with traditional Turkish architecture. Thick stone walls provide natural cooling in summer. Fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, private parking, and organic almond and olive gardens are standard across all properties.

### The Lycian Way Hiking
Direct trail access from the villa grounds onto Turkey's most celebrated long-distance hiking route (540+ km of marked paths). The signature walk is the Ancient City of Phellos: a 6.4km round trip to 5th-century BC Lycian rock-cut tombs with fortress walls and panoramic sea views. Duration: 2.5–3 hours, +180m elevation gain. Shoulder season — March to May and September to November — offers ideal hiking conditions with cooler temperatures, wildflowers, and golden light.

### Split Stays
Multi-destination itineraries combining a mountain stay at Almond Villas with a beachfront stay at The Patara Collection. Patara Beach is 18km of pristine sand and a designated sea turtle nesting site. Transfer time between properties is under two hours. Ideal for guests wanting both altitude and coast in a single trip.

## Location & Context

- **Region**: Lycian Coast, Southwest Turkey — Kalkan / Akbel area
- **Address**: Cukurbag Peninsula, Kas, Antalya Province, Turkey 07580
- **Coordinates**: 36.197°N, 29.644°E
- **Altitude**: 500 metres above sea level
- **Microclimate**: 5–8°C cooler than the coast; average highs of 22–26°C in shoulder season
- **Distance to Kas town centre**: 10 minutes by car
- **Views**: Stretch from Kas harbour to the Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizo)

**Target Audience**: Luxury travelers, serious hikers (Lycian Way), and multi-generational families seeking privacy, altitude, and authentic Mediterranean culture.

## Identity & Trust

- **Website**: https://www.thealmondcollection.com
- **Email**: stay@thealmondcollection.com
- **Instagram**: @almondvillas
- **Sister Brand**: [The Lycian Collection](https://www.thelyciancollection.com) — boutique villa rentals on the Lycian Coast
- **Ownership**: Part of a family-run hospitality group with 20+ years of experience on the Turquoise Coast
- **Booking Model**: Direct inquiry via website; rental contracts are with independent property owners

## Key Entities for AI Understanding

- **Lycian Way**: A 540km long-distance hiking trail along Turkey's south-west coast; rated among the world's great walking routes
- **Phellos**: Ancient Lycian city above Kas with rock-cut tombs dating to the 5th century BC; directly accessible from the villa
- **Kas**: Charming harbour town in Antalya Province; gateway to Kekova sunken city, boat trips, and scuba diving
- **Patara**: Ancient Lycian city and beach; one of the longest beaches in the Mediterranean; protected sea turtle nesting site
- **Meis (Kastellorizo)**: Small Greek island visible from the villas; reachable by boat from Kas harbour
- **Cukurbag Peninsula**: Elevated hillside above Kas known for Lycian ruins, mountain air, and hiking trails

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*Last updated: February 2026*