European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 27, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Turkey the White coated Hillside of Pamuk kale has been dubbed the Cotton Castle. Pamuk kale Cotton Castle one of country s geographical wonders for is Richard mover Ley by Richard mover  kale a two hour journey from the South coast is one of the most unusual and fascinating sights in Turkey. Tourist agencies in the coastal resorts Are almost evangelical in their enthusiasm to sell Day trips to this unique attraction. It s far More advisable and cheaper to arrive on a regular bus arid stay overnight. If nothing else this allows time to explore the town in the evening when the busloads of tourists have left or in the morning before they have arrived. Visitors approaching from Denizl May be disappointed when they compare the initial View with the photographs of in Mukkala they Kave seen. Yet on closer look they Ore soon captivated by the flow of White Thermal water that covers the Limestone rocks and gives the impression that one is surrounded by Snow. Pamuk kale Means Cotton Castle and the name is a evocative description of this geographical phenomenon. The constant flow of water has coated the whole Hillside and from below the White slope resembles a huge Mound of icing sugar. In places tiers of pools have formed inviting visitors to Wade through the warm Thermal Waters. From above the effect is even More impressive As one stands surrounded by Chalky White deposits and bowl shaped pools looking Down at the minarets and hotels of thu town below. At the top of the Hill is the Pamuk kale hotel where guests tickets Are usually sold for Day entry can swim in a Thermal Pool. What is unusual is that the Pool was built Over some of the ancient ruins of Hier Apolis so swimmers can rest on columns which Date Back 2,000 years. The other remains of Hier Apolis Are behind the hotel and after the other spellbinding Sites of Turkey somewhat disappointing. However they do include a Sanctuary of Pluto the plutonium from which poisonous gases Are still said to emerge. An ancient myth said that while Ordinary people died from breathing these gases eunuch priests were immune. An. Hour s walk takes one to a Small Village where the red wave Rock is found this Rock is impressive for its red Green and Orange Mineral deposits but seems very Small and insignificant after the vast scale of the attractions of Pam Koknle. Travellers tips getting there Kas is. Situated on the South coast of Turkey almost equal distance Between the major resorts of Fethiye and Antalya. There is a regular bus service along the coast Road that links Kas with the country s excellent National network. Facilities although the area is not As developed As other parts of the coast the usual tourist facilities Are available. There Are numerous bars and eating places including those offering tourist style menus and a Range of possible Day trips. Accommodations Kas contains few of the High Rise tourist hotels one finds in the resorts. Accommodations. Are usually in Small comfortable guest houses close to the Harbor. Rates begin at around $1.0 per person. If visiting out of season Check around and be sure to. Bargain. Entertainment nightlife is fairly limited in Kas itself but the restaurants and bars especially those near the Harbor Are popular in the evenings. A Moonlit stroll along the Harbor is the perfect Way to digest an oversized portion of fresh fish for More information write the  office at cumhur yet Meyd. 6. Or Telephone 3226/1238, travelling on from Kas there is a wide Range of destinations including Antalya a few hours East. Nearby Are some fantastic historic Sites including the great theater at Aspe Dos the ancient hittite town of Perga and the Beautiful setting of Side whose Amphitheater and ancient columns seem to jut out into the sea. To the West Are the resorts of Fethiye Dalamah and mar Maris. Inland to the North is Pamuk kale with its amazing Limestone Cliffs and Thermal polls. Richard mover Ley visitors enjoy the Thermal Pool at the Pamuk kale hotel. For is Richard mover Ley 70 stripes october 27, 1994