Kalkan

Turkey

Kalkan is a town in Mediterranean Turkey. It is an enchanting, historic town and one of the most beautiful locations along Turkey's gorgeous Lycian Coast. There is an absence of mass tourism, and it remains a charming and unspoiled haven with brilliant blue crystal-clear sea, historic architecture, ancient history and warm traditional Turkish hospitality.

  • Make sure to take a trip on a local dolmus to world renowned Patara Beach.
  • A trip to Demre is also recommended to see the ruins.
  • Enjoy a one hour bus trip to Fethiye on market day.
  • Tlos ruins
  • Xanthos & Letoon ruins in Kınık
  • ruins
  • Saklikent gorge
  • Meis/Kastellorizo - Greece's easternmost island. Take the boat from Kaş
  • Kekova
  • Bezirgan village
  • Green lake at Gombe
  • Visit the stunning beach at Kaputaş - 10 minutes away on the dolmuş

Kalkan is renowned for its scuba diving and water sports.

Kalkan is a place that appeals to the older visitor. There are no large discos but there are many music bars. During the summer period (July onwards) there are more young people around. A few bars suit this age group and get busy in the early hours

  • Take a boat trip. Some boats will take you to Patara or Kaputas. Some will just hug the bay. Lunch provided. Quality varies.
  • Trips to Saklıkent Gorge or horseback riding along Patara beach can be arranged in Kalkan.
  • Walk the Lycian Way.

Walk the [[Lycian Way]].

Shops and restaurants in downtown Kalkan

Lots of small shops in the village. Best buy would be a Turkish rug. There are many shops selling fake goods, especially T-shirts.

The thing you will remember most about Kalkan is the restaurants. There are over 200 in this small fishing village. They vary from the very simple providing wholesome Turkish food to the sophisticated located in beautifully restored village homes. Many of them have roof terraces and it is wonderful to eat under the stars and gaze at the lights of the town.

Have lunch at a trout farm in Islamlar, a village up on the hills north of Kalkan. Much cooler than Kalkan in the summer.

  • Efes - local beer
  • Ayran - local salty drink made of yoghurt

  • Bus to Istanbul, Izmir, Afyon.
  • Bus to Antalya for Ankara, Black Sea coast, Hatay.
  • Bus to Fethiye for Gaziantep, Sirnak, eastern Turkey, Turkish Airlines shuttle to Dalaman.
  • Taxi transfer to Dalaman or Antalya airports.
  • On foot via the Lycian Way.
  • Bicycle see getting in.