KALKAN

Position

Kalkan is situated in the area which once belonged to the Lycian empire, a very old civilisation, several impressive excavations remained. Kalkan -originally a Greek fisherman village- has a lovely bay at the Mediterranean sea and is surrounded by green mountains.
At the map you will find Kalkan between Fethiye/Antalya.

Inhabitants

With its 3000 inhabitants Kalkan is an unique Turkish village with an air of a city. It is a popular place not only for Turkish tourists also foreign tourists. They are fond of the "easy going" lifestyle which is in harmony with the climate. During the last 2 decades people -especially (West)Europeans- have decided to live in Kalkan.

Profile

The old centre has lovely small slopy streets and white authentic houses decorated with bougainvilleas and oleanders. In the pitoresque harbour you will find amongst fisher boats and sailing yachts traditional Turkish boats which offer daily trips to the sea. Kalkan has its own pebble beach with sun beds & umbrellas. Fortunately Kalkan kept its own identity, the absence of huge hotels -instead there is an interesting variety of "small" quality hotels- has refreain the "Turkey tourists rush".

Spare time

Relaxing at the swimmingpool, Kalkan beach, the beautiful sandy beach -18 km long- of Patara or the lovely beach of Kaputas bay. The beaches of Patara & Kaputas are nearby can easily be reached by "dolmus" (minibus) or taxi.
Activities: like boattrips along the beautiful coast, diving, paragliding.
Going out: Kalkan (= Turkish): "turbot" offers you a variety of high qualified (fish) restaurants, terraces and bars.
After sun set there is a real metamorfose: people launch & shop in the small shopping streets till midnight. Underneath the impressive moon & stars people enjoy their meals or drinks at the terraces.
Excursions: historical excavations, weekly market in Kalkan or Kas, trout farm in Saklikent, shopping in Fethiye, etc.