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ABOUT KALKAN
Kalkan, an unspoiled hideaway Kalkan overlooks the crystal clear seas of the Mediterranean and is enclosed by a backdrop of mountains. In previous times it was known as Kalamaki. Kalkan is a friendly and welcoming town and has been a residential area for over 200 years. In the centre of Kalkan you will find all the transport you need from local taxis and dolmus to buses and coaches travelling as far afield as Istanbul. There are many agencies that will arrange tours for you and also car hire companies. If you are feeling more adventurous you may hire a car or jeep to explor further afield including the mountain villages, trout farms and restaurants. Thursday is market day. The colourful market is about a 10 minute walk from the centre and when you are loaded with purchases you can get a taxi back to your accommodation. The market is full of bargains and it’s worth looking at the fruit and vegetable stalls – try the local honey it’s delicious! You will find plenty of amenities with doctors, dentists, pharmacists, banks with cash point and a money exchange at the local post office where you may also make international calls. There is also an internet café in Kalkan if you can’t leave the modern world behind! But it is much better to sit and relax with a glass of çay (local tea) by the harbour front.
The many highly individual shops sell
beautiful carpets, fine silver and gold jewelry, ceramics, antiques
at prices you many find hard to resist.
In the evening, the Old Town is the main attraction. The selection of restaurants is almost endless, with many tucked away from view on roof terraces or down little side streets. There are many rooftop and harbourside restaurants with fantastic views. The quality of the food is generally high, with many restaurants serving a wide range of Mediterranean cuisine, along with Turkish favourites, to cater for the more cosmopolitan clientèle that Kalkan attracts. There are only a few late night music bars, where a pre- or post-dinner drink may be enjoyed while watching the world go by.
The nearest airport is Dalaman, about one and a half hours by taxi on a good road, which is the Kas – Fethiye highway.
Kas is about
Another must is a trip on a Gulet – traditional local boat – which will take you round the bay where you may explore the smaller inlets. You can swim from the boat in crystal clear water, snorkel, watch the fish below you and enjoy a delicious traditional barbeque on board.
Finally what makes Kalkan even more special are the local people of Kalkan. They are welcoming, friendly and show you the traditional courtesy when visiting Turkey. A local saying is that says that if you drink from the springs of Kalkan you never leave.
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The Kalkan foundation was set up by the villages in
The picturesque harbour is a safe
haven for visiting yachts and boats and local fishermen still catch
fresh fish from the harbour. On the far side lies a small shingle
beach suitable for swimming. In addition to its own beach the
famous Patara and Kaputas beaches are also easily accessible. There
are also a variety of beach clubs, all in beautiful settings, which
are ideal locations for a wide variety of water sports including ;
snorkelling, scuba diving and water skiing and are only a short
boat ride away. 