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Over the years, Kalkan has morphed into a buzzing seaside resort that brings bundles of fun in the sun. With its ideal location on the southwest coast of Turkey, holidays in Kalkan are perfectly safe and economical for beach lovers. Its beautiful promenade is brimming with exotic beachside bars, late night shops and cosy restaurants serving authentic Turkish cuisines. Soak up some sun on the pebbly beach, head to one of the beach clubs with sea trampolines and fun vibes or take a gulet boat ride to explore the nearby islands, thermal mud springs and more!
The pretty town has hundreds of great restaurants, many with rooftop terraces that offer sweeping views of the bay, making it a great place to spend your evenings. Hotels dot the hillside and coast, providing amazing views across the picturesque valley, town and azure bay. If you can peel yourself away from the sunlounger, make time to explore hidden coves and ancient ruins further afield in Kas and Tlos.
Kalkan is best visited during the shoulder months of April, May, October and November when the weather is usually pleasant. Summers here are hot and dry whereas the winters get plenty of rainfall. The nearest airport to Kalkan is Dalaman – an hour and 20 minutes’ drive from the city. For alternate flight plans, Antalya Airport is next on the list and takes 2 and a half hours to reach the resort. Kalkan holidays promise a wonderful beach break that's brimming with chic bars, stunning beaches and seafood restaurants.
Kalkan is a perfect spot if you’re a fan of scuba diving, especially with the number of spectacular shipwrecks that can be found in its surrounding waters. There are more than 15 different wrecks within the vicinity of Kalkan and neighbouring Kas, so advanced scuba divers will be in their element! If you're not comfortable diving, snap up a snorkel and spot the marine life below. Or, head out on a gulet cruise from the harbour and enjoy lunch on board, snorkelling and dropping anchor in the neighbouring turquoise bays.
The Lycian Way covers much of the southwest coast, including parts of the Dalaman and Antalya regions. Walk from Kalkan and you can spot ancient ruins, pretty villages and mesmerising views of the coastline. Forming part of the Lycian Way trek, the ancient ruins of Patara could easily find their way onto any Turkish bucket list! You'll find the ruins scattered across the countryside with some including a theatre and stunning agora. There’s a beautiful sandy beach and national park in Patara too, just in case the ruins don’t impress you enough!
Soak up some Turkish sunshine at Kalkan's main Blue Flag beach, a small rocky patch with a turquoise coastline that shelves into the crystal clear waters. This is the perfect place to sit back and relax and comes complete with lively seafront cafes and bars. Plan an exciting boat trip or plunge into the warm waters for a swim or dive. There are also several beach clubs with sun loungers and beach bars dotted along the coast.
Spend an evening in Kalkan's old town and browse the bustling stalls that line the narrow streets. You'll find ceramics, fabrics and hand-blown glass among other goodies to take home and the shops don't shut until midnight. This trendy resort also offers high quality gold and silver jewellery at incredible prices. Choose from beautiful designs or get creative and make your own - bartering is all part of the fun here so put your haggling hat on and hit the stores!
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