Kalkan and surrounding area ...

Once a sleepy sponge fishing village, Kalkan has been transformed into one of the most sought after resorts on the Turkish coast, attracting a similar clientele to Tuscany, yet remaining untouched by mass tourism. Spanning an almost perfect circular bay, the village is delightful, with handsome old houses lining quaint old cobbled streets, draped in vibrant bougainvillaea.

An abundance of restaurants and shops line the streets and harbour, many utilizing roof terraces to overlook the stunning bay. Boat trips leave daily from the harbour and cost less than £10, lunch included.

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Beaches

The village has a small beach and numerous bathing platforms but a short bus or taxi ride reaches Patara, with 18 km of golden sand and not a single building in sight – a worthy rival to Olu Deniz.

Kalkan is in the heart of ancient Lycia and there are excellent archaeological historical sites in the locality.

Around Kalkan

A trip to the trout farms in the hills is a must, or those who enjoy shopping can browse around the friendly local markets and shops of nearby towns of Kas or Fethiye. The more adventurous can visit the ghost town, walk the gorges or visit the ancient sites along the Lycian Way …

Weather

The weather in and around Kalkan during the 'season' is dry and warm. Average temperatures are:

As the season progresses, the sea temperature warms up from an April minimum of 65 F to a mid summer 80 F which is extremely comfortable for long periods snorkelling or lazing in the sea.

From November until April there is still a lot of sunshine and the temperature rarely drops below 15 C ( 59 F) and long periods of rain are unusual, although it will rain at some time every couple of days. The Autumn and Spring months are great times to explore the many archaeological sites in the area.

Other tourist sites

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