This is your dream of a small Mediterranean fishing village, probably the best kept secret in Europe. Kalkan is an enchanting harbour village on one of the most beautiful and unspoilt stretches of the southern Turkish coast. Narrow, cobbled streets, bougainvillea-covered villas, roof terrace bars and harbour-side restaurants. Kalkan offers a peasantly surprising mixture of local ethnicity and a relaxed sophistication. Away from the hustle and bustle, a place to relax and enjoy the good things in life. There is a stunning coastline against the backdrop of the Taurus mountains, and ancient sites of Xanthos, Letoon, Pinara and Patara   are all no more than a day trip away.

Relax under blue skies and start to savour the special way of life that Turkey has to offer. With blue mountains, shimmering waters and sun kissed beaches, Turkey's Mediterranean will enchant you.

Turkey has got it all. Ancient sites, great shopping and a mouth watering cuisine will make you want to visit Turkey time and time again.
The charming promenade has a selection of stylish bars and restaurants that offer marine side dining. There is an excellent choice of international food and of course traditional Turkish cuisine.

Kalkan nestles in a beautiful bay on Turkey's Stunning Turquoise Coast. It has developed into a sophisticated resort and is picture postcard pretty.
The narrow cobbled streets twist down to the harbour. Having grown from a sleepy fishing village, it is now a town with a stylish marina where you can enjoy a meal whilst watching the world go by.

Kalkan is renowned above all for it's amazing selection of restaurants offering great value for money in Turkish, Mediterranean and International cuisine.
Roof top restaurants and bars with vistas over the fabulous bay contribute to the special atmosphere of the resort. A range of bars cater for a wide variety of musical tastes including stylish classical music, jazz, blues and of course traditional Turkish music.

Kalkan and all its enchantments will quietly seduce you into living on Turkish time, peaceful and unhurried. There's no doubt that you will find enjoyment in all the region has to offer. This is where the living is easy, the views are stunning, the food is delicious and the people are friendly- what more could you wish for?

This is a country full of life, colour, hospitality and where the welcome is sincere.   

Kalkan has a small pebble beach and several beach clubs with bars, restaurants, sea bathing and water sports. Other sandy beaches are nearby and can be reached by water taxi or dolmus. A five minute journey will take you to the stunning Kaputas Beach dramatically positioned at the foot of a ravine. To the west is the unspoilt Patara Beach voted one of the top beaches in the world by The Times online.

Beach Clubs

There are several beach clubs in the area which can be reached by water taxi from the harbour. These are wonderful paved platforms cut into the bottom of the mountain side. They offer water sports and sea bathing and there are good restaurant facilities on site. Sun beds and parasols can also be hired so you can relax and enjoy the ambience of the stunning setting .

Kalkan has a number of good quality shops and supermarkets which offer an order by phone and delivery service direct to the villa. There is a butchers shop and numerous bakeries selling fresh bread and Turkish delicacies. Fresh fish can be bought at the harbour front daily.

Kalkan has several banks with ATM machines, a post office, dentists and a medical Centre.

The local market takes place in the old town every Thursday.

25km to the west of Kalkan is the charming town of Kas, set in beautiful mountain scenery. The drive from Kalkan is just spectacular. The Greek island of Meis is only a 30 minute boat trip away from Kas with tours to the island available every day.

The historic town of Kalkan is an enchanting place and one of the most beautiful locations along Turkey's gorgeous Lycian Coast.  With the absence of mass tourism, Kalkan remains a charming and unspoiled haven of lush nature, brilliant blue crystal-clear sea, historic architecture, ancient history and warm traditional Turkish hospitality

A small peaceful Mediterranean resort and fishing town on the beautiful Turquoise Coast of Turkey, Kalkan has not been touched by mass tourism.  More sophisticated than the usual resort town, Kalkan appeals to travelers looking for more than a "sun and sea" holiday. According to the Sunday Times, Kalkan attracts the kind of visitor who would also enjoy Tuscany or the Dordogne.  The Guardian likens the town to "the Italian Riviera minus the poseurs."

Because of its great charm, Kalkan has a growing number of perennial visitors who say the town is the only holiday destination they would choose to visit repeatedly.  There is simply no other town quite like Kalkan along Turkey's coast.