The Kalkan Area:
Whitewashed houses, old wooden balconies bright with bougainvillea and narrow stone-paved streets all contribute to the charm of old Kalkan village, which climbs up the hillside from the lively harbour. Kalkan is famed for its wonderful and varied selection of restaurants, from glamorous establishments offering fine cuisine to more humble restaurants serving traditional local dishes.
Kalkan is well-placed for excursions to a number of classical sites such as Xanthos, Patara, Myra and Tlos, while from Kalkan or the picturesque town of Kas nearby you can also hire a gulet to explore the beautiful coast or take a cruise to Kekova with its underwater ruins, stopping en route to swim in isolated bays. Inland are high mountains and cedar forests to explore, with the Lycian Way offering a number of way marked walks in the vicinity. There are superb wild flowers, at their best in March, April and early May.
When to visit:
The villa is west-facing so has the advantage of being shaded from an excess of sun. It is fronted by mature gardens and is relatively cool in peak season heat for those who want to choose the liveliest time of year. Now that charter flights are available all year round to Dalaman, it has become easier to take advantage of the superb weather early in the season, when the oranges and lemons are still on the trees, the mimosa in flower and the wild flowers include red, purple and blue anemones, tiny purple irises and stately asphodel. The weather is usually equally pleasant at the end of the season.
Insurance:
Please note that, as with the majority of private villa rentals in Turkey, insurance is not included - all renters are advised to take out their own adequate travel insurance for the duration of their stay.