Location: Kalkan - Kas area in Turkey
Nearest Airport:
Dalaman at 130
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 1000.0
Metres
Car: not necessary
Kalkan, described as Turkey's best kept secret, is a small, sophisticated resort set on the Turkish Mediterranean Riviera. The town nestles on the foot of the Taurus mountains and was once a small fishing village, it is now a charming holiday resort consisting of cobbled streets, housing interesting shops selling jewellery, carpets and local goods.
Enjoy a beer at the bars on the picturesque harbour, admire the gullets, the fishing and sailing boats, or hire for the day your privately skippered boat and be taken to the coves for a swim in the turquoise sea, sunbathe, enjoy the food, all at unbelievable value. Visit the small pebbled beach close by the harbour or the local beach clubs and enjoy the water sports available, such as snorkelling, scuba diving and wind surfing.
Hire a car or join a local excursion to visit one of the many historical ancient sites such as Patara, Xanthos, Tios,a trip to the Taurus mountains or the amazing Saklikent Gorge.