The historic town of Kalkan
is an enchanting place and one of the most beautiful locations along Turkey's
gorgeous Lycian Coast. With the complete 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.
Kalkan curls snuggly around an ancient harbour sheltered
at the foot of the towering Taurus Mountains. The town overlooks
a beautiful bay in which islands seem to float upon the shimmering sea. Narrow
streets twist down to the harbour through the historic town and are lined
with listed whitewashed villas with shuttered windows situated alongside
small local specialty shops and restaurants. Overhead hang original
ornately-carved Ottoman timber balconies garlanded with brilliantly coloured
bougainvillaea cascading to the streets below. It is a very special
place.
Sightseeing & Activities
Staying in Kalkan you are very close to some wonderful archaeological
sites and we heartily recommend a trip to the ancient citadel city of Tlos.
The Salikent Gorge is also worth a visit to see the natural springs there.
For a lazy day why not take the boat trip to visit a nearby sunken city
and swim and snorkel amongst the ruins? Nightlife in Kalkan is friendly
and laid back and this isn't the place to come if you are looking for discos
and all night raves.
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