Kalkan Guide

Kaş & Kalkan

Situated along a particularly scenic stretch of the Turquoise Coast, the charming towns of Kas and Kalkan have in recent years become two of Turkey's most favoured resorts amongst discerning travellers, thanks to their splendid coastal locations, their attractive architecture, their comprehensive facilities and - above all - their unique ambience. 

Once a humble sponge-fishing village, Kalkan has in recent years been transformed into quite a sophisticated resort, and it is not hard to see why many visitors have been so enchanted by this lovely spot that they return year after year (in fact, many have actually bought summer homes in order to be able to spend as much time here as possible). Kalkan's setting - clinging to steep hillsides that enclose an almost perfect, circular bay - is simply magical, and the old village centre with its handsome old houses lining quaint, cobbled lanes is immensely picturesque. 

Luckily, Kalkan's increasing popularity has not destroyed the unique, old-world charm that put the village on the map in the first place. The locals are aware that if they want to retain their rather upmarket clientele, they need to preserve the village's special character. As a result, Kalkan has a certain air of exclusivity, and visitors here are rewarded with a selection of restaurants that ranges from the simple to the sophisticated, an assemblage of shops selling all manner of arts and crafts, and most importantly an ambience that is hard to find anywhere else on the shores of the Eastern Mediterranean. 

Much of the seafront is taken up by the pretty fishing harbour, from where boats ferry guests to the swimming platforms built into the rocky coastline along the bay, but there is also a manmade pebble beach at the eastern end of the village centre. Those who prefer sandy beaches can travel by car or dolmus either east to the small cove of Kaputas at the base of the eponymous gorge, or west to the seemingly endless beach of Patara, which backs onto an important archaeological site. Numerous other sites of historical interest are also easily reached from here, making Kalkan as suited to keen explorers as it is to those who simply like to relax and potter around in scenic and charming surroundings. 

A 30-minute drive east along the coast takes you to Kas. Built on the site of ancient Antiphellos - a major sponge fishing centre and busy trading port in Hellenistic times - Kas today is a bustling town that nevertheless retains an authentically Turkish atmosphere. Kas looks out across the sea to Kastellorizo, the easternmost of the Greek islands, and was in fact itself once Greek-populated, a fact reflected in the architecture of some of the town's grander buildings. 

Whilst not quite as quaint and picture-postcard pretty as neighbouring Kalkan, Kas charms visitors with a generous dose of local colour, for tourism and local life exist side by side here, never more so than during the weekly street market held every Friday, when holidaymakers searching for handicraft and souvenirs mingle with housewives shopping for fresh produce and checking the household goods stalls for a bargain. Whilst the market is a colourful event that no visitor should miss, Kas also offers excellent shopping the rest of the week, and a leisurely stroll through the town reveals many hidden delights, such as the picturesque street 'Uzuncarsi Caddesi', with its wooden balconies and flower-framed doorways leading up to a 3,000-year old sarcophagus. Other remnants of days gone by that can be found simply by pottering around Kas include a small but almost perfectly intact Hellenistic theatre - a popular spot for wrestling matches or simply to sit and watch the sunset. 

To the south west of the town is the rugged Cukurbag peninsula, a long, slender finger of land that encloses a deep, fjord-like bay. Home to a number of small, well- designed hotels, the peninsula is where most of the town's more discerning visitors opt to stay, thus enjoying easy access to the attractions of the town centre, whilst being far enough from the hustle and bustle to be able to relax in complete peace. 

After a few days unwinding, most guests will want to explore some of the cultural treasures of Central Lycia, and Kas makes an ideal base for doing so, especially if you decide to hire a car for part of your stay. However, the most romantically situated antiquities in the area can easily be visited without a car, as the magical sunken city of Kekova is best seen from one of the boat trips that leave regularly from the harbour in Kas.

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Kalkan Villaları

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Patara Prince Hotel & Resort

4.8 · Great · 16 reviews
This place is like a well of joy for me!
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Payava Hotel by True Blue

5.0 · Great · 7 reviews
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Asfiya Sea View

4.8 · Great · 4 reviews
Lüks Otel
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Fidanka Houses, +12

4.7 · Great · 23 reviews
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Hotel Villa Mahal, +12

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Award-winning waterside boutique hotel in Kalkan.
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Likya Gardens Hotel

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Luxury Hotel in Kalkan Antalya Turkey
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Likya Pavilion Hotel, +12

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Luxury Beach Hotel and Villas, Kalkan Turkey
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Likya Residence & Spa, +12

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Lüks Otel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hotels in Kalkan are best for couples?
Villa Mahal romantik çiftler için en iyi seçeneklerden. Asfiya Sea View Hotel ; Kalkan'ın akılalmaz manzarasına tepeden bakıyor. Sükunet arayan çiftler için, deyim yerindeyse biçilmiş kaftan. Gün batımı gerçeküstü güzellikte.
Which hotels in Kalkan have nice views?
1920'lere kadar, güzel yer anlamına gelen ''Kalamaki'' adıyla anılan, eski bir Rum balıkçı köyü olan Kalkan'ın olağanüstü tabiatının manzarasına Likya Residence Hotel & Spa'da varabilirsiniz. Üstelik şehirden kaçıp, tembellik etmeye çok uygun rafine bir yer. Villa Mahal olsun, Likya Pavillon veya Fidanka Hotel olsun hepsinin manzarası muhteşem güzellikte.
What are the average hotel prices in Kalkan?
Otel fiyatları için sitemizi inceleyebilirsiniz.
What are the best hotels to stay in Kalkan?
Fidanka Hotel'de saatin yavaş çalıştığı bir ortam var. Her ayrıntısı emekle işlenmiş. Delice çiçek açan sarmaşıklar arasında neredeyse gözden kayboluyor. Eşine zor rastlanır güzellikte bir yer...Villa Mahal, Likya Pavillon, Likya Residence gibi hepsi birbirinden farklı özelliklere sahip alanında en iyi otellerdir.
What are the best hotels near the airport in Kalkan?
Dalaman Havaalanı 120 km uzaklıkta. Hiçbiri kıyas kaldırmıyor. İyisi mi siz sitemizden refere ettiğimiz yerleri inceleyin.
What are the best beachfront hotels in Kalkan?
Hotel Villa Mahal; otele ait plajda bulunan platformlar ile misafirlerine kendilerine ait ferah alanlar sağlıyor. Ayrıca Prince Hotel'in de kendine ait kayalıklar üzerine kurulu güzel bir alanı bulunuyor.
What are the villa rental and chalet options in the Kalkan region?
Hotel Villa Mahal; Kalkan koyuna hakim, zeytin, limon, incir ağaçları ile kaplı geniş arazide yer alan muhteşem manzaralı 13 oda ve suit ile 4 şık villaya sahip.
Which are the adult hotels in Kalkan?
Patara Prince Hotel & Resort'un yeri büsbütün sakin. Hava özellikle eylülden sonra sarhoş edici...İnanılmaz derece berrak denizin tadı ; o vakitler daha iyi çıkıyor... Sitemizdeki diğer yetişkin otellerini de mutlaka inceleyin.
Which hotels are near Xanthos Ancient City in Kalkan?
Xanthos Antik Kenti ; 1988 yılından beri UNESCO Dünya Kültür Mirasları listesinde. Likya'nın önemli din ve yönetim merkezlerinden biri olarak biliniyor. Esençay'ın kıyısındaki akropolis, sur kalıntıları, tiyatro, Harpyalar Anıtı, Nereidler Anıtı önemli detaylarından. Kalkan'dan arabayla yaklaşık yirmi dakika uzaklıkta yer alıyor. Kesinlikle görülmeye değer bir antik kent.
Which hotels in Kalkan near Patara Beach?
Patara Plajı ; Patara Antik Kente 1 km uzaklıkta bulunuyor. Caretta carettaların eski çağlardan beri yumurtalarını bıraktıkları 12 km uzunluğunda büyülü bir sahil. Gerisindeki kum tepeleri de görülmeye değer. Kalkan'dan arabayla yaklaşık yirmi dakika mesafede yer alıyor.
Which hotels in Kalkan near Patara Ancient City?
Antik Likya'nın başkenti Patara ; zamanında liman şehri olarak inşa edilmiş. Sahil ile arasının zaman içerisinde kumla dolmasından ötürü, liman kenti özelliğini kaybetmiş. İlk meclis binası, tiyatrosu, bulvarı, en eski deniz feneri 1988 yılında başlatılan kazı çalışmalarında günümüze ulaşan kalıntılar...Kalkan'dan arabayla yaklaşık yirmi dakika uzaklıkta yer alıyor. Otel önerilerimize sitemizden ulaşabilirsiniz.
Which hotels in Kalkan near Bezirgan Plateau?
Bezirgan Yaylası ; denize dik, taa on bin metre yukarıda, etrafı Toroslarla çevrili, kapalı bir havza. İnbaş Mağarası ve Pirha antik şehri görülmeye değer. Geceleri yıldızlar adeta ışıklı kartpostal gibi... Kalkan'dan arabayla yaklaşık yirmi dakika sürüyor. Otel önerilerimize sitemizden ulaşabilirsiniz.
Which hotels in Kalkan near Kekova?
Kekova Adası'nın çevresini dolaşırken karşınıza çıkan akılalmaz güzellikleri: İrili ufaklı esrarengiz adalar, kayadan oyma kalıntılar, yarısı sular altında kalmış yerleşimin izleri, suyun içinde duran Likya lahiti, Bizans Kilisesi'nin suyun üstünde tek başına kalmış apsisi... Kalkan'dan tekne turlarıyla ulaşmanız mümkün. Benzersiz bir atmosfer...