Places to see in Kalkan

You can go to Patara Beach and Ancient City. Patara Beach is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches in this region, located near the ancient city of Patara. It is the longest of the beaches in Turkey. The 18 km. long beach is 200-300 meters deep in places. The sand is fine and the sea is shallow. The beach is a breeding ground for loggerhead turtles, so be sure to observe and take photos of the turtles if you come across them.   

You can go to Kaputas Beach, which is 10 minutes away from Kalkan. You have to go through many steps to access the beach. As a result of the water coming from the canyon and flowing underground, filtering through the sands on the seashore, the water of the beach is generally cool and turquoise in color.   

You can go to Saklıkent Canyon, Turkey's longest canyon, which is 17 kilometers long. The canyon was formed after a collapse about 200 thousand years ago. It is a natural wonder that must be seen. When entering the canyon, you have to pass through ice-cold water. It is a great skill to pass through the water that comes to your knees, but the aftermath is wonderful.   

You should visit the ancient city of Xanthos. You should definitely see the ruins of the city, which has suffered many earthquakes and fires throughout history. You should visit Kekova, known as the sunken city. If possible, you can dive.
You can visit the ancient city of Antiphellos and the ancient city of Myra in Kaş. You can see the ancient cities of Tlos and Letoon. You can see the Blue Cave between Kaş and Kalkan.    

You can visit Bezirgan and Islamlar Villages. You can spend a day in these villages by walking around and taking photos. You can join boat tours and enjoy swimming in the blue waters.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Kalkan Hotels page.