The historic town of Kalkan is situated on Turkey's gorgeous Lycian Coast and was once a simple Turkish/Greek fishing village. Today's Kalkan is quietly sophisticated and postcard pretty with a few good quality low-rise hotels and a multitude of excellent roof-top restaurants offering all manner of culinary delights, together with a good selection of of stylish and atmospheric blues and jazz bars. Unlike some other Turkish coastal resorts, Kalkan's main economy derives from tourism and consequently, its inhabitants put much effort and pride into the town's historic preservation. As a result of very strict building regulations and the efforts of the Kalkan Foundation, the town has retained its charm and special ambience. The wonderful hospitality of the Kalkan people is another reason why the first-time visitor invariably returns time after time.

The village shops stay open 'til around midnight and are well stocked with interesting antiques, crafts, jewellery, carpets and clothing. The narrow streets of the old town are lined with whitewashed shuttered buildings festooned with brightly coloured bouganvillea intermingled with shops and terrace-topped restaurants. These streets twist down to the harbour, which is the focus of the village and here you can enjoy a meal whilst watching the world go by or by looking at the array of elegant 'gulets'.
During the day, you can make use of one of the many 'beach clubs', visit the local market (Thursday) engage in some of the local sporting activities (such as water-skiing, parascending, scuba diving, trekking etc), take a trip to one of the historical sites, drive a jeep up into the mountains, cruise on a gulet or simply relax by your pool.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

There is are several banks with a cash dispensers in the village as well as a post office. Credit Cards or Sterling as well as Turkish Lira are widely accepted in most of the town's shops and restaurants.

THE WEATHER IN KALKAN:

The climate in Kalkan is similar to that of Southern California and the sea water temperature rarely drops below 16°c allowing a bathing season of around 9 months. The resort also benefits from the 'Meltem' - a seasonal wind which brings a welcome breeze to the scorching summer afternoons!

Average temperatures are as follows:

BEACHES IN AND AROUND KALKAN:

The small pebble beach next to the harbour has recently been attractively extended by the Kalkan Foundation. For those of us who visit Kalkan frequently, we know that the local beaches are stunning -

	Kaputas Beach: A 'dolmus' (local bus) from the village centre takes 10 minutes to reach the frequently photographed Kaputas Beach, a lovely sandy beach dramatically positioned at the foot of a huge ravine - though be warned about the many steps - around 216 in total!

Patara Beach: Slightly further a field, though well worth the dolmus ride (approximately 20 minutes), is Patara Beach. Its 12 miles of golden sand is home to protected turtles and it has been described as one of the most beautiful stretches of sand in all of Turkey. The entrance to the beach is through the ruins of the ancient city and if you come by car, you'll need to pay an entrance fee of approximately £1.50 but this will allow you to make repeat visits for a week (just keep your ticket). If you've arrived by dolmus, entrance is free, but you may want to hire a parasol for a small charge.

Beach Clubs: These abound and are very easily accessible. They are basically 'rock gardens' cut into the hillside with direct access to the sea and offer sunbathing, swimming, water sports and restaurant facilities, together with a relaxing ambience and stunning settings. The Yacht Club is by the harbour, whilst the Lykia and Mahal clubs are situated in Kalamar Bay. The Yali Beach Club is accessible via the shuttle bus from the Asfiya Hotel (free of charge for our guests). Sun loungers and parasols are available to rent for the day.

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