Kalkan is a beautiful unspoilt Mediterranean style village and is set along Turkeys Lycian coast. As there is the absence of mass tourism it remains a charming, idyllic retreat. Kalkan is perfect for those looking for a relaxing, stress free holiday. The town has a beautiful backdrop of the Taurus Mountains and has a quaint historic harbor famous for its fresh fish. Narrow streets twist down to the harbour, which are lined with old whitewashed villas with shuttered windows. There is also a selection of specialty shops selling jewellery, crafts and clothes.

Kalkan town is famous for its restaurants and there are around 100 to choose from! There are fabulous roof top terraces where you can watch the sun go down whilst eating fresh fish or local turkish cuisine or why not sit at the restaurants by the harbour and watch the boats drift in and out.

Kalkan also has a number of low key bars where you can enjoy a glass of Efes or even a cocktail after your meal. There is plenty to explore during the day, a must is a visit to the local market on a Thursday to get some bargains or you could browse the shops and buy a handcrafted rug or a piece of unusual pottery. For the more active there why not go on Gullet trip and explore the nearby islands or visit the local dive centre.

There are also plenty of historic sites to visit in the local area so why not hire a car to make the most of your holiday. Kalkan has fabulous beaches in the area including Patara Beach and the idyllic Kapatus Beach. Kalkan also has a small beach if you do not wish to stray too far. The towns of Kas and Fethiye are also a must to visit and a dolmus (buses) service runs there on a regular basis.