Kalkan is an old fishing town, and the only safe harbour between Kaş and Fethiye; it is known for its white-washed houses, descending to the sea, and its brightly coloured bougainvilleas. It averages 300 days of sunshine a year.

Kalkan, a beautiful town on Turkey’s southwestern coast, is a jewel of Turkish Riviera. Surrounded by azure waters of Mediterranean, this stunning location boasts a rich history, cultural experiences, and a myriad of outdoor activities.

Kalkan, like its neighbor Kas, is a lovely Turkish beach town. While most travelers spend their time enjoying the sun and sea, history buffs will appreciate Kalkan’s proximity to several ancient Lycian cities.

Situated by a harbour at the foot of the Taurus mountains, Kalkan is a resort for those seeking a little more than sun, sea and sand. It is a sophisticated historic town with some fine examples of Ottoman Greek architecture. As well as water sports, diving and boat trips, there are excellent restaurants and shops offering the highest in quality.

Kalkan is a well-to-do harbourside town built largely on hills that look down on an almost-perfect bay. It's as justly popular for its excellent restaurants as its small but central beach. Just be aware that Kalkan is pricier and more dominated by British holiday-home residents and tourists than most other coastal spots, including nearby Kaş.

With the 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.

The historic town of Kalkan is an enchanting place and one of the most beautiful locations along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. It stretches from the Mediterranean sea, hugging the skirts of the Taurus range of mountains.

Kalkan is a small harbour in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, with a population of 3926 in 2022. It's well-developed for tourism but hasn't attracted a mass market, so it remains unspoilt. The village is on the coast highway D400, which wends and winds from Marmaris and Fethiye to Kalkan and runs on east to Antalya and far beyond.

Located on The Lycian Way – one of the world’s most spectacular walking routes – treks to sheer drop gorges, empty beaches and scenic mountain vistas are right on your doorstep. The unique landscape also offers epic canyoning, kayaking and some of the country’s best diving.

With the 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.