Things to do
Kalkan is located in the historic Lycian region of south west Turkey and is ideally placed for visits to ancient sites and places of interest. The village has several tour agents who offer a wide range of tours some of which can be tailored to your individual requirements.
There are several beach clubs in Kalkan, some of which can be reached by free water taxi across the bay. Local activities also include scuba diving (www.kalkandiving.com), boat trips by gullet to beaches, walking tours and horse riding in the mountains, canoeing down the Xanthos river and a visit to trout restaurants in the mountain village behind Kalkan.
Patara has an 18km long sandy beach backed by sand dunes and despite its popularity it never seems to be crowded. With its Roman amphitheatre and turtles that come to lay their eggs the whole area is a nature reserve. Patara is listed in the top 20 beaches in Europe and is only 45 minutes by dolmus (bus) from Kalkan.
Kapitas is a small beach of white sand just 6.5km (4 miles) from Kalkan and easily reached by dolmus (bus). Please be aware though there are over 200 steps to reach the beach from Kas road.
Kas is a 30 minute drive from Kalkan and is a cosmopolitan town with a large harbour which acts as a landing site for paragliding. It has an ancient theatre and rock tombs together with a wide range of shops and restaurants.
Kekova is to the east of Kas and is the site of a Roman settlement forced under the sea by an earthquake. Boat trips allow the buildings to be clearly seen through the clear blue water.
Xanthos was the ancient capital of Lycia and has been excavated to display a fine amphitheatre and coloured mosaics.
The Saklikent Gorge has been carved out of the rock by the Xanthos River and has been developed to allow entry by a suspended walkway.
Fethiye is a large fishing and market town which is geared more towards local people than tourists. It has a large Tuesday market, colourful harbour and small marina. The market has a large area set aside for eating giving a visit an added dimension.
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| Patara beach | Kapitas beach |
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| Taurus Mountains | Saklikent Gorge |