Kalkan Holidays

This lovely Turkish holiday resort is very popular and with good reason. Narrow roads lead down to the seafront, dotted with exquisite boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, which just ooze the flavour of Turkey. Holidays in Kalkan are often spent whiling away the hours in the restaurants along the marina, just watching the boats as they slip in and out of the harbour. Part of Kalkan's charm is in its setting on a steep hillside spread around a bay, which is also one of the reasons it has escaped mass tourism. It does mean, however, that Kalkan holidays are not recommended for anyone who has difficulty in walking, neither is it the easiest place to push a pushchair.

For beach lovers, Kalkan has its own small pebble beach or you can take the regular dolmus (minibus) and head out of town to the nearby beautiful beaches of Kaputas or Patara - just 20 minutes away. Dolmus services are regular and inexpensive and run from the centre of Kalkan.

Spend some time exploring the surrounding area by boat, it is by far the most relaxing approach to sightseeing from Kalkan. Turkey's stunning turquoise coast is just waiting to be discovered and one of the recommended highlights of holidays to Kalkan is a trip to the ancient castle of Simena and the fascinating sunken city of Kekova.

Holidays here are of the laid-back, lazy variety, where time can pass doing virtually nothing except relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere. After a day spent swimming in the clear Mediterranean waters, what could be better than an early evening promenade through the narrow streets of Kalkan to explore the charming shops, before settling down with a cold glass of wine to admire the views over the harbour-front? It is certainly easy to understand why holidays to Kalkan have such a loyal following amongst our clients, and prove particularly popular with couples of all ages.

Excursions from Kalkan

There are plenty of options for excursions to enjoy during your stay in Kalkan, here are just a sample of the excursions available to book in resort.

Kekova (Sunken City) Boat Tour
Departing every Thursday and Sunday, take an unforgettable boat trip to the sunken city at Kekova island. Here you can swim in crystal clear waters, visit ruins and enjoy a fabulous lunch which will be served on board.

Sea Kayaking (operated by an independent outside supplier)
Departing on Tuesdays, this exhilarating day out involves kayaking over the sunken city of Kekova and is a great alternative way to discover the underwater city by approaching much closer than the cruise boats.

Paragliding (operated by an independent outside supplier)
Launch from the hill behind Kas and enjoy the thrill of flying over beautiful coastal scenery. The descent takes about half an hour and your flight will give you an unforgettable view of the old town of Kas and its harbour.

Meis Island (operated by an independent outside supplier)
Take a 30 minute boat ride from Kas to the Greek island of Meis and enjoy strolling around the harbour with its warren of alleys and houses. This tour departs daily.

Smoke Mountain Jeep Safari (operated by an independent outside supplier)
Get off the beaten track and discover authentic Turkey during a visit to a traditional village. This tour departs on Fridays and takes in the beautiful rural scenery in the Taurus Mountains.