Kalkan Holidays

from £ 267 pp

For a taste of the Turkish Riviera, holidays to Kalkan promise a cosmopolitan seaside getaway with a healthy helping of local spice.

Classy Kalkan

Kalkan's a former fishing village that's gone through a serious upgrade. Now a holiday spot for the well-to-do, it's got a scenic bay on Turkey's dazzling Mediterranean coast. There's an idyllic beach, modern eateries, stylish shops and a host of ancient architectural wonders.

Watersports wonderland

You might think the gods designed Kalkan with watersports in mind. Pump up your heart rate with jet-skiing, parasailing and speedboating on the clear blue surf. With Kalkan's own Blue Flag award-winning beach on standby, it's no bother to swap the thrill-seeking for some lazy-day sunbathing.

Antique shops, ancient ruins

Kalkan's a treasure trove – you've got old Ottoman architecture and classical Greek ruins chilling out in the surrounding countryside. Souvenir hunters can go ham in the old town – it's an Aladdin's cave of little shops selling antiques, oriental carpets and handmade jewellery.

At a glance

Take a stroll around the enchanting old town
Explore the Greek amphitheatre at Kas
Swim in crystal-clear waters off Kalkan's sheltered bay

Top things to See and Do in Kalkan

BEACHES

The small pebble town beach has recently been enlarged, but as the pine-clad mountains fall right into the sea along this stretch of coast, it leaves little room for sandy beaches. Inspiration has taken over where nature had failed to provide holidaymakers with all the facilities, and the ‘beaches’ in Kalkan are mostly man-made – tiny concrete decks where the sea can be reached by stairs or ladders. If this is not for you there is a small hidden beach at Kaputas, 7km to the east and approximately 15 minutes drive away, where the coarse sand and white shingle contrasts beautifully with the clear turquoise sea. An even better beach is 19km to the west - the vast Patara beach with its superb sand surrounded by an area of profound beauty.