Xpress Homes, Kalkan

Kalkan is situated on the Lycian coast stretch of the Mediterranean in south-west Turkey. Its stunning shoreline is bordered by the Taurus mountains and Kalkan itself is built on a hillside that leads down to a small harbour and bay.

Kalkan has developed rapidly in the last 15 years, growing from a small harbour village to a high quality, established holiday village. Its pebble stone beach is equipped with sunbeds and parasols for rent, and there are several beach clubs to visit with small taxi boats. The harbour itself has many 'gulet' style boats to rent for the day - a perfect way to enjoy the hot Turkish sunshine with places to swim.

Restaurants in Kalkan range from small Turkish 'soup kitchens' to very high quality roof and harbour restaurants. Newcomers to Turkey are always amazed by the excellent food and flavours - especially in Kalkan.

For those wishing to explore, there are numerous places to visit in the vicinity. Historical sites include Xanthos, Patara, Letoon, Tlos, Pinara and Sidyme. The stunning natural beauty of Saklikent gorge with its cool waters and shade from the high rock faces. The sunken city of Kekova, set in a sea of islands... Local village life in Bezirgan, and Islamlar, famous for its fresh water trout farms.