KALKAN HAS GREAT TURKISH CHARM

Kalkan
Hotel, Apartment and Villa Holidays in Kalkan

In the years that Tapestry Holidays have been sending guests to hotels, apartments and villas in Kalkan we have watched the small village turn into a town. Private villas have grown up on what were bare hillsides, in the main being sold to an upmarket British clientele who want to enjoy this beautiful place for more than a couple of weeks a year and buy an apartment or villa in Kalkan. Far from being spoilt, Kalkan ‘Old Town’ has changed little over the years and those changes that have occurred have been beneficial.

The Asfiya is one of Select World Travels most asked for Properties in Kalkan
Lee And Hilary Harrison of Select World Travel have stayed here Three times themselves .

Those who holiday in Kalkan year after year (and Select World Travel Owners, Lee and Hilary Harrison have been Three times) find more paved roads, a wider variety of shops and a constantly improving selection of restaurants – far more so than would normally be expected in a small Turkish town. What is most pleasing is that these restaurants serve a wide range of Mediterranean cuisine, along with Turkish favourites, to cater for the more cosmopolitan guests that a Kalkan holiday attracts – pizza and chips are not a popular option. The overall effect is to make the Old Town more of a pleasure to visit every year.

As the region has developed, the quality of properties has improved too. All Tapestry's villas, apartments and hotels in Kalkan have been chosen for their quality, location and service. All are individual and privately owned, with focus being on ensuring guests enjoy their Kalkan holiday to the full. Tapestry's collection of Kalkan villas, apartments and hotels offer a range of properties that are unmatched by any other operator.

VILLA BADEM

For those who haven't taken a holiday in Kalkan before, guests tend to spend the day lounging by the pool at their property or visiting one of the local beach clubs. These are platforms cut into the rock on the water's edge, with sunloungers and umbrellas, steps to the sea for swimming, watersports and restaurant & bar facilities. While rock may sound less attractive than sand, the coastline is stunning and the ambience is very pleasant. For beach lovers, there is a small beach close to the harbour, with two further beaches within easy reach – and well worth the journey. Kaputas Beach is about 15 minutes away on the local bus (dolmus) service. Though there are many steps to reach it, this lovely, sandy beach is well worth the effort as it is dramatically positioned at the foot of a ravine. Patara Beach is about forty-five minutes' ride away (again by dolmus). There is a small entrance fee, but justly so, as this is one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful and unspoilt beaches – eighteen kilometres of golden sand, thankfully protected by conservation laws.

When choosing to be a little more active, Kalkan is well placed as it is in the heart of the Lycian region and many ancient sites are relatively close by, including Xanthos, Letoon, Pinara, Tlos and Patara. Kekova, Demre, Myra, Phaselis, Olympos and Aspendos are also within reach, so those with an interest in history really are spoilt for choice.

In the evening, the Old Town is the main attraction. The selection of restaurants is almost endless. Many are tucked away from view on roof terraces or down little alleyways that lead off the cobbled streets down the steep hillside. There are several late night music bars, in the town and on the harbourside, where a pre- or post-dinner drink may be enjoyed while watching the world go by.

Excellent rooftop and harbour-side restaurants, a variety of shops (supplemented by the Thursday market), a few late night bars, a small beach (with more within easy reach), a choice of beach clubs, a range of historic sites, beautiful surrounding countryside and a stunning coastline. A holiday in Kalkan is the ideal choice for those seeking somewhere rather more sophisticated than the average Turkish resort.

Transfer Time from Airport 2h 15m
Shared transfers are included with all Hotel, Apartment and Villa Holidays in Kalkan.
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