KALKAN
 Kalkan is a charming Mediterranean fishing town and holiday destination, where peace and tranquility are guaranteed for holiday makers looking for a relaxing place to spend their vacation.
With its narrow streets, Ottoman architecture and breathtaking views over the harbour, Kalkan offers visitors a chance to experience the traditional Turkish way of life.
Kalkan, where green and blue combine in a glorious landscape, there is plenty on offer for holiday makers with historical sightseeing, boat trips, water sports and especially diving. Patara, with its long white sand beach is a spectacular place to visit and is only a short drive away from Kalkan.
The town is also famous for its many restaurants, especially in and around the harbour, where you can relax while tasting a wide range of Turkish food, including delicious fresh fish and traditional mezes,all of which are served with Turkish hospitality. From the simplicity of local home cooking to the sophistication of fine-dining restaurants, their are many opportunities to suit all tastes and budgets.
while in Kalkan why not have an exciting day of sun, fun and nature by canoeing along the beautiful Xanthos (Esen) River which is part of Patara  National Park. Or maybe take the opportunity to swim from the beautiful Patara beach. close by is Xanthos, which was the capital of ancient Lycia. The mixture of Lycian, Roman and Byzantine ruins create a very special atmosphere at this site. Momuments at this unique site include the Tomb of the Harpies, the Neried Monument, the Stadium, Agora, the Inscribed Pillar as well as numerous tombs on the necropolis. Letoon, the holy centre of the Lycian Federation lies just 5km from Xanthos.
No trip to Kalkan is complete without a visit to the local market on Thursdays, small shops where you can find handcrafts, boutiques and jewellery shops.
Kalkan- Dalaman: 140 km Kalkan- Kaş: 29 km
Kalkan- Fethiye: 85 km Kakan- Patara: 19 km
Kalkan-Antalya: 213 km
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