Kalkan Holidays – A quaint fishing village on the Mediterranean coast

Located on the scenic south-western Mediterranean coast of Turkey, also known as the Lycian coast, Kalkan is a picturesque old fishing town that has retained much of its charm and ambience. The resort is centred around the Old Town; a winding maze of narrow cobbled lanes snaking down to the harbour, with numerous small cafés and restaurants lining the streets. Whitewashed houses and colourful bougainvillea give this resort a truly authentic Mediterranean feel. Kalkan boasts a small, man-made pebble beach from which water-sports and boat excursions can be arranged; those looking for sandy beach holidays here will not be disappointed, however, as the resort is within close proximity to the renowned beaches of Kaputas cove and Patara.

Beaches

Kalkan is a small, peaceful Mediterranean resort and fishing town.  It has a very pleasant pebbly beach with clear turquoise water, and is located just to the east of Kalkan's harbour.  It has earned a Blue Flag award for cleanliness, and so has its neighbour beach, Kaputas, which are only a minute’s walk from Kalkan.  Kaputas Beach is often pictured on postcards, it is that beautiful. Patara Beach is part of the national park and has been voted as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Scuba Diving

Kalkan is well known for its scuba diving facilities. There are many dive sites including reefs and islands. A diving holiday will give you the chance to see an amazing array of marine life including dolphins, sharks and barracudas. For more information on scuba diving in Kalkan contact the diving centre at Kalkan for more information. You can find them online.

Nightlife

You can also enjoy some nightlife on a holiday in Kalkan. As the evening draws in the town centre becomes a hive of activity with cafes, bars and late night shopping opportunities. Head down to the harbour area for some lively bars and pubs or try out the roof top bars that offer amazing views over the town. Try out the Jazz bars, live music bars and discos that are numerous in this area.

Restaurants

Kalkan has a great choice of restaurants serving a huge variety of dishes from traditional Turkish cuisine to international favourites. Restaurants in Kalkan offer the freshest seafood available and the open air dining options are the perfect way to spend a few hours relaxing in the warm night air.  Enjoy a peaceful evening meal along the seafront.

Boat Trips

Boat trips from Kalkan will afford you the chance to sail down the beautiful Turquoise Coast of Turkey. Trips can be arranged from the harbour area and many excursions will have meals included and stops for swimming. A trip to Kekova should not be missed and includes a glass bottom boat excursion. You could also explore the famous Blue Cave near Kalkan.  You can swim here in the beautiful water.  Perfect for a day out.

Weather in Kalkan – Idyllic summer holiday conditions

Our Kalkan weather statistics show why this charming Turkey holiday resort is so popular with UK sunseekeers. A typical 10 day weather forecast for Kalkan in summer will show day after day of uninterrupted sunshine. Kalkan sunshine hours can rival holidays in the Caribbean, with a reliable 12 hours a day in the peak summer holiday season. The weather in Kalkan in July and August is hot but comfortable. Expect temperatures in the low 30ºs. Kalkan sea temperatures make for idyllic snorkelling and relaxed swimming. Rain in Kalkan in summer is extremely rare. Warm summer nights are made for romantic holiday dining in rooftop restaurants in the Old Town. If you are looking for a more active holiday, you might prefer Kalkan weather in May and October, when temperatures are similar to spring temperatures in the Canary Islands. Cheap holidays to Kalkan are available all year round with directline-holidays.