Visiting the well-do-to harbour town of Kalkan
Small, charismatic, quiet, authentic and friendly, it is easy to fall in love with Kalkan on the stunning Turquoise Coast in Turkey.
Small, charismatic, quiet, authentic and friendly, it is easy to fall in love with Kalkan on the stunning Turquoise Coast in Turkey.
With its absence of mass tourism and enviable position on the Lycian Coast, Turkey’s authentic town of Kalkan is a truly magical place to visit. This historic town is well-known for its unique architecture, quality restaurants and friendly Turkish hospitality.
The ancient town of Kalkan situated on Turkey’s beautiful Lycian coast is enchanting for several reasons. Firstly, it is a place unspoilt by mass tourism. Secondly, it is full of lush nature and crystal clear water. And thirdly, it is a place steeped in ancient history with architecture to prove it, moreover, Kalkan boasts a culture
If you want to visit an area that has lost none of its traditional atmosphere in Turkey, then the Kalkan/Lycian coast is definitely a place worth considering. Three great mountain ranges have cut off this part of Turkey for centuries. Access was mainly achieved by sea, and thus it became important for many competing imperial
The Kalkan area is one of the most beautiful parts of Turkey’s Lycian Turquoise coastline. The Lycian coast is lush, densely-forested and dramatically mountainous. The geography divides the land into river valleys, lakes, forests and rocky coastal plains, and due to the mountains rising to heights of over 10,000 feet, is still predominantly unspoilt. For
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The beautiful Turkish town of Kalkan is a wonderful place to visit, and offers much more than just sea, sun and sand. Situated at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, Kalkan was originally a tiny fishing village before it morphed into a bohemian, yet sophisticated historic town. With a small yacht harbour fronting a picturesque
Kalkan is mostly about two types of very different holiday, mixed into one. An archaeological experience exploring Turkey’s ancient past, combined with a beach holiday and water sports. Take a look at some of the incredible places of interest in the vicinity of the stunning Kalkan.
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