Explore the back streets of Kalkan
Wonderful atmospheric narrow streets that house a mixture of shops, coffee bars, restaurants with traditional overhanging wooden balconies above. Enjoy wandering around.
Parlak
Kalkan, Lycian Coast
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FROM
£ 2,370
PER WEEK
Flexible changeover days available
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 10
- 4 Double Bedrooms
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 5 Bathrooms
- Air Conditioning
- WiFi
- Town House
- Heated Pool*
- Beach 1.5km
- Restaurants 300m
- Table Tennis
- Pool Table
- Flexible Changeover Days
- Ground Floor: Entrance hall. Two double bedrooms (A/C) both with en suite shower rooms. Doors to covered games area (table tennis, pool table, table football). Utility with washing machine.
- First Floor: Large living room (A/C, smart TV, PlayStation, bluetooth speaker, record player) with doors to pool terrace. Kitchen with door to dining terrace (oven, microwave, dishwasher). Cloakroom.
- Second Floor: Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room and balcony. Twin bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room and balcony.
- Third Floor: Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room and private sun terrace with spa bath and sunbeds.
- Outside: At first floor level is a covered dining terrace, pergola, outside living area, barbecue and pool area with sunbeds. Grounds are gated and walled with stone steps to front entrance. On street parking on residential road.
- Heated* private swimming pool (10m x 4m).
Stroll into Kalkan town centre or amble down to a local beach club, Parlak is the perfect town location to suit your whole family with or without a car.
Recently renovated, Parlak exudes a light and contemporary style that offers tranquillity and charm in an enviable location close to all the amenities of central Kalkan. The property has five good sized en suite bedrooms, all with access to a balcony or terrace, a games room and a heated* private pool. The gardens are enclosed by an attractive stone wall that complement the various fruit trees and shaded areas that will keep you cool under the Mediterranean sunshine.
Internally, simple but effective touches make Parlak very appealing. Minimalist in style, the living areas are replete with a contemporary décor and comfortable furnishings. Leading off the first floor living room and kitchen is the pool area with lovely views over Kalkan and the mountains beyond. Comfy sunbeds, a covered outdoor dining table and pergola with relaxing area afford guests plenty of sociable space. For those into their vinyl, there is even a record player and selection of records available for your use along with a smart TV and games console. The kitchen is modern, and the bedrooms are set over three floors, all beautifully finished with crisp linen and polished tiled floors. Of particular note is the third-floor double bedroom that looks out towards Kalkan port with en suite shower room and large balcony and spa bath, affording a fantastic sea view, great for those wanting to catch the last of the sun.
Located minutes from local restaurants and bars, the centre of Kalkan lies a very convenient ten minute walk away with its array of shops and rooftop restaurants. For added convenience there are supermarkets also within a couple of minutes' walk. If you’re here for the sea, Kalkan public beach is a twenty minute walk through the town or head to one of the local beach clubs for the day (Yali Beach Club is 1.6km or Kalamar Beach Club is 1.7km).
Highly recommended is a cruise on the Aegean’s pristine, blue waters aboard a Turkish Gulet – a classic vessel, built to traditional designs, and the perfect floating home for a carefree day trip. Hiring a car in Kalkan is also easy, so why not take advantage of a day out to Kaş (28km), which is a short drive along a spectacular winding coastal road, perhaps pausing for a swim at Kaputas Beach (7.5km) along the way.
- Flexible changeover days are possible - please enquire at the time of booking.
- *Pool can be heated on request at extra cost of £20 per day (2024), payable before arrival. Suitable for early and late season bookings.
Pricing & Availability
All Prices are per property, not per person.
Location of Parlak
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Parlak
Cross over to Greece
Take the opportunity to visit the closest Greek island to Turkey, Kastolorizo, just 3.5 nautical miles off the coast of Kaş. After a short but scenic crossing explore the delights of this quaint Greek fishing village, including the local museum, church and mosque. Wander round the white washed back streets before enjoying a lunch on the harbour front. Don't forget your passport!
Drive down to the stunning beach of Patara
It's part of a huge national park, it is a key biodiversity area, rich in birdlife and the breeding ground of the endangered loggerhead turtle (caretta caretta). Only about a 15 minute stroll from some of the major ruins, even in the height of the summer it is never crowded. The absence of development and no water sports means that it is always peaceful.
Enjoy fresh trout in the famous Islamlar restaurants
Islamlar is famous for its traditional trout fishing industry so make sure you sample the local produce only 15 minutes away.
A 'must see' is the ancient site of Xanthos
It was one of the six principal cities of Lycia and due to being one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Turkey it has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Of note are the pillar tombs (unique to Lycia) and the Harpy column tomb with frieze. The 'Harpy Tomb' is so called as it was believed that the winged women figures in the frieze were harpies - monsters from Greek mythology with the head of a woman and the body of a bird.
Explore the Saklikent Gorge
It's the second-largest (20 km long) gorge in Europe, with spectacular scenery and 4 kms of the gorge is walkable. Outside the gorge, restaurants have wooden platforms suspended just above rushing spring waters - great places to relax on Turkish rugs and cushions with a beer. You have to cross the water - beware, it's knee deep and fast flowing. Wear swim shoes - these can be hired if you don't have any.
Mountain Trekking
Trekking in the mountains behind Kas is where you will find some of the most beautiful scenery in the Taurus range. Below the tree line and winter snow are the yayla (highland plateaus). Trek through canyons, gorges and passes - many of these gorges were important trade routes, some still in use, some completely forgotten, though all at one time jealously guarded.
Canoeing on the Xanthos river
Enjoy a fun day river canoeing on the Xanthos river. You can travel across ancient Lycian lands of lush and tranquil nature. The ride is downstream, so it's not hard going. The journey ends at Patara beach with time for a swim.
Sticky delights
Try one of the rich, gooey Turkish pastries, rich in honey, raisins, nuts and cinnamon and layered in Filo pastry - along with a Turkish coffee to clear the palate. Kalkan's harbour front is the best place to enjoy this indulgence!
Visit the Lycian sites
at Myra, where you will be able to explore the spectacular Lycian, Greek and Roman ruins of this ancient city, including one of the best preserved amphitheatres and spectacular rock tombs. Entrance to St Nicholas Church is available, but as an optional extra.
Stepping down to Kaputas Beach
In an unspoilt, idyllic setting, Kaputas Beach, much smaller than Patara, is only accessed by 192 steps down - so make sure you can manage the climb back up at the end of the day!
For the biggest market on the Lycian coast
take the journey up to Fethiye and experience an authentic Turkish market. Produce is brought from all over the region - vegetables, spices and, of course, the 'genuine fake' designer goods. In the centre of Fethiye is the fish market, where fresh fish can be chosen from the stalls and cooked at one of the restaurants in the surrounding square - a great place for lunch. Tuesday is the main market day for Fethiye.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Kalkan Old Town | 10 mins | |
| Islamlar | 12 mins | |
| Kas | 30 mins | |
| Fethiye | 1 Hr 15 mins |
Beaches
| Indigo Beach Club | 10 mins | |
| Kaputas | 10 mins | |
| Kalkan | 13 mins | |
| Patara | 20 mins |
Airports
| Dalaman | 1 Hr 50 mins | |
| Antalya | 3 Hrs 15 mins |
