LOCAL INFO
Local Information
Kalkan
Kalkan is popular with visitors from all over the world, particularly the British and has not been spoilt by mass tourism, seen elsewhere in the World.
…exclusive and polished
- Rough Guide
Kalkan attracts the kind of visitor who would also enjoy Tuscany or the Dordogne - Sunday Times
The Italian Riviera minus the poseurs
- Guardian
There is still something for everybody in Kalkan, with it’s own stunning beach and beach clubs and within easy reach of beautiful beaches like Patara (rated one of the top 10 beaches in Europe by the Sunday Times), classic sites of antiquity and stunning scenery. Kalkan attracts people back year after year, drawn by the Californian type climate, the genuine friendliness of the locals, the superb food and value for money compared to the euro-zone. Kalkan is in a stunning natural bay looking down on the harbour and old town famous for its huge choice of restaurants many on roof top terraces to enjoy the view and warm evenings in wonderful restored old Otterman and Greek houses.
Islamlar
Islamlar is virtually untouched by tourism and is a green and cool place with abundant crystal-clear running water feeding local trout farms. It was traditionally a summer retreat for local people to escape the high summer humidity of the coastal areas. Many local people still have summer homes here.
Although this is a peaceful and tranquil area for those who enjoy chilling out on holiday without loud disco noise and being hemmed in or overlooked by other properties, it is only 10 minutes by car to Kalkan itself, with its charming old town, harbour and famous for its rooftop restaurants and sophisticated night life.
There are also 9 restaurants in Islamlar and local shops within walking distance from the villa.
Sights & Activities
People come on holidays for different things, some to read a good book and catch a few rays while they rest and rejuvenate. Others like a bit of adventure, pursue an interest or see some sights. In Kalkan you can do as little or as much as you like. Local attractions an sights include;
There are many other activities from donkey treks to 4x4 tours and for those who like walking, the Lycian Way, rated one of the world's top hikes, runs through the area and can be done in sections or just chill out by the pool with a cold beer or wine.
There are also different seasons; spring best for wild flowers, birds and for hiking, summer with unbroken blue sky, warm sea, wonderful warm evenings and summer sun every day, autumn with the sea at its warmest and less intense sun, one of the nicest times, and winter where you can sunbathe in the day and sit around the log fire at night or even have a day out at the new ski resort, just a 90 minute drive away, with the cheapest ski hire and day pass you will find in Europe.
