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Kalkan, Kas and Patara Beach
South West Turkey

Kalkan, a more upmarket choice.

Kalkan ‘Old Town’ is a classic Mediterranean waterside resort, the perfect choice for somewhere a little more sophisticated.  

Attractions

Although a small town, Kalkan has loads of restaurants, so visitors are spoilt for choice.  There are also several bars (a couple on the waterfront), small shops and many historic sites nearby.

  • Many harbourside, and roof top restaurants
  • Several bars in the Old Town, with more on the outskirts
  • Shops selling clothes, Turkish goods & souvenirs
  • Town beach and beach clubs
  • In heart of historic Lycian region

 

Activities

  • Watersports available at the local beach clubs
  • Learning to dive at the local dive centre
  • Walking parts of the historic ‘Lycian Way’
  • Shopping at the Thursday market
  • Taking a gulet cruise

 

Planning Your Trip

  • An entry visa must be purchased on arrival
  • The visa costs £10 per person for UK citizens
  • Credit cards are accepted in most shops & restaurants
  • Kalkan has a bank with ATM & post office with currency exchange
  • Usually, it is better value to change currency once in Turkey

 

Getting There


Closest Airport – Dalaman

Charter flights depart regularly from many UK airports. The closest airports to Kalkan are Dalaman (approx 2 hours) or Antalya (approx 3 hours). Some hotels will pre-book a taxi transfer for you on request (paid locally). We recommend Cheapflights.co.uk for the best priced flights to Dalaman and Antalya.

 

Kas, A slightly bohemian, historic small town.


Kas and the Kas Peninsula offer a great combination of a pretty harbour town, lovely scenery and lots of history.
  

Attractions

Kas is a great choice for beach lovers with two pebble beaches, water taxis to beaches on the opposite side of the bay, and Kaputas Gorge a short drive away. Add lots of restaurants and bars tucked away on the town’s winding alleyways and Kas is a great choice for a relaxing holiday.

  • Lots of history as Kas was built on the site of the ancient port of Antiphellos
  • Good value shopping for clothes, carpets and souvenirs
  • Two pebble beaches in the town
  • Local dolmus (bus) service to Kaputas & Kalkan
  •  Wide choice of restaurants serving traditional Turkish food

 

Activities

  • Cruise over the underwater ruins of the city of Kekova
  • Visit the Crusader Castle at Kale
  • Soak up the atmosphere at one of Kas’ many bars
  • Relax at stunning Kaputas Beach
  • Enjoy a Turkish tea in the tea garden by the harbour

 

Planning Your Trip

  • An entry visa must be purchased on arrival
  • The visa costs £10 per person for UK citizens
  • Credit cards are accepted in most shops & restaurants
  • Kas has a bank with ATM & post office with currency exchange
  • Usually, it is better value to change currency once in Turkey

 

Getting There

 

Closest Airport – Dalaman

Charter flights depart regularly from many UK airports. The closest airports to Kas are Dalaman or Antalya (both approx 2½ hours). Some hotels will pre-book a taxi transfer for you on request (paid locally). We recommend Cheapflights.co.uk for the best priced flights to Dalaman and Antalya.

Patara Beach

For those who want a truly relaxing beach holiday away from the hustle of a more busy resort town then Patara Beach might be the right choice.

Patara Beach is one of Mediterranean's most beautiful and unspoilt beaches – eighteen kilometres of golden sand  which is thankfully protected by conservations laws.

Around Patara Beach you will find a selection of hotel and villa options and a multitude of family run restaurants.      

The beach is about  forty-five minutes' ride away from Kalkan by dolmus (local bus). 

 

For the best prices flights to Dalaman or Antalya in Turkey, we recommend

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  To check prices and to start the booking process just click on the book now button below each property.
 
, Kalkan

Modern Hotel and Apartments close to the heart of Kalkan town.  
 
   
 
, Kalkan

Fidanka Houses have a breath taking panorama view of Kalkan Bay. Everything inside the Fidanka Houses, to the tinest detail, is a result of unique and fine thinking
 
   
 
, Patara

Beautifully designed traditional stone house far from the maddening crowd set in 1000 sq metres of fruit trees, terraces and lawned areas
 
   
 
, Kas

Located 2-3 minutes from the centre of Kas, the Sardunya offers guests access to a private beach and a garden restaurant.
 
   
 
, Patara
Located only 15km from Kalkan near Patara Beach, the Sultan Patros offers guests an outdoor swimming pool, playing ground for children, TV-room and disco. Guests can also enjoy a game of table tennis, billards, or volleyball.  
   
 



 

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