Things to Do?
Beaches
Patara Beach is located in a protected area and its 14 km coastline of sandy beach is the nesting ground of the loggerhead turtle. This beach, voted one of the worlds best beaches in a Sunday Times supplement, has a backdrop of mountains and the only building allowed is small beach restaurant and facilities. Sun-beds and umbrellas are available to hire. At the end of the day a visit to the ancient ruins of the old town and the stunning amphitheatre adds a cultural experience. Patara beach is 20 minutes away from Kalkan by local bus or taxi.
Kaputas Beach is situated about 10 minutes drive away from Kalkan and is a sandy cove set at the base of a mountain gorge. However there are steep steps down to the beach.
Water Sports
The following are available in Kalkan:
Windsurfing, Water-skiing, Ringos/Donuts, Parasailing, Jet-skiing, Sea or River Canoeing, Pedaloes, Scuba Diving. White water rafting is 2 hours away
Kekova, Myra & Church of St Nicholas
A popular destination with visitors is Demre (Kale) where the famous rock tombs of Myra are to be found as well as the early medieval domed Basilica of St Nicholas.
Jeep Safari & Islamlar
Drive up to the Taurus mountains for an unforgettable day of adventure and excitement. Enjoy a meal of fresh trout in one of the restaurants in Islamlar.
Kalkan Boat Trip
Chill out on a relaxing day trip around the bays and islands of Kalkan, lunch is served onboard. Plenty of swimming and lots of fun.
Saklikent, Tlos and Yakapark
A wonderful way to escape the searing summer heat of the coast, this tour takes you into the Taurus mountain range with its fresh springs cascading to the plain below.
Scuba Diving and Try Dives
Kalkan has many excellent dive companies offering full day trips, 'try dives' and PADI open water courses for those looking to establish themselves as a certified diver.
Horse Riding
Riding on the beautiful beach of Patara.
Fethiye Market & Kayaköy
Approximately 15 minutes from Fethiye is the Ghost village, Kayaköy. The setting for Louis de Berniere’s novel “Birds without Wings” it is now a ghost town after the Greek inhabitants left the village in 1923 after the exchange of Greeks and Turks at the close of the Ottoman Empire.
Canoeing
An exciting day of sun, fun, nature and canoeing along the beautiful Xantos River. No canoeing experience required to share an exhilarating day in Patara national park.
Paragliding
Thrill-seekers are sure to find this one of the greatest possible adrenalin rushes. Take off on top of the mountains in Kas enjoy the view of Greek Island Meis, Kas town and beautiful scenery.
Sea Kayaking
This is a great way to see the sunken city of Kekova and experience sea kayaking.
Kas and the Greek Island of Meis
Kas is another charming harbour town about half an hour’s drive from Kalkan. The town is built around the remains of ancient Antiphellos, and there are ruins of a Hellenistic theatre, the monumental Lion Tomb, and some hillside rock tombs in and around the town. The centre also contains interesting shops and restaurants
Meis Island known as Castellorizo by the Greeks is only 20 minutes away from Kas town. Meis has remained untouched by tourism still protecting its charm and beauty of a small Greek Island. Tours to the Island are available almost everyday from Kas.
Lycian way
The Lycian way is a 509 km way-marked footpath around the coast of Lycia in southern Turkey, from Fethiye to Antalya. The Lycian Way is a coastal walk and mild temperatures mean it can be walked throughout the winter months.
According to the Sunday Times the Lycian Way is one of the ten most beautiful long distance hikes of the world.
The route is graded medium to hard; it is not level walking, but has many ascents and descents as it approaches and veers away from the sea. It is easier at the start near Fethiye and gets more difficult as it progresses. We recommend walking the route in spring or autumn; February-May or September-November; summer in Lycia is hot, although you could walk short, shady sections. The route is mainly over footpaths and mule trails; it is mostly over limestone and often hard and stony underfoot.
History
Within easy reach of Kalkan is the Lycian capital, Xanthos, its port, Patara, religious centre, Letoon and also Pinara.
The ancient sites of Xanthos, Letoon, Pinara, Tlos and Patara are all close by and visits can be made independently or by arranging a tour with a local company.
