Kalkan descends to the sea in terraces of white-washed houses, its steep cobbled streets are colourful and sleepy under the midday heat.

Once the sun has set, the pretty seafront and picturesque alleys come alive as locals and visitors stroll along to their favourite café or restaurant, or wander around the Aladdin's caves that line the back streets.

Diving down the narrowest of alleyways you soon find yourself in the tiny intricate maze of old houses – some crumbling and some restored.

During the day Kalkan is laid back as visitors choose to enjoy the crystal-clear waters lapping the Lycian Coast . The pebbly beach next to Kalkan's picturesque harbour is a fine place to swim or sunbathe. Three beautiful beach clubs are a short distance from the apartment. A 5/6 minute ferry ride will take you to the beach clubs “ Patara Prince “or “The Mahal” and a short walk leads to the “Yacht Beach club.” Visiting any of Kalkan's 3 idyllic beautiful clubs is a wonderful way to spend a day.

In the heart of Lycia , Kalkan offers easy access to many of the great classical sites all of which are set in stunning natural surroundings. It is easy to go into the mountains to explore, and enter a lush region of lakes and streams, pastures and alpine villages.

However you chose to spend your days, no one can resist being back in Kalkan for the evening for the variety and quality of eating places which are on offer. The back street cafes, roof- top or enchanting harbour restaurants are just the place to enjoy delicious and genuine local cooking.

Magical surroundings and a seemingly limitless variety of places to discover make Kalkan irresistible.

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