![]() ![]() If you’re eating fish, Raki is the traditional accompaniment. If you’d prefer something alcoholic, try a refreshing locally produced Efes, Turkey’s most popular beer. Another drink you may be offered is a salty yoghurt drink, called Ayran, said to help rehydrate you in the summer heat. If that’s not to your taste ask to try the sage, apple or rosehip varieties. The regular kind is served black and most locals will drink it with a cube of sugar. Home-produced leaf tea is served in a tulip tea glass. ![]() When in Turkey, you'll never be far away from tea. The Turks are passionate about their food they celebrate breakfast with a spread that puts the ordinary continental breakfast to shame, and have perfected the gözleme – a thin pancake usually with a savoury filling. Mezes remain the core of Turkish cookery and an excellent option for vegetarian holidaymakers - and that's all before the main course arrives. Many located on roof terraces are the most sought-after simply because of the unrivalled Mediterranean views. Kalkan's topography has given restaurateurs ample space to start some of the most remarkable eateries. It’s also possible to book other activities such as canoeing, water-sports, and horse riding to name a few.įor a full list of things to do in Kalkan (at sea and on land), check out our blog. Or perhaps, whittle the hours away snorkelling who knows, you might be lucky enough to spot a pod of dolphins or a turtle swimming with you. If you're keen, ask the captain for a fishing line, as you may be able to fish for your lunch. The captain will cook up a delicious feast in the small galley, followed by plenty of fresh fruit to freshen up the palate. A daily gulet trip on the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean is something not to be missed. Kalkan has adventures on both land and sea. The town also has the regal Taurus Mountains forming a backdrop (which you can explore by walking the historic Lycian Way walking track), alongside an exquisite harbour full of Turkish wooden gulets (boats), and a beautiful historic old town which extends back from the sea. Its appeal doesn't end there - famous for its whitewashed houses with bougainvillaea draping the walls, holidaymakers will step back in time to the 1920s where Greek influences reigned supreme in both history and picturesque architecture. Our best beaches in Kalkan blog has the full round-up of where to go. Each one offers sunbeds, water-sports, and a restaurant with drinks services. Kaputas is incredibly popular with the locals, and often you’ll see the gulets (boats) and yachts making the most of turquoise waters.Īnd if you don’t like brushing sand off of your skin, or if you want a little more luxury, Kalkan has several beach clubs, cut into the rocks of the coast. The much photographed Kaputas Beach is formed by a gorge that opens to the sea. Then there's pebbly Kalkan Beach which suits families with young children to a tee. Just a few miles west of Kalkan sits Patara Beach, boasting twelve kilometres of silky sand not to mention the stunning Lycian ruins sitting just behind the beach. Beaches in Kalkanįor one, it’s the perfect haven for those who want to get away from it all and enjoy the beautiful azure sea and breathtaking beaches. Our Travel Guide will fill you in on all the ins and outs of beautiful Kalkan. The pretty cobbled streets come alive at night, with rooftop restaurants enjoying the romantic coastal views. A ninety-minute drive from Dalaman airport, discerning holidaymakers can't get enough of this quaint town. The former fishing village of Kalkan is today a lively upmarket resort, villas cleverly positioned on the mountainside ensuring every villa has a sea view. ![]()
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