Kalkan

Kalkan is a small, peaceful Mediterranean resort on the beautiful Turquoise Coast of Turkey. More sophisticated than many resorts, Kalkan has been little touched by mass tourism, and is special: everyone who has visited it says so, and many return time and time again.

The town overlooks a beautiful bay, and the sea shimmers. Narrow streets twist down to the harbour, and are lined with whitewashed villas with shuttered windows, alongside small local speciality shops and restaurants.

    

Unlike other Turkish coastal resort towns, Kalkan's main economy is tourism and therefore its people put much pride and effort into looking after the visitor. The people of Kalkan happily welcome you, and you may at first be surprised by the universal friendliness within the town. We have found it absolutely genuine.

   Good dining has always been the way of life in Kalkan and it is said to have the highest number of restaurants and bars per square metre on the Turkish coast. Its numerous roof-top terrace restaurants and bars offer a wonderful view of the town, the sea and the stars. Kalkan is a small town of only a few thousand, and this creates a wonderful intimate feeling. You will not be hassled while you shop in Kalkan, and with the shops, bars and cafes staying open at least until midnight, you have every opportunity to enjoy the town.

Villa Akkaya looks down on the town and on the bay, close enough to enjoy but far enough for peace and privacy. We have tried to equip the villa fully and we are confident that if you choose to visit Akkaya and Kalkan, then you will have a wonderful holiday.