The small historic town of Kalkan is an enchanting place and one of the most beautiful locations along Turkey's gorgeous Lycian Coast. Benefiting from the absence of mass tourism, Kalkan remains a charming and unspoiled haven of lush nature, brilliant-blue crystal-clear sea, historic architecture, ancient history and warm traditional Turkish hospitality. More sophisticated than the usual resort town, Kalkan appeals to travelers looking for more than a "sun and sea" holiday and has a growing number of perennial visitors who say the town is the only holiday destination they would choose to visit repeatedly.

Kalkan curls snuggly around an ancient harbour sheltered at the foot of the towering Taurus Mountains. The town overlooks a beautiful bay in which islands seem to float upon the shimmering sea. Narrow streets twist down to the harbour through the historic town and are lined with listed whitewashed villas with shuttered windows situated alongside small local specialty shops and restaurants. Overhead hang original ornately-carved Ottoman timber balconies garlanded with brilliantly coloured bougainvillaea cascading to the streets below. It is a very special place.