KALKAN
 Kalkan lies on Turkey’s Lycian coast on approximately the same latitude as Rhodes. With its warm, dry summers and clement winters Kalkan has a superb and tourist-friendly climate reminiscent of southern California; indeed, with its many luxury villas and high-profile residents Upper Kalkan is sometimes referred to as “the Turkish Beverly Hills”.
The town itself is split between Old Kalkan – a delightful collection of old whitewashed houses decked out for most of the year in a cornucopia of brightly coloured flowers; the harbour area and the renowned marina; and the newer suburbs stretching up into the hills where most of the town’s luxury properties are built.
 While Kalkan’s previous prominence as a trading post has faded over the last century the town’s economy is still thriving, based on the burgeoning tourist industry and an assortment of smaller trades and crafts. Fishing is still profitable here, although on a much smaller scale than was previously the case; the harbour is now home to many more recreational vessels and the marina must be considered one of its biggest assets.
Kalkan is one of Turkey’s more exclusive coastal resorts and property values reflect this kudos, with prices noticeably higher than in many other nearby locations. Nevertheless, homes are still highly affordable when compared with the UK or other more established Mediterranean markets and those looking for a touch of class in their investment could do much worse than to check out this beautiful and increasingly popular little gem.
Property
Apartment with 2 or 3 bedrooms £89, 000
Set alongside Olympos Villas, these affordably priced two and three bedroom apartments all have stunning un-interrupted sea views and communal pool and are located only 50 metres from the beach. Read More
Villa with 3 bedrooms £275,000
Set in one of the most fabulous beach resorts on the mediterranean coast in Kalkan we are delighted to offer six individual villas. Read More
Villa with 4 bedrooms £336, 800 Providing approximately 200 square metres of living space and 50 square metres of outdoor terracing across numerous balconies, these villas enjoy panoramic un-interrupted sea views. Each villa has a private pool, individual driveway and private garage and are only a short walk into the town centre with its bars, restaurants and marina. Read More
Tourism
 Kalkan has, so far, managed to avoid the ravages of mass tourism while developing its own thriving tourist industry targeting visitors who prefer more laid-back, cultural holidays. Tight restrictions on development (which also benefit the area’s property market) mean that the area has comparatively few hotels and rental opportunities are high here. The town’s 300-plus days of sunshine a year mean that visitors are expected all year round, although the season proper lasts from April to October, peaking in July and August.
Transport
Kalkan is served by Dalaman airport but is a good couple of hours’ drive away; Antalya airport is a further hour distant but is served by more airlines, especially during the winter. Regular ferries from Italy, Greece and other Mediterranean countries, as well as numerous private vessels, dock at Kalkan for those looking for a more serene form of travel. Within Kalkan itself several rental companies offer their services, while bus links are good and taxis affordable and numerous.
Lifestyle
 Nightlife: Kalkan has a good number of quality bars, many of which offer traditional Turkish music and dancing and a couple of dance halls/discos; however, the town prides itself on its tranquility and strict noise restrictions are in place. Those looking for a more boisterous evening can head a short drive – taxis recommended! – outside town to one of the area’s larger nightspots. Nights in Kalkan are best described as “festive” rather than “hectic”.
Restaurants: Kalkan has some 50 restaurants – said to be the highest concentration anywhere on the Turkish coast. The cuisine is diverse, with a good selection of traditional Turkish fare, some excellent seafood specialists, and a smattering of more western establishments. Meals here are an integral part of the culture and should be savoured, with relish, for several hours.
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