Kalkan

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Location of within Turkey.

Kalkan is a harbor town on the Mediterranean coast.

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[edit] History

Kalkan was not settled in ancient times, but the natural harbor was used as the only safe port between Kaş and Fethiye. During one historic battle, Romans and Rhodians both sought shelter from a storm in the harbor. It was also a convenient hiding place for pirates, who would prey on passing merchant ships.

During the 19th century, Kalkans, or Kalamaki as it was known to its mostly Greek inhabitants, grew in importance as a port along the trade route from Xanthos and Elmali. During the 1923 population exchange, the Greek populations was resettled as a community near Athens. In the 20th century the importance of sea trade decreased, leading to the gradual decline of the city. Many of the young people especially left to seek jobs in large cities, but the city has been revitalized by the influx of tourists.

[edit] Navigation

The town's grid layout it fairly easy to navigate. Most of the restaurants and hotels are located in the area near the harbor, while banks and other necessities can be found on Süleyman Yilmaz Caddesi, a few blocks in land.

[edit] Getting there

[edit] By plane

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[edit] By car

Kalkan can be reached off the Kas-Kale highway, just south of Yesilköy.

[edit] By bus

From Fethiye, Kas, and Patara there are frequent dolmuses to Kalkan. Fethiye 2 hours 10 lira Patara 30 minutes 5 lira Kas 30 minutes 3 lira

[edit] By boat

[edit] Getting around

[edit] By car

A car is useful for visiting some of the neighboring villages.

[edit] By public transport

There are dolmuses to the surrounding attractions and beaches, but sometimes on a limited schedule.

[edit] By foot

The lower town is easily walked on foot.

[edit] By bike

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[edit] See

Visit the other local farming village Bezirgan. A farmhouse resort Owlsland offers tours, as well as accommodation and organic food.

The ruined Lycian city Pirha's acropolis and city walls are just north of Benzirgan. Little is known about its history.

[edit] Do

Take a boat tour around the harbor. There are a variety of tours available, and the sailors can provide meals as well. Look for the tour companies in the harbor, and try to book it at least a day in advance.

Spend the day at the beautiful turquoise Kaputas Beach, a short dolmus ride away.

[edit] Eat

Korsan Fish Terrace has excellent dishes, mostly fish, and beautiful sea views, but it's pricey.

Cafe del Mar, a casual coffee shop, has excellent lunches and cakes, in addition to quality coffees.

Baba Lokantasi and others on Süleyman Yilmaz Caddesi serve traditional Turkish cuisine at lower prices.

[edit] Drink

There are a couple of small bars in the town, including Moonlight Bar on Süleyman Yilmaz Caddesi, with a small dance floor, Belgin's Kitchen, featuring a live gypsy band.

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Budget

The cheaper hotels are clustered further from the harbor, near Süleyman Yilmaz Caddesi.

Lizo Hotel is one of the best values, cheaper than the boutique hotels with basic but adequate and clean rooms, and excellent attentive service.

[edit] Mid-Range

Kalkan Han is a small hotel in a restored house with a nice rooftop terrace.

[edit] Upscale

The usual yachting crowd in Kalkan means there's no lack of upscale hotels.

Samira is one of the most popular hotels, with nice rooms and a decent breakfast. The staff is attentive, but some found it overbearing.

Kalamar Hotel has a great location and attentive staff, but some consider the rooms on the dull side.

[edit] Work

Kalkan's economy is focused on yacht tourism, while the surrounding villages engage in sustenance farming.

[edit] Learn

The local university is in Muğla. http://www.mu.edu.tr/e/university/location.html

[edit] Keep connected

[edit] Internet

The Cimbirik Bar on Süleyman Yilmaz Caddesi, also offers a few computers for use.

[edit] Phone

Phone retailers for the major Turkish carriers are on Süleyman Yilmaz Caddesi.

[edit] Post

The post office is on Süleyman Yilmaz Caddesi.

[edit] Safety

There are few problems in this small town, but exercise normal common sense.

[edit] Stay Healthy

Kalkan Sağlık Ocağı (Health Clinic) - Phone number # +90(242)844 3098.

[edit] External links

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