Holiday homes & rentals in Kalkan

Find beautiful Mediterranean-style apartments in Kalkan, many with pool facilities and private balconies, overlooking the gorgeous coastline. With top beaches and fascinating nearby historical sites, it’s an excellent place for a family holiday or a romantic trip.

Enjoying the exquisite weather and the warm waters in Kalkan

Located along the Turkish Riviera, Kalkan is one of the best places in the country for enjoying magnificent beach weather. From July to August, expect temperatures up to the 30s, with very mild weather even in winter. Visit in spring or autumn for a slightly quieter trip and more comfortable weather for walking around the historic sites.

The seas around Kalkan and the surrounding beach resorts are wonderfully warm, with water temperatures in the high 20s, making for pleasant swimming. Of course, many holiday lettings here also include apartments with pool facilities, fantastic for a more private experience.

Enjoying Kalkan as a family

The area is a particularly good destination to take children to as it’s often quiet and calm. There are a variety of traditional restaurants to explore around the town, alongside cultural sites that are sure to fascinate visitors of all ages. Additionally, there's a Turkish bath in town, which is often frequented by families and is always an enjoyable and interesting activity for children to experience.

There's a lot of excitement to be had here too, with the area being a great place for watersports. This includes scuba diving at the Kalkan Dive Centre, which children can also enjoy. You can go horseback riding along Patara Beach, and keen photographers will have an excellent time at the ruins and high points around town offering stunning panoramas. Parasailing, paragliding and boat tours are other popular activities to enjoy as a family at the water.

The best places to go around Kalkan

Patara Prince Resort

A first-class resort with great spa facilities and a pool, ideal for a quiet sunbathing experience. It also has brilliant views over the town below.

Patara Beach

One of the largest local beaches with golden sands and turquoise waters, making it clear why the area is so beloved for beach holidays.

Patara Ruins

The ruins of a Roman amphitheatre, magnificently preserved and great for walking around and admiring the sheer scale and craftsmanship of this impressive construction.

Kaputas Beach

This is another great beach with warm water and usually fairly quiet. It has ideal waves for surfing and steps you can climb to get an impressive view of the surrounding coastline.

Letoon

Letoon is a historic town a short distance from Kalkan with the ruins of Greek temples rising from the water and another amphitheatre. These sites show the importance of the town as a religious centre in ancient Greece.

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