MINA KALKAN 5 - Places to visit

Saklikent Gorge

Things to do in and around Kalkan

There are a number of beach clubs in Kalkan where you can relax, enjoy a cool refreshing drink and swim in the warm crystal clear sea from the clubs' 'beach' platforms.

Water sports

There are many and varied water sports available in Kalkan including:
Windsurfing, Water-skiing, Ringos/Donuts, Parasailing, Jet-skiing, Sea Canoeing, Pedaloes, Scuba Diving.

Scuba Diving & Try Dives
Kalkan has many excellent dive companies offering full day trips, 'try dives' and PADI open water courses for those looking to establish themselves as a certified diver.

Horse Riding

The beautiful open 18 km beach at Patara provides excellent horse riding facilities

Canoeing
An exciting day of sun, fun, nature and canoing along the beautiful Xantos River. No canoeing experience required to share an exhilarating day in Patara national park as your experienced guides show you one of the most unspoilt places in the area.

Paragliding

Thrill-seekers are sure to find this one of the greatest possible adrenalin rushes. Take off on top of the mountains enjoy the view of Greek Island Meis, land on the harbour in Kalkan.

Sea Kayaking at Kekova
This is a great way to see the sunken city of Kekova and experience sea kayaking.

The Lycian Way
Linking Fethyie with Antalya the Lycian Way is listed as one of the Sunday Times "World's Ten Best Walks" and passes through Kalkan on route to Kas.

Kekova

The sunken City at Kekova, which was devastated by a series of earthquakes, provides an opportunity to see from glass bottom boats, the remains of a previous civilisation.

Myra & Church of St Nicolas
A popular destination with visitors is Demre (Kale) where the famous rock tombs of Myra are to be found as well as the early medieval domed Basilica of St Nicholas.

Jeep Safari & Islamlar
Drive up to the mountains for an unforgettable day of adventure and excitement.

Kalkan Boat Trip

A lazy day at sea. Relax on a day trip around the bays and islands of Kalkan, lunch is served on board. Plenty of swimming and lots of fun.

Saklikent, Tlos & Yakapark

A wonderful way to escape the summer heat of the coast, this tour takes you into the Taurus mountain range with its fresh springs cascading to the plain below. Take your swimming costume and sandals.

Fethiye Market & Harbour

Visit the market and harbour in Fethiye where they build the gullets you see cruising the coast and islands.

Kayaköy

Approximately 15 minutes from Fethiye is the Ghost village, Kayakoy. After the inhabitants left the village in 1922 to return to Greek soil, the houses, numbering about 3,500, were left empty and deserted. This event is documented in Louis de Bernier's 'Birds Without Wings'

Turkish Bath
Visit the Turkish bath at the Asfiya Hotel or make the trip to Fethiye and cleanse your body.

Spa
The Asfiya Hotel in Kalkan has a luxurious, new, state of the art Spa. Our guests would be most welcome.

Xanthos and Patara , Letoon & Pinara

Within easy reach of Kalkan is the Lycian capital, Xanthos, its port, Patara, religious centre, Letoon and also Pinara.

Winter activities

Snow skiing
Ski in the morning and swim in the Mediterranean in the afternoon.

The new Eren Mountain Skiing Centre at Seki is only an hour and a half away.

Snow on the mountains Feb 06

Map of Kalkan area

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