Hotels in Kalkan, Turkey
5 of 8 hotels in Kalkan
Most rooms have excellent views and are very clean.
Food is excellent, we have never had a bad meal in all the time we have been going.
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19 years 3 months ago
Quiet resort.
Would not recomend taking children as it's very hilly and didn't seem much for them to do. Plenty of restaurants & bars.
Was told by a lot of people that compared to the rest of Turkey Kalkan was expensive! Kalkan beach club very good you catch a boat from harbour(free!)waiter/waitress service whilst there and reasonabley priced.
Food was very good wherever we ate(most expensive meal£36 for two, with drinks!)
Would not recomend taking children as it's very hilly and didn't seem much for them to do. Plenty of restaurants & bars.
Was told by a lot of people that compared to the rest of Turkey Kalkan was expensive! Kalkan beach club very good you catch a boat from harbour(free!)waiter/waitress service whilst there and reasonabley priced.
Food was very good wherever we ate(most expensive meal£36 for two, with drinks!)
19 years 3 months ago
Kalkan is a quaint little town with lots of cobbled streets winding their way down past lots of shops, bars and restaurants to the lovely harbour.
The quality of the food in every restaurant we tried was excellent, the service faultless, you were never rushed to make way for others.
A down-side of Kalkan to some may be the lack of a sandy beach, we found the beach clubs a much better proposition, with loungers, parasols, pedalos and jet-skis, plus showers and snackbars more than compensated with the lack of sand on towels and in sun-screen being an added benefit.
With a transfer time of over two hours the overall journey after a four hour flight is exhausting, but Kalkan is worth the effort.
Would we go to Kalkan again? we are ready to book up!
The quality of the food in every restaurant we tried was excellent, the service faultless, you were never rushed to make way for others.
A down-side of Kalkan to some may be the lack of a sandy beach, we found the beach clubs a much better proposition, with loungers, parasols, pedalos and jet-skis, plus showers and snackbars more than compensated with the lack of sand on towels and in sun-screen being an added benefit.
With a transfer time of over two hours the overall journey after a four hour flight is exhausting, but Kalkan is worth the effort.
Would we go to Kalkan again? we are ready to book up!
19 years 3 months ago
the resort was loveley but once your at the bottem of kalkan you had alot of hills to walk up.I went on a jeep sarfari which cost £25 for the day and that included lunch.Also patara beach was fantastic as it was lovely.
19 years 4 months ago
Beautiful small town with dramatic views, freindly people and grogeous food. Its very hilly so may not be suitable for all.
There are not very many night clubs (thank goodness) but many excellent resturants (150+) and bars which will stay open until the last customer leaves.
Numerous boat trips (inc. SCUBA diving) and excursions leave from Kalkan so you should be able to suit at a reasonable price, or DIY using the Dolmus.
The local beach is small and stony but pleasant, there is boat service to beach clubs and Kaputas and Pataras Beaches are easily reached via the excellent Dolmus service.
There are not very many night clubs (thank goodness) but many excellent resturants (150+) and bars which will stay open until the last customer leaves.
Numerous boat trips (inc. SCUBA diving) and excursions leave from Kalkan so you should be able to suit at a reasonable price, or DIY using the Dolmus.
The local beach is small and stony but pleasant, there is boat service to beach clubs and Kaputas and Pataras Beaches are easily reached via the excellent Dolmus service.
19 years 4 months ago
The resort of Kalkan is built on slopes, heading down towards the harbour. The resort was very clean and there are 180 places to eat to pick from. These range from roof top terraces playing live music (Jazz, Classical Guitar, Singers) which tend to be a bit more expensive, but there are cheaper places to eat as you head away from the town centre. There is no Disco as such so if you are looking for that kind of night life, Kalkan is not the place to go. There are various bars and some lovely shops. The beach is in the Town which consists of Pebbles and there are beach clubs with sun bathing platforms as the closest sandy beach is either Patara or Kaputas, easily reached on a dolmus. Kalkan is a more up market resort, do not confuse it with other areas of Turkey that are more lively!
19 years 6 months ago
Kalkan is beautiful. As a fishing village there are no beaches, but there are "beach clubs" with swimming platforms, or Patara Beach 20 minutes away.
With over 150 rooftop restaurants you can't fail to find somewhere nice to eat. A little bit expensive, so if on a budget go to Ali Baba's in the main street.
The bars and restaurants stay open as long as customers are there. There is a nightclub near the harbour and several of the bars have dancing late at night.
The Marina Restaurant has belly dancing every Sunday evening, lots of laughs.
Go to the reception of The Pirat Hotel to book a Turkish Bath ... very relaxing.
Sizeable market every Thursday.
With over 150 rooftop restaurants you can't fail to find somewhere nice to eat. A little bit expensive, so if on a budget go to Ali Baba's in the main street.
The bars and restaurants stay open as long as customers are there. There is a nightclub near the harbour and several of the bars have dancing late at night.
The Marina Restaurant has belly dancing every Sunday evening, lots of laughs.
Go to the reception of The Pirat Hotel to book a Turkish Bath ... very relaxing.
Sizeable market every Thursday.
19 years 6 months ago
Kalkan is a most beautiful town - so much character and comes to life of an evening. So many gifts shops and restaurants and bars - you wont have time to visit all - but visit the Lizo Hotel for some of the best food in town!
19 years 6 months ago
This part of Turkey has everything from antiquities, roman ruins, beautiful coast line, amazing views and wonderful food.
The Lizo is exceptional but if you feel as we did that you ought to savour the delights of other Kalkan restaurants, you will not be disappointed. There are so many restaurants to choose from and most are extremely good.
We did unfortunately find one the ‘Gironda’ that were perhaps trying to be too ambitious. Last year we had a wonderful evening during their opening week and were hoping that we would repeat the experience but it was not to be. It was very disappointing, we spoke to the owner but were left with the distinct feeling that we were ‘one couple’ in many tourists that they cater for and so, ‘tough’ !!! A shame because we will never go there again………… especially when there is so much competition out there. But hey, try it …. you may be lucky. Be warned though it is not cheap. I would say the most expensive in Kalkan.
As for beaches, there is a small pebble public beach in Kalkan itself which is easy to find and cheap to hire loungers and parasols. The pretty Kaputas Beach and the famous 18 Kilometre Patara Beach are both just a bus (dolmus) ride away. If you want to spend a little more there are the Beach Clubs. You can take the very pleasant free ferry over to the Mahal Beach which we found to be both relaxing and stimulating – the swimming is wonderful. The same applies to the Kalamar Beach Club which you can get to by taxi which the Club will then pay for and the return fare !
We would highly recommend visits to the Saklikent Gorge, the ruined city of Myra and the sunken city of Kekova. Also the markets of Fethiye and Kalkan are interesting places to get a bargain. If you hire a car and are interestd in ruins, do not miss Arikanda, it is amazing .... better than Rome !!
The Lizo is exceptional but if you feel as we did that you ought to savour the delights of other Kalkan restaurants, you will not be disappointed. There are so many restaurants to choose from and most are extremely good.
We did unfortunately find one the ‘Gironda’ that were perhaps trying to be too ambitious. Last year we had a wonderful evening during their opening week and were hoping that we would repeat the experience but it was not to be. It was very disappointing, we spoke to the owner but were left with the distinct feeling that we were ‘one couple’ in many tourists that they cater for and so, ‘tough’ !!! A shame because we will never go there again………… especially when there is so much competition out there. But hey, try it …. you may be lucky. Be warned though it is not cheap. I would say the most expensive in Kalkan.
As for beaches, there is a small pebble public beach in Kalkan itself which is easy to find and cheap to hire loungers and parasols. The pretty Kaputas Beach and the famous 18 Kilometre Patara Beach are both just a bus (dolmus) ride away. If you want to spend a little more there are the Beach Clubs. You can take the very pleasant free ferry over to the Mahal Beach which we found to be both relaxing and stimulating – the swimming is wonderful. The same applies to the Kalamar Beach Club which you can get to by taxi which the Club will then pay for and the return fare !
We would highly recommend visits to the Saklikent Gorge, the ruined city of Myra and the sunken city of Kekova. Also the markets of Fethiye and Kalkan are interesting places to get a bargain. If you hire a car and are interestd in ruins, do not miss Arikanda, it is amazing .... better than Rome !!
19 years 7 months ago
My husband and I first visited Kalkan in May 2005. We are now totally hooked and have fallen simply in love with this small harbour town even visiting out of season.
We can recommend the end of March and April as being wonderful. Not too hot yet on the whole still sunny. Kalkan itself although now becoming more developed still retains its sleeply peaceful ambience during the day and at night you can enjoy many truly good restaurants.
Aubergine, Gardenia, Marina, Cati (our personal cheapie favourite where the locals go in the winter. Food is cheap and so fresh and plentiful and staff really lovely).
I could go on and on but with over 130 to choose from the list is simply too long. We love the boat trips and have hired them with friends for the evening (very inexpensive but fix price first).
The beach clubs are very luxurious with the Kalamar Beach club usually coming up favourite. Patara beach is very close (15 minutes on a dolmus). The ride takes you through stunning Lycian ruins and onto a totally unspoilt beach with just one restuarant and some beach beds and umbrellas in one small area.
During March the broadwalk is sported either side by wonderful flowering yellow Mimosa. We think Kalkan has so much to offer.
The more we go there the more we fid. It is definately a resort for the more discerning traveller. No real discos and no egg amd chips. Our favourite bar has to be the old tea gardens at the bottom of the harbour.
Just take a book and read under the leafy vines or watch the boats chug in and out from late afternoon to early evening.
Their freshly squeezed pmegranite and orange just is simply delicious. We love Kalkan and are looking forward to spending even more time there through 2007.
We can recommend the end of March and April as being wonderful. Not too hot yet on the whole still sunny. Kalkan itself although now becoming more developed still retains its sleeply peaceful ambience during the day and at night you can enjoy many truly good restaurants.
Aubergine, Gardenia, Marina, Cati (our personal cheapie favourite where the locals go in the winter. Food is cheap and so fresh and plentiful and staff really lovely).
I could go on and on but with over 130 to choose from the list is simply too long. We love the boat trips and have hired them with friends for the evening (very inexpensive but fix price first).
The beach clubs are very luxurious with the Kalamar Beach club usually coming up favourite. Patara beach is very close (15 minutes on a dolmus). The ride takes you through stunning Lycian ruins and onto a totally unspoilt beach with just one restuarant and some beach beds and umbrellas in one small area.
During March the broadwalk is sported either side by wonderful flowering yellow Mimosa. We think Kalkan has so much to offer.
The more we go there the more we fid. It is definately a resort for the more discerning traveller. No real discos and no egg amd chips. Our favourite bar has to be the old tea gardens at the bottom of the harbour.
Just take a book and read under the leafy vines or watch the boats chug in and out from late afternoon to early evening.
Their freshly squeezed pmegranite and orange just is simply delicious. We love Kalkan and are looking forward to spending even more time there through 2007.
19 years 7 months ago
A very upmarket small Turkish town, with arty crafty shops in the old part. The restaurants in the old part are more expensive than the ones farther up the hill.
Uphill all the way, so be prepared to have well formed calf muscles at the end of your holiday! Spectacular views once you get to the top though.
Pretty much laid back entertainment. Jazz in one or two restaurants, traditional Turkish music in another, and then a few of the loud music bars.
The beach is on the small side, but clean enough.
Uphill all the way, so be prepared to have well formed calf muscles at the end of your holiday! Spectacular views once you get to the top though.
Pretty much laid back entertainment. Jazz in one or two restaurants, traditional Turkish music in another, and then a few of the loud music bars.
The beach is on the small side, but clean enough.
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