Kalkan is a peaceful resort that’s perfect for those seeking a relaxing time on their cheap Turkey holidays. Boasting 300 days of sunshine a year, no matter when you visit Kalkan you can expect to have the sun beaming down on you. The tranquillity felt on Kalkan holidays is unlike anything else you’ll experience in Turkey, and as you find yourself lounging on the luscious sands your cares will feel a million miles away. An ideal location for a romantic getaway, Kalkan’s quaint charm extends from its cobbled streets to its seafront restaurants. Let it all just float away in Kalkan, an idyllic destination for all inclusive Turkey holidays.
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Located between Kalkan and Kas, Kaputas Beach is well worth the short trip from your Kalkan base. The beach is a gorgeous sandy cove at the foot of a mountain gorge, untouched by anything other than visiting tourists. There are no amenities offered, just a lovely stretch of sand that’s better for relaxing on than Kalkan Beach because of its composition; Kalkan’s eponymous shoreline, while still very pleasant, is made of pebbles.
For those with an adventurous side and a keen interest in the beautiful vistas afforded on cheap Turkey holidays, it’s well worth a visit to Saklikent Gorge. While you won’t get a beach at the gorge, you will enjoy some quite magnificent scenery as you make your way through the canyon. There are plenty of ways get around and enjoy the sights besides walking; hiking and even swimming are popular, so make sure you wear suitable gear and get waterproof cases for your valuables!
A gulet is a wooden yacht; something you’ll most definitely know by the end of your Kalkan holidays. Tours of varying lengths and stop off points are available along the harbour, so there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone. The Turkish South West coastline is beautiful and on your voyage you’ll see Lycian sites and idyllic little islands that make for great excursions within your excursion!
If you’re in Kalkan, you’re there because you want to relax. If, one day, you fancied a change of scenery from the turquoise seas and glorious sunshine then why not go and enjoy a Hammam? Turkey is the home of Hammams (better known as Turkish baths) and as such offers the best experience of them there is. As you lie there getting expertly pampered in a relaxed environment, you’ll start thinking to yourself that this is the life.
Once the capital city of the Lycian Federation, Xanthos is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of ruins dating from the 8th Century BC to the zenith of the Roman Empire. Located on top of a hill, Xanthos’ elevation makes it a great place to visit to get some great sights of the surrounding areas, let alone for its historical significance. The site has plenty of its own incredible sights, such as the Roman amphitheatre, Byzantine Church and the Xanthian Obelisque to name but a few. Turkey is a land of rich history; Xanthos is just one of a number of great landmarks to be visited.
Essential info
Currency: Turkish Lira
Language: Turkish
Visa: 90 day multiple entry visa for UK citizens available upon arrival
Vaccinations: Hepatitis A is recommended.
Dress code: Cover up arms and legs when visiting Mosques.
Important numbers: Embassy: 0207 393 0202, Tourist Office: 0207 839 7778
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