10 Things to Do/Know in Kalkan by A Local’s Perspective
Sightseeing
Saklıkent canyon is a long hiking trail. Be sure to experience the unique experience of walking on ice-cold waters among huge rocks.
434 locals recommend
Saklikent National Park
No : 26 Saklıkent SokakSaklıkent canyon is a long hiking trail. Be sure to experience the unique experience of walking on ice-cold waters among huge rocks.
Kaş is a town very close to Kalkan. With its magnificent sea, wonderful venues and colorful nightlife, you should definitely visit it.
134 locals recommend
Kaş
Kaş is a town very close to Kalkan. With its magnificent sea, wonderful venues and colorful nightlife, you should definitely visit it.
Free beach. It is so crowded after 11 AM but if you are early riser, you should definetely visit this place.
43 locals recommend
Kalkan Public Beach
Free beach. It is so crowded after 11 AM but if you are early riser, you should definetely visit this place.
From jetski to fly board. Prices vary from 900 TL to 1500 TL for 25-30 minutes experiences. You can walk to Çakıl Beach by walking as their area is common.
7 locals recommend
Aristos Water Sports Kalkan
From jetski to fly board. Prices vary from 900 TL to 1500 TL for 25-30 minutes experiences. You can walk to Çakıl Beach by walking as their area is common.
You can book trips to Kekova Island by boat tour. It is slightly expensive but truly unique experience to have.
137 locals recommend
Kekova Island
You can book trips to Kekova Island by boat tour. It is slightly expensive but truly unique experience to have.
It is a desert with a sea. You will definitely love the experience of touching those soft sands.
308 locals recommend
Patara Beach
It is a desert with a sea. You will definitely love the experience of touching those soft sands.
Food scene
If you want a local experience, you must visit. Prices are incredibly affordable. The flavors are incredible. The only downside is that the staff's English level is a bit weak, but you can solve this with Google Translate. The menu is quite limited anyway, but everything is very, very tasty.
Çınar Restaurant
If you want a local experience, you must visit. Prices are incredibly affordable. The flavors are incredible. The only downside is that the staff's English level is a bit weak, but you can solve this with Google Translate. The menu is quite limited anyway, but everything is very, very tasty.
We don’t have Starbucks at Kalkan but Kalkan Suites Coffee House has their own baristas to provide unique coffee experience.
Kalkan Suites Coffee House
No:1 Nilüfer SokakWe don’t have Starbucks at Kalkan but Kalkan Suites Coffee House has their own baristas to provide unique coffee experience.
You will love the taste of those ice creams. Better than anything you can find in Antalya. Proof is provided by Google Maps reviews.
Atlantis dondurma
no:30 Mustafa Kocakaya CaddesiYou will love the taste of those ice creams. Better than anything you can find in Antalya. Proof is provided by Google Maps reviews.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Prepare your own food
Kalkan restaurants are not very budget friendly but if you cook your own food in the kitchen, you can cost your food costs by at least %70 compared by eating from restaurants.
Useful phrases
Some Turkish phrases to use
Most of Kalkan people speak English fluently but if you speak some Turkish words it will definitely create great vibes between you and people. Here are some words to know:
Hello - Merhaba - Mur-Ha-Bah
Good Morning - Günaydin - Guh-Ny-Dun
Good Evening - iyi akşamlar - EE-Ak-Sham-Lar
How are you? - Nasilsiniz? - Na-suhl-suh-nuhz
Goodbye (Person leaving) - Hoşçakalin - Hosh-cha-kaluhn
Goodbye (Person staying) - Güle güle - Guele guele
Yes - Evet - Eh-vet
No - Hayir - Ha-yur