Beaches

Known for its crystal-clear waters and rugged terrain, this stretch of the ‘Turquoise Coast’ is strewn with tiny bays and unnamed pebbly shores.

From the villa, it is a 20 minute stroll to the main Kalkan beach, situated below the old town. Kalkan's Public beach is formed of bright white pebbles, calmly lapped by stunningly clear waters. It’s child friendly & ideal for snorkelling & swimming. Toilet and changing facilities are available just behind the beach, and sunbeds/umbrellas can be hired at a very reasonable rate . Great for young families, Kalkan beach enjoys late evening sun, and is a lovely place to watch the gulets return from their daily tours as the sun starts to descend in the early evening, plus there are restaurants and cafes right above the beach for lunch, an early supper or a sundowner.

A short drive from Kalkan, you’ll find two of Turkey’s best beaches. Hiding in a deep gorge, is the picturesque bay of Kaputas, and fringing the ruins of a Lycian port, runs the country’s longest beach, Patara.

Kaputas Beach.

Kaputas is one of Turkey’s picture postcard destinations and often features in Turkey top 10 beaches' thanks to its crystal clear water, dramatic cliff backdrop and soft white pebbles. Just ten minutes taxi ride out of Kalkan’s centre, along the beautiful coastal road, delivers you to a steep set of steps, leading down into a hidden canyon pass to the gorgeous, Kaputas beach.

It is a beautifully picturesque, sandy cove nestled at the foot of a mountain gorge with great swimming and striking turquoise waters, ideal for photos. Sun lounges & Umbrellas can be hired, and there is a cafe-bar at the beach where you can buy snacks with toilets and changing rooms. But be warned, there are around 180 steps down from the road to the beach.

Patara Beach.

The famous Patara beach (a World Heritage site and the birthplace of St Nicholas, Father Christmas) is around a 20-minute drive from Kalkan, with its entrance through the ruins of the ancient city of Patara. With 18 km of golden sand, it was voted one of the world's best beaches by the Sunday times, but even in the height of summer the beach is never crowded. Patara is famous as the breeding ground of the endangered loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta) and is closed after sunset from May to October to give the turtles peace to lay their eggs. The absence of development or water sports means that the beach is always peaceful. There is a café/restaurant at the end of the boardwalk that sells food and drink and hires out sunbeds and parasols. As you walk from the car park to the beach you will find just a couple of vendors touting souvenirs on the boardwalk.

Taxis are cheap and easy to arrange and can come to the Villa for collection or drop off.