The rural village of Islamlar is nuzzled in the Taurus Mountains not far from the sophisticated Turkish town of Kalkan. With the beauty of the Taurus Mountains on your doorstep, the chic amenities of Kalkan just a 20-minute drive away and the translucent water of the Lycian coast nearby, Islamlar is the perfect base to
With elegant yachts bobbing up and down in its quaint yet stylish harbour and with numerous restaurants with fabulous roof terraces looking out to sea, Kalkan in Turkey is a popular spot for couples seeking a romantic getaway in the sun.
Situated on Turkey’s beautiful Turquoise Coast, the town of Kalkan is a sophisticated seaside resort that has something for everyone. Its wide-reaching appeal stems predominantly from its unique blend of cosmopolitan and modern nightlife, dining and shopping and a traditional, timeless charm.
What was once a traditional fishing village is now an upmarket and cosmopolitan coastal town! Kalkan, on Turkey’s south-western coast, is brimming with chic bars, trendy shops and exclusive seafood restaurants. Though despite its sophisticated makeover, what’s especially appealing about Kalkan is that it hasn’t lost its traditional roots. Its old town is lined with
If you are holidaying anywhere near the Turkish resort of Kaklan on the Lycian coast, you may want to consider visiting the ancient site of Tlos. These spectacular ancient ruins are just four kilometres from the great canyon of Saklikent.
From spending lazy days on the beach to visiting some of the oldest known settlements in history, you’ll never find an empty day on your Lycian holiday itinerary. If you yearn some exercise and action in the most spectacular of scenery during your holiday in southern Turkey, a visit to the Saklikent Gorge will be
Three reasons to visit the Lycian Coast and make it your 2012 holiday destination. Turkey’s Lycian Coast boasts a diverse range of ancient villages, a stunning coastline with sheltered bays, and jagged mountains flanked by fertile forests and dramatically rising 2000 metres above rocky headlands. Although despite its natural beauty, the Lycian Coast remains one
Despite the Guardian likening Kalkan to “the Italian Riviera minus the poseurs”, the Turkish town possesses a rare resistance to mass tourism. The historical Mediterranean harbour town of Kalkan remains a peaceful resort that is unblemished by the effects of tourism. Although this said, Kalkan in providing for the more ‘sophisticated’ of traveller in Turkey,
The peaceful and tranquil vibe that lulls over the southern Turkish region of Lycia is in contrast to its history of brutality over 2000 years ago. Although the brutality may have vanquished from Lycian life, the people of Lycia remain staunchly independent, proudly guarding their unique archaeological sites and inimitable culture. With such a vast
The stunning ‘Ayva’ villa – Just one of the Lycian coast’s many, many charms. “Take a blind man to Lycia, and he’ll immediately know from the smell of the air exactly where he is. The acrid perfume of lavender, the pungent fragrance of wild mint and thyme, will tell him.” Cevat Sakir, author of “Fisherman of
