Kalkan is a touristic neighborhood in Kaş, west of Antalya. There are no city remains or settlements in Kalkan and its surroundings, which are located in the land between Antalya and Fethiye, where the Lycian Civilization lived
about 3000 years ago and numerous cities were established. It is believed that Kalkan was founded 150-200 years ago by merchants from the Greek island of Meis, located nearby. In Kalkan Village, which used to be the center
of Kalkan District of Kaş district, the town municipality was established on February 27, 1976 with the decision of the Ministry of Interior.
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Kaputaş Beach is the canyon mouth beach, which is located on the coastal road between Kaş and Kalkan and is one of the most popular tourist spots in Mediterranean. The water is generally cool and turquoise in color, as the water
flowing from underground is filtered through the sand on the sea shore. The beach is reached by descending 187 steps from the highway. 4 workers died in the work accident that occurred while opening the cuts pictured in Kaputaş
Mevkii of the 13th Regional Directorate of Highways. On the side of the road passing just above the beach; There are 2 signs with the names of the dead workers on it.
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Patara
Bezirgan
Dalış
Kalkan Boat Tours are one of the most popular and preferred tour destinations in Mediterranean. By participating in these tours, you can spend a day full of natural and historical beauties. Standing out with its beach and historical beauties, Patara Ancient City has been one of the most important points of the region since 3 century BC. You can easily reach these points when you will be here. If you are interested in underwater beauty and diving sport, the turquoise Kalkan Sea will offer you great opportunities and beauty. You can get help from the diving schools in the region and have the opportunity to closely examine the fascinating underwater beauty with professional teams under the supervision of expert teams. Bezirgan village, also known as Bezirgan Plateau, is one of the places you should see if you visit Kalkan with its 500 meters height from the sea and its magnificent nature.
During the summer months, daily tours with boats and minibuses are organized to historical and touristic places around Kalkan. In addition, long-term blue voyages can be made. The distance to Kaş, which has been an important tourism center in recent years, is 26 km. Kalkan's old name is KALAMAKİ. Mavi Cave and Kaputaş Beaches, located at the 12th km on the Kas road, are some of the important touristic spots. XANTHOS ancient city near Kinik village on the Fethiye road is the biggest capital city of Lycian civilization. The Lycian name of the city is also known as ARNA or ARNNA. It is an unfortunate city that has suffered two massacres and a great fire in history. Some historical artifacts of the city discovered by the British Charles Fellows in 1838 were smuggled into the British Museum.
