Kalkan

A small peaceful Mediterranean resort and fishing town on the beautiful Turquoise Coast of Turkey.Kalkan curls snuggly around an ancient harbour sheltered at the foot of the towering Taurus Mountains. The town overlooks a beautiful bay in which islands seem to magically float upon the shimmering sea. Narrow streets twist down to the harbour through the historic town and are lined with listed whitewashed villas with shuttered windows situated alongside small local specialty shops and restaurants. Overhead hang original ornately carved Ottoman timber balconies garlanded with brilliantly coloured bougainvillea cascading to the streets below. It is a very special place.

Eşen Stream

Eşen Stream which flows alongside Fethiye-Kalkan highway,was known in ancient times as Xsanthos,which Greek means 'yellow'.This river,which does not dry up even in the summer,empties into the Mediterranean just west of Patara Beach.You can rent canoes from travel agencies and,starting from Xsanthos,paddle down a 15 kilometer course.You can also experience the excitement of white-water rafting.

Kalekoy, Kekkova Island, Ucagiz

Facing kekova Island,Kaleköy is a small,but very unique village that does not have any overland connection,thus can only be reached by sea.because the jillage sits on top of the ancient city of Sinema,building construction is not allowed.You must really see the shores,the sea and Kekova Island from the castle which was supposedly constructed by the Knights of St.Jean.Situated off the shore from Kaleköy,Kekova Island has no year round inhabitants.Off the coast facing Kaleköy are the famous ruins Batıkkent,a city that has been submerged for thousands of years. Batıkkent was hit by a tremendous earth quake that also shook Sinema and Aperlai some 2,200 years ago.Because of thedanger created by heavy motor vessel traffic betweenthe ısland and the coast ,swimming

Kalkan Plateaus

By taking a shorts 15-20 minute drive out of Kalkan,you can reach Bezirgan.At an altitude of 500 meters,khe temperature on the Bezirgan Plateau does not rise above 25'C,even during the hottest month of August.You can spend a few hours on foot or on horseback,wandering about this lush green plateau.You can get up to the Gömbe Plateau by taking an Elmalı or Gömbe 'dolmuş'(shared taxi).

You wiil hae reached the village of Gömbe in an hours'time.You definitely have to trek on out to see Uçarsu (The Flying Water).If you trek the 10 kilometer distance you'll also be able to see Yeşilgöl (Green Lake).The renowned Gömbe Village Fair is heid every year at the end of August.

Kaputas Beach

Inthregion bet ween Kaş and Kalkan,the mountaints reach down to the sea,forming a rugged coast.Its here that narrow canion opens to the sea where an unforgettable beach is awaiting you.

Letoon

It was the Lycian Union's biggest religious center.Findings in the excavations of this site indicated that the city,was founded in the 8th century BC.The remains of the city,which is near the village of Kınık,are scattered around the skirt of the hill where the Helenistic theater is found.

Patara

There is the most significant harbor of Lycia among the six large cities buried under the sands of famous Patara Beach.It's not known when Patar was founded or who is first inhabitants.Patar is known not only for the ruins,but also for its beach.You can get Patara from Malkan and it will take half an hour by car.The beach stretches for 20 kilometers ,and is renowned not only for its fine sand.The water is quite shallow near the shore.You can also indulge in windsurfing in the deeper waters as these shores are almost never without wind.

Pinara

Founded by the people of Xsanthos in the 5th century BC;Pınara means 'round'in Lycian.The eastern facada of a rounded rocky hill,is entirely covered with rocktombs.There ere a theater,an acropolis,an agora,a temple and baths,all buit in 2nd century BC.

Saklikent Canyon

The Eşen Stream passes through a deep, 17 kilometers long canyon near the tnown of Kayadibi.You will enjoy the spectacular view from the little wooden bridges and will have an opporttunity to wade in the water.The canyon narrows down after 200 meters and the current accelerates,making it impossible to walk any further down the canyon.

Xsanthos

About 17 kilometers north of Kalkan,you will encounter the ruins of the famous city of Xsanthos,the administravite center of Lycia.The English archeologist Charles Fellows got special permission from the Ottoman government in 1838 and started an excavation;he then carried off the most important finds by warship to England.