Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Spacious, air conditioned two bedroom apartment, sleeps 6, set in pretty gardens with large sun terrace and well-mantained pool. Kalkan is a pretty, unspoilt small town, with good facilities, excellent romantic rooftop restaurants, small shops, supermarkets. Car, taxi, boat and bus hire. Small harbour providing day trips and diving tuition. Beach holiday, interesting nearby historical sites, relaxing and quiet.
Poolside Apartment
Open Plan Kitchen/ Dining
Kalkan Bay & Taurus Mountains
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The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region
Kalkan enjoys a fantastic climate. Ten months of sunshine a year, with the hottest months being July and August when temperatures can reach 35C. January and February are probably the wettest months, although some sunshine is probable in between showers and the temperatures are still warm.
Like much of Turkey, Kalkan is surrounded by historical and geographical sites. Pinara, Patara, Xanthos, Thlos and Myra cover ancient settlements from the Byzantine, Roman and Lycian periods to name but a few. The famous beach at Ölü Deniz is an hours drive from Kalkan.
The spectacular gorge of Saklikent lies approximately one hour away from Kalkan by car/taxi. The drive to the gorge goes through pine forests, and runs beside a pretty riverbed. There are restaurants where you can sit in Turkish style seating on river platforms, in the shade. Walking through the gorge is fun. You start the walk via a suspended bridge, and then wade across the ice-cold river (up to about knee height), then the walk takes you along the gorge as far as you wish to go. You can walk a considerable way, without too much climbing, but practical shoes are recommended (and these are available for hire in the gorge). A change of clothes is also advisable - just in case!
Kalkan area
Kalkan is a pretty unspoilt, small, friendly town. There is a market on Thursdays selling local produce and clothes and jewellery etc. Kalkan itself has a man made pebble beach, but is better known for its beach clubs and proximity to the famous beaches of Patara and Kaputas cove. The beach clubs are private rock bathing platforms with intimate café/restaurants, just a 5 minute water taxi ride round the bay. The waters around Kalkan bay have a Blue Flag award for cleanliness and are ideal for all forms of water sports. Learn to dive at one of the diving schools or simply charter a small boat and its crew for the day.
There are many romantic rooftop restaurants - serving delicious Turkish and international dishes. It 's tiny cobbled streets in the old quarter of the town are home to all manner of small boutique shops selling everything from silver to shoes. There are plenty of small supermarkets providing the essentials for self-catering holidays, and English is widely spoken. There is a bank and port-office for money exchange and also shops will exchange currency too. Kalkan is situated half an hour from Kas, and about one hour from Fethiye. Fethiye, with its massive market on Tuesdays, bustling harbour, from which boat trips can be taking - inlcuding visits to neighbouring Greek islands. Ancient rock tombs, and a castle are fascinating places to explore and there is a wide selection of shops. .
Kalkan beach has beds and sunshades for hire, also pedaloes. It is a pebble beach with freshwater springs coming into the bay providing refreshing cool water spots in the warm sea. The sandy beach of Kaputas is only 10 minutes by car or Dolmus - and the magnificent white sand beach of Patara, which stretches for 18km, is only 20 minutes by car or 30 minutes by Dolmus. The beach at Patara is home to nesting turtles - which are protected by a conservation order, and at the back of the beach in the surrounding fields there are numerous historical roman ruins - including a partial amphitheatre.
How to get there
Fly to Dalaman Transfer to Kalkan 1.5 hrs at present soon to reduce to 1hr with Adda tours ( Taxi ) £90 return. Adda tours also do car hire Flights - Log on to Cheap flights to Dalaman + Excel Airways are good value
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Dalaman: 80 km
Activities near Kalkan
Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break
Bedrooms (2), Ensuite (1), Shower rooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Two double bedrooms, one twin with balcony, one double with en suite shower and toilet, further shower and toilet. Large lounge area with double sofa bed, further sofa,coffee table. Breakfast bar with four chairs. Fully equipped kitchen with full oven and hob. Balconies from lounge and twin room and door leading onto the pool terrace from the kitchen which is gated for safety.
Further details outdoors: Attractive stonewall exterior, keeps apartment cool, pretty gardens with lemon, banana, pomegranite and olive trees. Large pool terrace, benefits from all-day sun, with stunning views of sourrounding moutains and the bay. Four sun-loungers with mattresses and umbrella with base. Patio furniture. Ample parking. Convenient grocery shop around the corner from apartment. Barbeque. Weekly market 5 mins. walk. Supermarket 5 mins. walk, town and restaurants 10 mins. walk. 15 mins. to beach and harbour.
Further details
Swimming pool available beginning of April until end of November. Garden and pool shared by four apartments. Maintained by trustworthy friendly local. Property company on hand for any queries, problems, linen change, airport transfer. This is a non-smoking apartment. Pool towels are not provided.
Conditions
No pets, no smoking. Not suitable for wheelchairs, the elderly or infirm, because the surrounding area is quite hilly. Not suitable for babies or very small children under 8. Refundable breakages deposit required. Payment in full required at least two weeks before let.
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. On booking £150 damage/booking deposit required (this will be banked but is refundable after the let)
Full payment due two weeks before holiday commences
£25 supplement per person per week for parties over 4 (to cover extra linen etc.)
Guestbook
Lovely apartment, convenient for everything - gorgeous weather.
Stunning views, lovely gardens, friendly locals.
Great beaches and wonderful food, good all year round swimming.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 14612
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Name:
Peter Hutchinson
Tel:
+44 (0)1489 581837
Mobile:
+44 07774207388
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Advertiser joined: 31 Aug 2006 This property added: 31 Aug 2006
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