Kalkan is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and upscale small towns on the entire Turkish Riviera. Cascading down a steep hillside to a small harbour, its whitewashed Ottoman stone houses, rooftop restaurants, and crystal-clear sea have made it a firm favourite with discerning British travellers in particular.
Kalkan is approximately 110–120 kilometres from Dalaman Airport. By private transfer, the journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes, following the spectacular Turquoise Coast road with views of the sea and mountains.
Kalkan's old town is a maze of narrow cobbled streets lined with beautifully restored Ottoman stone houses, many converted into boutique hotels, private villas, and roof terrace restaurants. It is genuinely one of the most photogenic small towns in Turkey.
As Kalkan itself has limited beach space, the town compensates with wooden sea platforms extending over the turquoise water. Several restaurants and beach clubs have their own platforms with ladders into the sea — an elegant alternative to a traditional beach.
Kalkan is renowned for its rooftop restaurants with panoramic views over the bay and the Greek island of Kastellorizo in the distance. Dining here at sunset is a genuinely special experience.
Our private transfers to Kalkan depart from Dalaman Airport 24/7 with professional drivers and comfortable vehicles suited to the longer journey.