Eating Out
Good dining is a way of life in Kalkan, whether in the locantas among the locals, where a meal costs a few pounds or by candlelight in the atmospheric harbour-side restaurants or the romantic roof-terrace restaurants for which Kalkan is renowned throughout Turkey. In fact the range and style of cuisine in Kalkan often exceeds what is generally available throughout coastal Turkey. Alternatively we suggest you to take a short trip into the hills and the pretty village of Islamar with its trickling streams and springs and enjoy a dish of locally caught fresh trout traditionally cooked in olive oil. The peaceful nature of the resort and the stunning views mean it’s easy to relax in a restaurant or bar during the day and lose track of time.
Shopping
Kalkan has an array of sophisticated antique shops, fashion boutiques, art galleries, jewellers, hand-painted chinaware shops along with the traditional souvenir outlets. Authentic hand woven Turkish rugs and carpets are also widely sold. Shopping in Kalkan should never be rushed; you will inevitably be offered a glass of traditional Turkish tea by your hosts whilst browsing. The maze of cobbled lanes that wind their way down to the harbour are perfectly complimented by Bougainvillea clad pensions, shops and restaurants.
Kalkan market – There is a Thursday market selling a wide range of goods, from locally produced fruits and spices, to jewellery, leatherware, souvenirs and clothes with fake designer labels. There is also a weekly market in the nearby town of Kas.
If you plan to self cater there are plenty of supermarkets in Kalkan. There is an excellent daily fish market, a number of butchers and stalls selling locally produced fruit and vegetables at low prices.
Beaches/beach clubs
Kalkan town has an attractive pebble beach next to the harbour.