Kalkan
Turkey · AntalyaTR
Neighbourhood in Kaş, Antalya, Turkey
Kalkan is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Kaş, Antalya Province, Turkey. Its population is 3,926 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is an important tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast. The area includes historical sites and fine beaches.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,748
- Coordinates
- 36.265, 29.414
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kalkan
Located in Antalya, Turkey, Kalkan is best described as a small settlement. With 3,748 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights water sports, adventure and sports above everything else.
Things to do in Kalkan
Water Sports in Kalkan
(9)The water sports shortlist for Kalkan: Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Sailboats. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kalkan. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Kalkan
(5)Kalkan records Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Theme Parks under adventure. All of it is drawn from Kalkan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Kalkan
(5)Our data lists Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Walking Trails as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kalkan's own activity tags.
Nature in Kalkan
(3)For nature, expect Beaches, Islands and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kalkan's own activity tags.
Family in Kalkan
(2)Kalkan's family entries include Playgrounds and Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Kalkan is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Kalkan
(2)Nightlife lovers get Music and Nightlife. All of it is drawn from Kalkan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Kalkan
(1)On the shopping side, Kalkan offers Food. All of it is drawn from Kalkan's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Kalkan
(1)For other activities, expect Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kalkan's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kalkan
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Antalya first, then drive or cycle into Kalkan. The local time zone is Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Kalkan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kalkan known for?
- Kalkan is mainly a destination for water sports, adventure and sports, set in Antalya, Turkey with around 3,748 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kalkan?
- You can plan around Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Sailboats in Kalkan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kalkan?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Kalkan located?
- Administratively, Kalkan sits in Antalya, Turkey — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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