In season charter flights operate to Dalaman from most UK airports. Scheduled flights operate all year round flying direct to Dalaman or with a change of plane in Istanbul. Try Thomas Cook for the cheapest direct flights
Taxi transfers from Dalaman, some flight providers offer a transfer to Fethiye where there;s a bus service to Kalkan
It is a fairly easy 90 minute drive from Dalaman to Kalkan, passing though a toll tunnel near Dalaman and then a straighforward drive, bypassing Fetiye before arriving in a dramatic sweep into Kalkan by a new road.
Daily bus service from Istanbul ''Otogar'' leaving at 9pm arriving in Kalkan the next day at 11am.
Other buses from Izmir, Afyon, Fethiye, Antalya
Buses used to arrive and leave from the centre of the village but now leave from the new bus station at the top of the hill above the Thursday market by the Petrol Ofisi petrol station. It's a long walk from most places in Kalkan.
Lots of traffic to start, thins out after a while. Turn right at the Zorlar roundabout, wide, long inclines but nice coming down on the other side. After Yesilkoy very steep, tight corners and narrow, watch out for traffic in both directions, until junction with Islamlar road, then downhill, steep, very narrow, watch out for traffic in both directions. Watch out for the junction with the Bezirgan road. Will improve when the new road is finished. Some water sources (signposted) and service stations.
Fantastic views of the sea. Best Mediterranean ride in Turkey until you get to Silifke. Narrow in places. Tight corners. Watch out for overtaking traffic. Narrow bridge at Kaputas.
Difficult conditions before April and after September. Several passes (cols) to go through.
From Elmali to junction with Kas - Antalya road
Nice road, not much traffic. Long inclines, cold in autumn, spring. Expect snow or rain before April and after September. Fantastic mountain views.
From Elmali via Sutlegen and Bezirgan.
Not much traffic. Fantastic views. Expect snow or rain before April and after September. Road inaccessible to cars sometimes. Long inclines but great downhill ride into Kalkan after the top of Kaputas gorge.
Kalkan is reknowned for its '''scuba diving''' and '''water sports'''.
Kalkan is a place that appeals to the older visitor. There are no large discos so I don't think it is really a place for teenagers. However, if they got together with others they might enjoy themselves and the numerous music bars. During the summer period (july onwards) there is a larger number of young people around. A few bars suit this age group and get busy in the early hours
The thing you will remember most about Kalkan is the restaurants. There are over 200 in this small fishing village. They vary from the very simple providing wholesome Turkish food to the sophisicated located in beautifully restored village homes. Many of them have roof terraces and it is wonderful to eat under the stars and gaze at the lights of the town.
Have lunch at a trout farm in Islamlar. Much cooler than Kalkan in the summer.