Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Kalkan
Spend 2 days in Kalkan: one day for town, beach and marina, a second for a boat trip or Lycian Way hike.
Kalkan is a small Lycian harbour with a compact centre, good diving, boat trips and easy access to nearby beaches and the Lycian Way. Two days let you see the town, swim, and take one short excursion.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airport
- DLM
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kalkan112 ▾
- Police/Medical112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kalkan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyKalkan is safe for tourists; keep valuables in a hotel safe and beware of summer heat on hikes.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police/medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDLM Dalaman Airport (125 km (78 mi) west, 90 min–2 h drive via D400, seasonal European flights).DLM Dalaman Airport (78 mi (125 km) west, 90 min–2 h drive via D400, seasonal European flights).
- Getting aroundWalk within town; hire a car at Dalaman Airport for trips to Patara, Lycian Way sections or Saklikent Gorge.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café₺15–25 (≈ under US$1)
- Sit-down mealFish dinner₺80–150 (≈ US$2–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)₺120–150 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedBoutique hotel double, a night, per room₺3,000 (≈ US$75)
- Mid-range bedBoutique hotel double, a night, per room₺4,000 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedBoutique hotel double, a night, per room₺5,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺300 (≈ US$8) · Mid ₺500 (≈ US$13) · High ₺800 (≈ US$20)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DLM Dalaman Airport (125 km (78 mi) west, 90 min–2 h drive via D400, seasonal European flights)DLM Dalaman Airport (78 mi (125 km) west, 90 min–2 h drive via D400, seasonal European flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Care
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Care
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kalkan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk within town; hire a car at Dalaman Airport for trips to Patara, Lycian Way sections or Saklikent Gorge. Local dolmuşes connect east to Kaş and west to Demre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Patara Beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Dolmuş or taxi east 20 km (12 mi), ~30 minDolmuş or taxi east 12 mi (20 km), ~30 min
Sandy beach and ancient city nearby
Lycian Way segment (Bezirgan)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h hike one way
Walk 3 km (1.9 mi) west from town to trailheadWalk 1.9 mi (3 km) west from town to trailhead
Flat, easy section suitable for half‑day walk
Saklikent Gorge
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Car hire north 20 km (12 mi), ~30 minCar hire north 12 mi (20 km), ~30 min
Check opening times, may be closed in high heat
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pansiyons near marina
e.g., Turk Evi, Pirat Hotel – walkable, B&B double 2 000–4 000 TL
Boutique hotels
True Blue, Payava – central, B&B double 3 000–4 000 TL
Villas
Self‑catering, often uphill, taxi needed, 5 000–5 000 TL B&B double
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺300–500 (≈ US$8–13) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺500–800 (≈ US$13–20) excl. bed
- High
- ₺800 (≈ US$20)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pansiyon double2 × 2 nights × ₺3,000 | ₺12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₺500 | ₺2,000 |
| Car hire (airport‑to‑hotel, 3 days)2 × ₺2,000 · check | ₺4,000 |
| Boat trip (half‑day)2 × ₺600 · check | ₺1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺1,920 |
| Trip total≈ ₺5,280 per person per day, bed included | ₺21,120≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in TRY; flights and intercity rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | ₺15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meze plate | ₺40–70 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Fish dinner | ₺80–150 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi 5 km | ₺120–150 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Boat trip (2 h) | ₺400–800 (≈ US$10–20) |
| Scuba dive (single tank) | ₺300–500 (≈ US$8–13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No port of entry for yachts – immigration must be cleared at Fethiye, Kaş or Finike.
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Medical
- 112
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Emergency
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dalaman → Kalkan (car hire): ≈₺1 500–2 000 for 3 days (check)
- Dolmuş Kalkan → Patara: ≈₺30–50 one way (check)
Say or show
- Merhaba — Hello
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you
- Ne kadar? — How much?
- Plaj nerede? — Where is the beach?
- Taksiye ihtiyacım var — I need a taxi
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kalkan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel car hire package (DLM → Kalkan).
- Walking cluster around marina (restaurants, shops, dive centre).
- Day‑trip routes to Patara, Lycian Way, Saklikent.
Sources
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