Photo: Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 3.0In townIn Kalkan
Kalkan Halk Plajı
Right in town by the harbour. A mix of pebble and sand with clean, calm water.
- Distance
- In Kalkan
- Getting there
- On foot
- Entry fee
- Free · sunbeds extra
Blue FlagPebbleCentralOn foot
Photo: Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Sea
Beaches and coves
A Blue Flag town beach in the centre, Kaputaş’s turquoise a few minutes away and miles of sand at Patara. Some coves can only be reached by boat.
Beaches
The sea in Kalkan
Kalkan’s sea is deep, clear and in places cool from mountain springs. Because the shore is mostly rocky, swimming here works differently: you step straight into deep turquoise water from the wooden decks and stone platforms of the beach clubs around the bay. Most are reached by free water taxi from the harbour.
For sand there are two famous options: Kaputaş, reached by steps from the road, and Patara, miles long and a nesting beach for loggerhead turtles. In town there is a small public beach. Some coves can only be reached on a boat trip.
- Swimming season
- May–October
- Beach clubs
- ~14
- Sandy beaches
- Kaputaş · Patara
- Getting there
- Water taxi, minibus, boat
Photo: Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 3.0Sandy beaches~10–20 min
Kaputaş Plajı
On the Kaş road, a turquoise cove at the mouth of a narrow gorge. Steps lead down from the road; the small car park fills early.
- Distance
- ~10–20 min
- Getting there
- Car or minibus
- Entry fee
- Entry 60 TL · Sunbed 250–300 TL
SandQuiet
Photo: Angela Stefanoni · CC BY 3.0Sandy beaches~25–35 min
Patara Plajı
Miles of sand and dunes inside a national park. A loggerhead turtle nesting beach, best combined with the ancient city.
- Distance
- ~25–35 min
- Getting there
- Car or minibus
- Entry fee
- €15 (Patara site ticket, beach included) · Müze Kart valid · Sunbed 300 TL
SandTurtlesFamilies
Photo: Babbsack · CC BY-SA 3.0In town~5 min
Kalamar Koyu
About 2 km west of the centre, a sheltered bay with beach clubs and a dive centre.
- Distance
- ~5 min
- Getting there
- Water taxi
- Entry fee
- Beach-club sunbed 400–600 TL
QuietWater sportsWater taxi
Photo: Tugceeakgunn91 · CC BY-SA 4.0In town~15 min · On foot
Taş Ocak Koyu
A small, quiet turquoise cove about 1 km on foot from the town beach.
- Distance
- ~15 min · On foot
- Getting there
- On foot
- Entry fee
- Free
On footQuiet
Photo: HALUK COMERTEL · CC BY 3.0By boatOn a boat trip
Fırnaz Koyu
Towards Yeşilköy on the Lycian Way; a clear bay where yachts and day boats stop.
- Distance
- On a boat trip
- Getting there
- Boat only
- Entry fee
- Included in the boat trip
By boatQuiet
Photo: Unior · Public domainSandy beaches~30 min
Akçagerme Plajı
At the entrance to Kaş, an organised public beach with sunbeds and umbrellas for hire.
- Distance
- ~30 min
- Getting there
- Car or minibus
- Entry fee
- Free · Sunbed 200 TL
FamiliesPebble
Prices are for the 2026 season and may change. Ancient-site prices are the Ministry of Culture and Tourism rates for foreign visitors; Turkish citizens pay a different rate and can use the Müze Kart.
Photo: HALUK COMERTEL · CC BY 3.0Things to do
A boat trip from Kalkan
Nothing sums up a day in Kalkan like a boat trip. Wooden gulets leave the yacht harbour in the morning; you swim in coves no road reaches, take a mud bath, eat a home-cooked lunch on board and come back late afternoon. The water is so clear you can see rocks metres below.
- Swim in coves no road reaches
- Natural mud bath
- Snorkelling in Aquarium Bay
- Home-cooked lunch on board
- A calm day for families and children
- Private and sunset trips on request
Boat operators
01Kalkan
Eylül Boat
Family boat: daily trips from the marina to the bays with a mud bath, lunch and afternoon tea included. Private, sunset and BBQ tours too.
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02Kalkan
Sea Bella & Junior
7-hour family boat trip from the yacht harbour: home-cooked Turkish lunch, swim stops, mud bath and Aquarium Bay.
Phone+90 544 478 07 07
03Kalkan
Falcon Boat Trip
Day trip about 10:30–17:00 with several swim stops including the mud bath, lunch on board.
Phone+90 532 393 42 48
04Kalkan
Julia Boat
The Serkan family’s boat: shared and private day trips from the yacht harbour with lunch and swim stops.
Phone+90 538 726 06 63
05Kalkan
Korsan Boat
Captain Ali and Burcu’s boat: homemade meals on board, private hire available.
Phone+90 507 308 50 61
06Kaş
Captain Ergun Boat Trips
Private boat and gulet hire from Kaş/Kalkan to Kekova and the coast; Kastellorizo day trips.
Phone+90 542 731 23 58
07Kalkan
Lycia Boat
Private boat run by Kalkan’s Tanç brothers: day trips 10:00–17:00 and sunset cruises 18:00–22:30.
Phone+90 532 496 37 27
In summer, book a day ahead. Bring a towel, sun cream and some cash.
Beach clubs
Most are reached by free water taxi from the harbour.
Representative photoPhoto: 35_egeturk · CC BY-SA 3.001Old Town
Indigo Beach Club
Just past the harbour wall: deck, loungers, restaurant and live music in the evening; entry fee.
CentralOn footWater sports
Sunbed300 TL
Phone+90 242 844 21 12
Representative photoPhoto: Tevfik Teker · CC BY-SA 4.002Old Town
Çakıl Beach Club
Large deck, sea ladders, bar-restaurant with harbour views; water-skiing and diving.
On foot
Sunbed500 TL
Phone+90 538 699 62 24
Representative photoPhoto: Alina Hedz · CC BY-SA 4.003West of the bay
Yalı Beach Club
10-minute walk from the harbour; clifftop loungers, bar and occasional jazz nights.
AdultsWater sports
Sunbed500 TL
Phone+90 532 689 63 54
Representative photoPhoto: Ferit BAYCUMAN · CC BY-SA 4.004Across the harbour
Palm Beach Club
Free water taxi from the harbour; garden, sea trampoline, weekly BBQ night. Great for families.
FamiliesWater taxi
Sunbed600 TL
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Representative photoPhoto: Klára Vykonalová · Public domain05Kışla, east of the bay
Zest Beach Club
Multi-level platforms, saltwater pool and restaurant; one of the largest. Recently listed as temporarily closed; call before going.
PoolWater taxi
Sunbed650 TL
Phone+90 530 360 86 96
Representative photoPhoto: Karim Jamal · CC BY 3.006Kömürlük
Denizim Beach Club
Shallow beach area, platforms, table tennis and a sunset photo frame; family-friendly.
Water sports
Sunbed500 TLUnder 12s free
Phone+90 532 265 20 80
Representative photoPhoto: Sinan Şahin · CC BY 3.007Kalamar Bay
Kalamar Beach Club
Kayaks, pedal boats and sea trampoline included; dive centre and restaurant. Call ahead about transfers.
DivingKids
Sunbed600 TLkayaks, pedalos and trampoline included
Phone+90 545 844 10 61
Representative photoPhoto: Nihat1988 · CC BY 3.008Kalamar Bay
Kulübe Beach Club
Kulübe Hotel’s private-cove club; clear water for snorkelling and a waterside restaurant.
Quiet
Sunbed400 TL
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Representative photoPhoto: Erika Praefcke · CC BY 1.009West of the bay
Caretta Beach Club
Multi-level platforms in a wooded cove; good snorkelling and a fairly priced café-bar.
Quiet
Sunbed250 TL
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Representative photoPhoto: Tugceeakgunn91 · CC BY-SA 4.010Kışla, east of the bay
Mahal Beach Club
Water taxi only; stone platforms, massage, stone-oven pizza. Adult-oriented. Recently listed as temporarily closed; call before going.
Adults
Sunbed1.000 TLprivate gazebo 2,750 TL
Phone+90 531 721 88 61
Representative photoPhoto: Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 3.011Kışla, east of the bay
Kalkan Beach Park
Free water taxis; pool, water slide and sea swimming. For families with children.
FamiliesWater taxi
Sunbed750 TLwaterslide day pass 500 TL
Phone+90 540 525 52 61
Representative photoPhoto: Karim Jamal · CC BY 3.012Kışla, east of the bay
Patara Prince Beach Club
Free water taxi from the lighthouse pier; seawater pools (one adults-only), restaurant. Day fee for non-guests.
PoolFamilies
Sunbed750 TL
Phone+90 242 844 39 20
Representative photoPhoto: 35_egeturk · CC BY-SA 3.013Kalamar Bay
Lures Beach Club
Adults 16+; private platform, cabanas, beach bar and spa. Paid boat service from the marina.
AdultsPool
Sunbed2.000 TLas food & drink credit; sunbed included
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