More Places Around Kalkan

SAKLIKENT GORGE:

SAKLIKENT GORGE


It is regarded as being the third longest canyon in Europe, behind Verdon in France and Vikos in Greece. The Lost City and "Hidden Valley" are other names for the Saklikent Gorge. A stream runs through the freezing waters of this valley. In Saklikent National Park, it is possible to stroll across the water and occasionally on hanging wooden platforms eating at the restaurant with areas on the water, enjoying the view and if you dare, even try to put your feet in the freezing water! It is one of the canyons in Turkey that tourists find most interesting, between 200 and 300 thousand tourists visit the canyon.


KAYAKOY:

KAYAKOY


Despite being approximately five kilometers west of the popular tourist destination of Hisarönü, the settlement of Kayaköy has been completely deserted since 1923. In the scorching sun, hundreds of stone homes slowly deteriorate as a story of abandonment is waiting to be found. This place really takes the visitors back in time as you wander around abandoned houses of Kayakoy. But as you go down from the historical site, you can easily find beautiful restaurants serving delicious Turkish pastry which is famous there and also a lot of options for BBQ style lunch or dinner.


FETHIYE:

FETHIYE


Fethiye draws visitors from all over the world with its breathtaking mountains, many sandy beaches, islands, various bays that are hidden from view, and vibrant, bustling bazaars.Visitors will have a lot of fun in Fethiye choosing activities from paragliding, water rafting, boat tours, jeep safaris on mountain route and scuba diving with all the splendor of the undersea world. Streets in Fethiye are crowded with a variety of stores, bars, and eateries where visitors may enjoy a nice shopping experience and sample delectable regional and European food.
For a unique experience for Turkish meze and fresh fish, do not miss the ‘Balik Pazari’, Fish Market located in the center of the city where you can choose your own fish from variety of vendors and choose a restaurant of your liking and they will cook your fish for you.


OLUDENIZ:

OLUDENIZ


Oludeniz is a 15 km drive from Fethiye which is a part of Turkey's Lycian province, has a long history, with ruins dating back roughly three thousand years. You can also join the Lycian Way from nearby Fethiye, a walking track that goes all the way to Antalya and passes through several famous ruins.

In Turkish, Ölüdeniz means "dead sea," however this is not a literal translation; it refers to how peaceful the sea is. As a result, it is suitable for a family beach vacation with safe swimming waters.

Oludeniz, like most Turkish holiday destinations in this region, began as a fishing village and has since grown into a bustling tourism center.

Aside from the blue of the sea, the center point of Oludeniz is the massive Babadag Mountain, which climbs high up to the sky behind the beach. This means 'father mountain,' and it's one of the top paragliding places in the world. Overall, the stunning setting of the entire town makes Oludeniz the ideal location to visit in Fethiye.

You can also take the newly made cable car to enjoy the view from the top of the mountains at the restaurant on the clouds watching the paragliders do their jumps or book a paragliding with one if the instructors and be the one jumping! It is possible to take a minibus running from Fethiye every 20 minutes to Oludeniz or drive in 25 minutes if you choose to hire a car.


LYCIAN WAY:

LYCIAN WAY


The Lycian Way is a hiking trail that follows the remnants of the historic Lycian trade route along Turkey's Mediterranean coast.

This walkway was created in the 1990s by a woman named Kate Clow from England. Her plan was to build a 509-kilometer-long Lycian Way connecting 18 ancient cities from Fethiye to Antalya. She received the financial resources to implement the plan after winning a competition launched by a Turkish bank with this proposal, and she immediately began working on it. It took her two years to finish. Today, many tourist visit Turkey to complete this beautiful hike following the traces of history and natural beauty.

The Lycian Way runs along the Mediterranean coast. The trekking season in this region is relatively extended due to the Mediterranean environment. Summers are extremely hot, but winters are pleasant. The finest time for hiking is in the spring, when you can observe nature in bloom without being overwhelmed by scorching temperatures. You may also favor the months of October and November. During these months, the humidity progressively decreases, and the climate is ideal. Due to the high heat, we do not recommend visiting between May and August. Heavy rains fall between November and February, making the climate unfavorable.

You may experience the amazing beauty of nature and historical relics no matter what season you visit.