Kalkan is not very rich in outstanding sights, except for historical structures, which are preserved here with special trepidation. But in the vicinity of the town you can find many interesting places.
So, for example, about an hour's drive from Kalkan is the Saklikent Gorge, which is considered the second largest in Europe. Its length reaches 20 km. Sheer cliffs towering over the river, waterfalls, the freshness of dense vegetation, as well as several cozy restaurants will give you an unforgettable vacation away from the hustle and bustle of large resorts. The best time to visit this place is late May - early September. It is recommended to use comfortable shoes that you do not mind getting wet. If you wish, you can rent rubber boots at the entrance to the gorge.
4 km from this place there is another attraction - the historical settlement of Tlos, which is one of the oldest in Lycia. On the territory of the settlement, there are ancient tombs, including the sarcophagus of Bellerophon. The tomb is decorated with an image of a hero riding a pegasus.
It is definitely recommended to visit the island of Kekova with the town of Kalekey. This trip will give at the same time a lot of sun, relaxation and new knowledge about the ancient culture. Here is the sunken city of Simena, which was originally divided into two parts - island and mainland. On the coast of the mainland, you can find the old fishing village of Kalekei, with many medieval structures, including a castle built by the Knights of Rhodes. Also here you can see the smallest Lycian amphitheater, located on the top of one of the mountains, from where amazing views open.
Across the bay is the insular part of Simena, where you can see the partially flooded ruins of the ancient city. Houses and streets descending under the water look at the same time eerie and mesmerizing. You can get here from the village of Uchagiz by renting a boat with a glass bottom, through which you can clearly see the entire underwater part of the sunken city.
Another important Lycian city was Mira, or Myra. Today you can see the ancient amphitheater, stone tombs located in the rock. There is also the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is adorned with elaborate marble mosaic floors. There are also preserved ancient frescoes. It is also known that a tomb was found relatively recently on the territory of the temple, which, according to presumably data, is the burial place of the saint himself.
So, for example, about an hour's drive from Kalkan is the Saklikent Gorge, which is considered the second largest in Europe. Its length reaches 20 km. Sheer cliffs towering over the river, waterfalls, the freshness of dense vegetation, as well as several cozy restaurants will give you an unforgettable vacation away from the hustle and bustle of large resorts. The best time to visit this place is late May - early September. It is recommended to use comfortable shoes that you do not mind getting wet. If you wish, you can rent rubber boots at the entrance to the gorge.
4 km from this place there is another attraction - the historical settlement of Tlos, which is one of the oldest in Lycia. On the territory of the settlement, there are ancient tombs, including the sarcophagus of Bellerophon. The tomb is decorated with an image of a hero riding a pegasus.
It is definitely recommended to visit the island of Kekova with the town of Kalekey. This trip will give at the same time a lot of sun, relaxation and new knowledge about the ancient culture. Here is the sunken city of Simena, which was originally divided into two parts - island and mainland. On the coast of the mainland, you can find the old fishing village of Kalekei, with many medieval structures, including a castle built by the Knights of Rhodes. Also here you can see the smallest Lycian amphitheater, located on the top of one of the mountains, from where amazing views open.
Across the bay is the insular part of Simena, where you can see the partially flooded ruins of the ancient city. Houses and streets descending under the water look at the same time eerie and mesmerizing. You can get here from the village of Uchagiz by renting a boat with a glass bottom, through which you can clearly see the entire underwater part of the sunken city.
Another important Lycian city was Mira, or Myra. Today you can see the ancient amphitheater, stone tombs located in the rock. There is also the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is adorned with elaborate marble mosaic floors. There are also preserved ancient frescoes. It is also known that a tomb was found relatively recently on the territory of the temple, which, according to presumably data, is the burial place of the saint himself.
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