The last week of September is terrible in the UK; therefore the southern Turkish beach is the perfect place to have an off-season vacation. To prepare for the upcoming long winter, the British people need one more dose of real heat. However, where can you go? Portugal is nice, but the sea is cold and stormy. It rains in the France, Greece is too windy, and Spain is dry countryside with graffiti that reads, “Tourists go home.” Therefore Mediterranean Turkey is ideal!
However, a little further south is just what you’re looking for: genuine heat, friendly inhabitants, serene waters, breathtaking scenery, and delicious food. Kalkan in Turkey is the solution for late September.
Where is the location?
Located on the turquoise coast of southern Turkey, facing the Mediterranean, is Kalkan and Fethiye, which are roughly an 80-minute drive north. The Fidanka hotel is a family-run establishment with lovely gardens and antiques. Who will adore it? Couples seeking a vacation that is less crowded
A charming old town in the Mediterranean
I believe that no place is flawless. Although Kalkan isn’t either, especially considering that it’s a 90-minute drive from the airport, it is just right, and here’s why.
It’s a small village on the south coast of the country, on a gorgeous bay surrounded by mountains. In contrast to the oppressive 40°C craziness of July or August, the temperature in September will be around 30°C, which is ideal for tanning. There will be blue skies. In contrast to Greece’s barren brown, the mountainsides will still be dotted with lush green. The waters will be warm and smooth. There will be an irresistible desire to send boastful WhatsApp messages to pals back home.
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Kalkan’s historic town lies at its centre. It’s all cobbled streets between whitewashed houses with wooden balconies decorated with bougainvillea, and everyone is right when they say it’s adorable. It looks extremely Greek, which is true—this was a Greek town until the 1920s. It’s beautiful and much more beautiful because this is all you will need to appreciate in terms of architecture. There is some further ancient history in the vicinity, such as a Roman amphitheater in Xanthos and some Lycian artifacts in Tlos, but it is only significant enough to be considered respectable.
Upmarket beach clubs
Because everyone is at the beach, or more specifically, the “beach club,” during the day, the old town center is pleasantly bustling at night but drowsy during the day. The fact that there isn’t much sand to write home about is another flaw in Kalkan culture. It’s hardly Caribbean or Cornish-grade powder, but there is a somewhat small and gritty town beach or you can take a 15-minute taxi ride to Patara or Kaputas to get something a little nicer.
As an alternative, you check into one of the half-dozen beach clubs scattered along the bay’s rocky shore. For around ten pounds, you can get a lounger, a sunshade (which you’ll need), a restaurant, a bar, and a variety of diving platforms from which you can do your best belly flop into the remarkably clear water.
Boat cruises
A few dozen gulets provide cruises from the quaint quayside, so if people aren’t at the beach clubs during the day, they’re on boat trips. The offerings of all the boats are essentially the same: cruise to a charming cove where you can enjoy a drink and snacks; dive-bomb from the boat, splashing around, and snorkeling.
Boutique hotel with sea views
Over the years, Kalkan has developed a small but devoted British fan base. It’s a rather unique area and the Fidanka Hotel welcomes visitors with open arms. In order to find recovered pieces of old buildings, like as carved doorways, stained-glass windows, antique furniture, wooden beams, and old railway sleepers, the business owners searched through house sales and remnant stores throughout Turkey.
The 17-room boutique hotel was then constructed using the lot and fresh, rough timber. There was an abundance of jungle-quality vegetation, with trees, bushes, and potted plants growing out of every nook and cranny. The end effect is reminiscent of a tropical treehouse antique store. It is also really comfy, which defies all realistic expectations.
If you still need summer sunshine this September, head to Kalkan in Turkey, you won’t be disappointed!
Source The Times
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