Kalkan was once a Greek fishing village and an important safe harbour named Kalamaki. After the Turkish Wars of Independence in 1923 and the exchange in population between the Greeks and Turks it was renamed Kalkan. The use of overland transport caused a decrease in sea trade and the importance of Kalkan faded away until it was re-born as a small tourist resort. Many of the buildings are listed and the charm of the town is conserved as strict building and preservation codes are observed.

Built in the Greek ottoman style of architecture old Kalkan‘s narrow streets wind up form the harbour. The stone built, whitewashes  shuttered properties , often covered with bougainvillea and adorned with timber balconies  creates a town of charm and character.
The town has numerous restaurants, cafes and bars and even an underground nightclub for the young or young at heart.

The local beach in Kalkan is a 25 min walk from the villa. There are also various beach clubs where you can  dive straight into the sea or relax with  a sun-bed and umbrella or dine overlooking the sea .
Gullet cruises can be taken from Kalkan harbour and there are free boat services to the beach clubs.
There are numerous water sports available in Kalkan.