If you imagine that Turkey’s Dalmatian coast is all purpose-built resorts and noisy nightclubs then you’ve clearly never been to Kalkan. Authentic, traditional charm is something the small resort and fishing village of Kalkan takes very seriously. Nestled into the hillside with the Mediterranean in front and the Taurus Mountains rearing up dramatically behind, development has been restricted to ensure that the character of this beautiful old village is maintained. The locals here work hard to make sure that visitors are welcomed but never hassled, so the elegant restaurants serving traditional cuisine, quaint shops and lovely beaches all have a

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