55°
13°
°F | °C
Mostly Cloudy
Humidity: 94%
Wind: N at 1 mph
Fri

50 | 68
10 | 20
Sat

52 | 68
11 | 20
Sun

55 | 67
12 | 19
Mon

46 | 66
7 | 18
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About Kalkan

Kalkan is a town on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, which averages 300 days of sunshine a year. The area includes many historical sites and many fine beaches. The word Kalkan is Turkish for 'shield'. Kalkan is an old fishing town, and the only safe harbor between Kaş and Fethiye; it is famous for its white-washed houses, descending to the sea, and its brightly colored bougainvilleas.