Cafe Del Mar

Kalkan


An Aladdin's cave of a place brimming with antiques and curios, hanging lanterns, sea shells and curvy metalwork furniture. It's most popular as a cafe, with an excellent range of coffees (including Baileys and frappés) and teas, as well as great homemade cakes. Also offers good cocktails (happy hour 8pm to 10pm); the owner Benjamin is a chatty character.


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Nearby Kalkan attractions

2. Lighthouse

0.06 MILES

Although Kalkan's waterfront is now mainly a hub for pleasure boats, the small lighthouse continues to guard the harbour.

3. Mosque

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Kalkan's mosque is located in the old-town district.

4. Kaputaş Beach

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5. Ancient Patara

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6. Patara Beach

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7. Xanthos

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This ancient Lycian capital is sited above the village of Kınık. From Kınık you pass the old city gates and the plinth where the fabulous Nereid Monument …

8. Akçagerme Beach

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Akçagerme Beach is a small public beach opposite the exit to Gökseki, along the main road west to Kalkan; it's 3km from Kaș.