Guru's Place

Kalkan


Affable Hüseyin and his family, who have been in the area for four centuries, have been running this scenically located seaside restaurant (4km south of town) for 20 years. Food is authentic and fresh, coming from their own garden. The small menu is mostly focused on daily specials and Turkish classics such as kuzu incik (lamb shank).

Cooking classes are also offered (€45 per person) which involve shopping for local ingredients then a slap-up meal.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kalkan attractions

1. Kaputaş Beach

1.37 MILES

This perfectly formed little beach, 7km from town towards Kaş, often makes the cover of travel guides and magazines with its dazzling turquoise shallows…

3. Lighthouse

1.96 MILES

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

4. Mosque

2.06 MILES

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

5. Patara Beach

6.41 MILES

Backed by large sand dunes, this splendid, 18km-long sandy beach is one of Turkey's best. Due to its length, you can find a quiet spot even in the height…

6. Ancient Patara

6.48 MILES

Patara's grand monuments lie scattered along the road to the beach. The main section of ruins is dominated by the dilapidated 5000-seat theatre. Next door…

7. Xanthos

10.01 MILES

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

10.02 MILES

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