Akay Pension

Top choice in Turquoise Coast


It's the hard-working, hospitable owners Kazim and Aysȩ, who really make this fine place, which has a comfy Ottoman-style lounge and well-maintained, attractive rooms with good air-con and minibars, modern bathrooms and balconies overlooking citrus groves. There's a pair of two-bedroom apartments for families, too. Aysȩ's cooking is legendary; sample at least one set meal (from ₺30) while here.


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1. Ancient Patara

1.07 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…

2. Patara Beach

1.62 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…

3. Xanthos

5.29 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 …

4. Mosque

5.35 MILES

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

5. Lighthouse

5.38 MILES

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

7. Kaputaş Beach

7.9 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…

8. Letoon

9.61 MILES

Sharing a place with the Lycian capital Xanthos on Unesco's World Heritage list since 1988, Letoön is home to some of the finest ruins on the Lycian Way.