Lycian
Tombs, Fethiye
Set just above the town centre,
these tombs in Fethiye are easily accessible by foot.
Further up from the tombs are
caves, where supposedly someone still lives. This whole area at the back of
Fethiye provides a real experience of the Turkish rural way of life.
Patara - Beach
With its cool breezes and
rolling waves, the white sands of Patara Beach extend for 18kms. Entrance to the
beach is 10 million TL per person, but tickets can be used for a week. It is a
heavily protected area, as turtles bury their eggs and hatch here. Only 20
minutes by car from Kalkan. Cafe type restaurant available on the beach, and
more extensive restaurants at the edge of the beach.
Letoon - Beach and ruins
At the west end of Patara
beach, and in many places west of the main stretch, you can find places to have
your own private sunbathing and barbecues. About half way along the 18km beach,
the Esen river runs into the sea, and for those who enjoy fishing, this can be
organised on the river shores.
Saklikent gorge
The spectacular gorge of
Saklikent lies approximately one hour away from Kalkan by car/taxi. The drive to
the gorge goes through pine forests, and along a pretty riverbed, then the
entrance has many riverside cafes and restaurants where you can sit on Turkish
style seating on river platforms, in the shade from the hot summer sun. Walking
through the gorge is fun, starting with a walk on a suspended walkway, followed
by wading across the ice-cold river (up to about knee height), then walking
along the gorge as far as you can make it. You can walk a considerable way,
without too much climbing, although practical shoes which are not ruined by
water are recommended (and are also available for hire in the gorge), and a
change of clothes - just in case!
