Samira Exclusive Hotel & Apartments

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast that offers plenty of sun, pristine beaches and a peaceful, low key vibe, with ample places to eat and drink, Kalkan is an excellent choice. This hotel is ideally located in the town centre, just a 10-15 minute walk from the picturesque harbour, where you’ll find lots of yachts, fishing boats and restaurants with terraces looking out towards the sea. 

As well as a small, white pebble beach just next to the harbour, you’ll also have access to the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, which has a separate children’s swimming area and a snack bar on the side. Take a taxi or a dolmus (minibus) to Patara Beach, a little further along the coast, and you’ll find one of the most alluring stretches of golden sand in the region, fringed by rolling dunes and offering spectacular views of the Taurus Mountains in the distance.

Besides a plentiful buffet breakfast and tasty lunch options every day, the on-site restaurant also hosts regular themed Turkish, barbecue and fish nights if you fancy staying in for dinner. If you choose an apartment you'll have access to your own kitchen facilities – or you may even be tempted to stroll into town and try out one of the local tavernas.