Kalkan information: Emergencies
Emergency situations on your Kalkan holiday
No one expects an emergency on holiday, but it helps to know who to contact and what to do if something happens to you or your party.
In Kalkan (and across the wider Antalya region), the simplest rule is:
Call 112 for emergency services.
112 can connect you to the Police, Jandarma (military police), Fire Brigade, Ambulance and Coast Guard as needed.
Emergency number
112
Save this to your phone before travel.
If you call 112 from a landline, operators may be able to see the registered address of the phone, which can help if you cannot provide clear directions.
Emergencies on the beach or at sea
Kalkan's main beach typically has life-saving equipment in place during the season. If you need to raise an alarm nearby, local staff at the beach cafés can often help you contact the right service quickly.
Kaputaş and Patara beaches may not have lifeguards at all times. In peak season you may see a Jandarma presence at Kaputaş; at Patara, staff at the main beach café can usually assist if something urgent occurs.
Helpful phrases
Help! = İmdat! (Im daht)
I need the coastguard = Sahil güvenlik istiyorum (Saa-hil goovan-lik ist-yoorum)
I don't know where my wife is = Eşim nerede bilmiyorum (Eshim neh-reh-deh bilm-yoorum)
I don't know where my husband is = Kocam nerede bilmiyorum (Kocham neh-reh-deh bilm-yoorum)
I don't know where my child is = Çocuğum nerede bilmiyorum (Choh-chuum neh-reh-deh bilm-yoorum)
He/she is on a boat = O botta (Oh bott-tah)
He/she is drowning = O boğuluyor (Oh bohl-yoor)
The boat is sinking = Bot batıyor (Bott bat-tyoor)
If you need urgent help: call 112 and state the beach name (e.g. Kalkan Beach, Kaputaş, Patara), the nearest café, and any obvious landmarks (steps, car park, jetty).
Tip: If you're out on a boat, share your live location by message where possible, or give the nearest bay or headland name.
Road traffic accidents
If you are involved in a road traffic accident, call 112 and ask to be connected to the relevant service (often the Jandarma or Traffic Police, depending on location).
For safety and insurance reasons, avoid moving vehicles until instructed by the attending officers, unless staying put creates an immediate danger. If it's safe to do so, take photos and note the location (a nearby landmark, road name, or dropped pin).
Always carry your driving documents when using a hire car or scooter. Insurance requirements can vary; check your hire agreement and travel insurance wording.
Helpful phrases
The accident is on (road name) = Kaza (road name) yolunda (Ka-zaah yoh-lun-dah)
Someone is hurt = Biri yaralandı (Birri yar-ah-lan-duh)
I am hurt = Ben yaralandım (Behn yar-ah-lan-diim)
Vehicle words
Car = araba (ah-rah-bah)
Van = van
Minibus = minibüs (mini-boos)
Bus = otobüs (otto-boos)
Lorry = kamyon (kaam-yon)
Scooter / motorbike = motor
Pedestrian = yaya (yay-yah)
Theft, robbery or loss of property
In the event of a break-in or theft, call 112 and explain what has happened and where you are. If it's safe to do so, switch on outside lights and make noise rather than confronting anyone.
Be ready to share clear directions. In the Old Town, staff may recognise street names more readily; in hillside areas, landmarks often work better (nearby hotel, mosque, supermarket, or a well-known junction).
If you need help communicating in Turkish, contact your local representative or our team.
Loss or theft of your passport
If your passport is lost or stolen, the British Honorary Consulate in Fethiye is a key point of contact. Fethiye is roughly an hour's drive from Kalkan.
Tip: keep a scanned copy of your passport securely on your phone (or in email/cloud storage) so you can provide details quickly if needed.
British Honorary Consulate (Fethiye)
Atatürk Caddesi, Likya İş Merkezi
Kat: 2 No: 202
48300 Fethiye, Muğla, Türkiye
Email: bhcfethiye@superonline.com
Phone: (009) 0252 614 6302
Also useful
The UK Government's Turkey travel advice pages include up-to-date guidance on what to do if you lose your passport and how to contact consular services.
If you develop respiratory or flu-like symptoms while abroad
If you or someone in your party feels unwell (for example with fever, cough, or breathing difficulty), take local medical advice and follow current local guidance on testing and self-isolation where relevant.
- Call 112 for urgent medical help.
- For health guidance and non-urgent advice lines, Turkey also uses 184 (Ministry of Health contact centre).
- Contact your travel insurance provider as soon as possible if treatment is needed.
- Inform our local team and the UK office so we can support practical arrangements.
For pre-travel health guidance and destination updates, you can also refer to TravelHealthPro.
Emergency numbers and local procedures can change. The information above is shared in good faith; if in doubt, call 112 for urgent help and refer to UK Government travel advice for the most up-to-date consular guidance.
