There is a particular pleasure in having the sea directly in front of you - not a short walk away, not glimpsed from a terrace, but accessible from your own bathing platform or jetty. Our waterfront villas in Kalkan sit along the shoreline, each with direct sea access and the kind of position that shapes the whole stay.
Komurluk sits around fifteen minutes' walk from the centre of Kalkan, on the western side of the bay. The views from here, across the water to the harbour and old town, are among the best in the area, particularly in the evening when the lights of Kalkan reflect across the bay. Our villas here range from smaller 1 bedroom properties to larger villas sleeping up to 16, all with bay views and generous outdoor space.
Our Premier Collection villas in the Old Town sit on the hillside above the harbour, within a short walk of Kalkan's cobbled streets with roof terrace restaurants and Ottoman-style overhanging balconies draped in bougainvillea. It is one of the more characterful parts of town to base yourself, with the waterfront easily reached on foot. Terraces are generous and the views across the bay are wide.
Kisla sits to the east of Kalkan, around twenty minutes' walk from the centre. The villas here tend toward the contemporary, with clean architectural lines and outdoor spaces oriented toward the bay that offer mesmerising views of the lights of the old town at dusk. Several beach clubs are within easy reach, most running complimentary shuttle boats to the harbour during the day.
Kalamar Bay sits just outside Kalkan, around twenty minutes' walk from the centre. The villas here are among the most architecturally distinctive in our collection, designed for larger groups with generous pool terraces and wide views across the bay to Snake and Mouse Islands. Several beach clubs are within easy reach, and the centre of Kalkan is accessible by taxi or on foot.
Kiziltas sits above the D400 at the top of Kalkan Bay, facing south across the water toward Snake and Mouse Islands. It is a quieter part of town, elevated above the centre with some of the widest views in the area. The villas here tend to be generously proportioned, with substantial outdoor spaces and facilities to match.
The Ortaalan area sits in the heart of Kalkan, within easy walking distance of the harbour, restaurants and old town. Our villas here are contemporary in design with generous terraces, private pools and sea views, and several offer additional space for games, entertaining and evenings spent at a rooftop bar with a view across the bay. Close enough to walk into town, spacious enough to spend a full day without leaving.
Islamlar sits in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, around fifteen minutes by car from Kalkan and the coast. The setting is unlike anywhere else in our collection - mountain air, complete quiet and views across an unspoilt valley, with good local restaurants close by. The villas here are among the largest and most generously proportioned we feature, built to an exceptional standard and set in surroundings that have to be seen to be understood. For guests who want something genuinely removed from the usual villa holiday, Islamlar is worth serious consideration.
Hotel Villa Mahal sits within our Premier Collection for the quality of its position alone - set into a hillside among olive groves above Kalkan, with uninterrupted sea views from every suite. The 13 rooms are individually designed, each with a distinct character, and the hotel's beach club offers a private setting that few properties in Kalkan can match. A complimentary shuttle boat connects guests to the harbour during the day.
Lures Hotel earns its place in the Premier Collection through its waterfront position in Kalamar Bay and the consistency of its offer - 52 well-designed rooms and suites, a beach club with direct sea access, and a standard of finish that sits above most of what Kalkan offers. It operates on an adults-only basis, which suits the tone of the collection well. Guests can reach Kalkan centre in under five minutes by complimentary shuttle.
