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- Kalkan
Kalkan
The charming Mediterranean holiday resort and fishing town of
Kalkan is situated on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, and is sought after
by a crowd more in search of atmosphere and charisma than mere fun
and sun. Narrow twisting streets, historic Ottoman architecture,
shuttered windows and white-washed houses, as well as sweeping
views over the harbour and sparkling bay, are part of its unique
character.
The genuine friendliness of Kalkan locals is a welcome change
from the hassle experienced in most holiday towns. Untouched by
mass tourism, Kalkan is small, unspoiled and laid-back, but still
has plenty to offer holidaymakers, from beautiful beaches and
watersports, to ancient Lycean history and boat cruises. Kalkan
also boasts the highest number of restaurants and bars per square
metre on the Turkish coast, and is renowned for its rooftop wining
and dining opportunities.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.