Kalkan - Antalya - Turkey

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Located at the southwest corner of Turkey, Kalkan is a growing small seaside town. It is 210 km from Antalya, which is one of the main cities of Turkey. Much nearer, there is Fethiye, which is a larger seaside town only at 80 km distance. Being settled by a steep mountainside around a small marina, it provides an excellent view from most of the plots of the town. The town is mainly divided into 3 main regions. The former part is the central one with traditional houses opening directly to the historical narrow streets of Kalkan.

As the residentials continue rising up the mountainside, the new settlement district including newly constructed houses starts. The west of the town, named as Kalamar, is the second development zone with some nice hotels also included. Kışla at the opposite direction, presents the newest development district with a magnificent sunset over the sea and mountain view, including Kalkan village panorama.

Kalkan is 3 hours drive from Antalya, where flights are available all through the year, but as the new seaside road is finished then it will be 2 - 2,5 hours. It is only 1,5 hours hours drive from Dalaman airport, but the flights are available only during the high season. By this year, the new international terminal building will be completed and the flights from Dalaman will also be available all through the year. Transportation to nearby towns, like Patara or Kaş, is provided by minibuses. For everyday use within the town, taxis or rental cars are available.

Likya Residence Hotel & SPA invites you to experience this blend in peaceful and comfortable surroundings with tailored services 12 months of the year. The comfort of home and warmth with its excellent staff is found only at the Likya. Sitting with its toes in the Mediterranean, this new property is all about the panoramic views from incredibly spacious suites. Indeed, wherever you are in the hotel, you have magnificent views out to sea and towards Kalkan Marina.

ROOM
24 Deluxe Suites up from 40 m2 with private terrace and 3 Master Deluxe Suites with jacuzzi up to 60 m2, all with private terrace. No other hotel in Kalkan can claim such wonderful, uninterrupted views; there are no buildings between the hotel and the sea, nor can any other hotel provide such large rooms. The 24 deluxe suites alone measure a generous 40 metres square and the largest of the 3 master deluxe suites, an incredible 60 metres square.

A sublime blend of contemporary and traditional, the hotel has used the highest quality materials and luxury fabrics. All the 24 deluxe suites and 3 master deluxe suites offer aircondition, minibar, satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities and complimentary bottled water. You can choose where to stay from a range of deluxe suites with spacious terraces, or from the master deluxe suites situated at the top of the hotel with your own private sunbathing area and jacuzzi.

The 27 rooms and suites are all designed with clean lines, bright colours, and soothing decor along with luxurious equipment - large plasma screen televisions, high-tech and sinfully comfortable king-size beds create most pleasurable and a romantic hideaway.

RESTAURANT & BAR
Restaurant and bars provide International, Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine in elegant settings and offer wonderfully relaxing views. This restaurant serves drinks, snacks and a daily fresh casual lunch and diner. With a uniquely romantic setting, the Likya Residence Hotel & SPA is the perfect venue for Honey moon. 500 m2 Restaurant, offering the best view of Kalkan bay, the Likya Restaurant & Bar is open daily during the season from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm. 600 m2 Lobby / Bar area.

Room service is also available up until midnight. The hotel has its own gulet boat for the sole use of guests, who can book a lazy day at sea and evening dinner cruise.

Ottoman Nights
Cold Appetizers : Melon, White cheese, Stuffed pepper, Aubergine salad, Humus, Cucumber yogurt, Aubergine with tomato sauce, Spicy red pepper, Roasted pickled pepper, Parsley with cummin, Shephard salad
Starter : Spicy Pastry (Pastrami, cheese, tomatos and pepper filled pastry rolls)
Main Course : Sultan's Delight (Lamb ragout on a bed of aubergine puree), Fish Casserole (Oven peached fish in a vegetable sauce)
Desserts : Oven baked rice pudding, Turkish dessert plate, Seasonal fruits

SWIMMING POOL
The swimming pool is the hotel's centrepiece and the terrace featuring a stunning view. 195 m2 Outdoor pool. With a wealth of amenities on offer another highlight of the hotel is the freshwater pool, with ample sunbathing areas; there is even an indoor swimming pool too.

BEACH
Private beach.

BEACH CLUB
Likya Residence Hotel & SPA is located in the quiet and picturesque fishing village of Kalkan. The natural bay makes Kalkan an ideal destination for sailing and boating, and is the perfect place to relax. The hotel is set amongst lush Mediterranean olive trees with wonderful views of the mountains and see. Kalkan, which has an appearance of a sweet fisherman borough, become one of the most important centers of yachting tourism recently.

It is an unique tourism heaven with its numerous bays and islands, near ruin places and surrounding pine grove hills besides its natural harbor. Likya has opened her doors to let you discover a culture which blends with modern day and historical sites. The guests can enliven their holidays with daily tours and water sports at the hotel private beach.

The "Yalı Beach Club" has a super position directly undernieth the "Likya" and at the sea, just a little walk down a beach path and just a 5 minute walk from the bars and restaurants in Kalkan Harbour. The views are excellent, facing directly out to the sea. "Yalı" currently is also a bed and breakfast hotel and provides lunchtime snacks and evening meals. Lower in the cliff face is a bar and sunbathing areas which can hold approx. 40 people.

SPA & WELLNESS
Likya Residence Hotel & SPA centre has various treatment rooms, a heated indoor pool with a sun terrace. Massage, couple rooms, VIP room, sauna and two steam rooms, a waterfall cave and a Turkish bath, Fitness room and Vitamin Bar belong also the SPA centre. Spa Centre Includes; Turkish Bath, Various Massages, Reflexology, Spa Rituals, Facial Treatments, Body Treatments, Other Treatments, Waxing.

You will find complete bliss in the generous facilities of the "Dream" SPA - featuring a full range of massages, skin and body treatments, a fitness centre and a traditional Turkish bath, sauna and steam room. 1500 m2 SPA center general area with 2 steam rooms, shower cave, VIP relaxing rooms with jaccuzi / sauna / shower (41 m2), 5 massage rooms, couple room (36 m2), Fitness center

HOTEL FACILITIES
3000 m2 Outdoor property, Elevator, Shuttle Service to beach, Water sports available upon request, Game room, Privat Gulet boat.

SPORTS
The main sports activity is scuba diving, which is carried out by professional trainers. Rafting is available in Saklikent canyon, which is just half an hour distance to Kalkan. Also, paragliding is available starting from Bezirgan village to Kalkan marina. Beyond these, any water sports, like waterski, jetski, are possible.

HEALTH SERVICES
There is a small Health Center in the town, dependent on the Government. Also, there are 2 private medical centers.

MARKET
Kalkan has 2 main markets open everyday, almost 14 hours. Also, the traditional bazaar is available every Thursday within the town. If required, markets at Fethiye can be preferred accordingly.

DAY AND NIGHT LIFE
Kalkan has a very lively life style especially in summer period. During the daytime, there are various alternatives to enjoy your day by sunbathing, swimming and watersports. If you are searching for a nice sandy beach, Patara Beach is just half an hour distance by minibuses from the town center.

There is also Kaputaş Beach, 15 minutes distance from town center on the road to Kaş. You can also prefer pebble beach at the town center, which is as clean as other alternatives. At the nighttime, there is a high variety of restaurants and bars, serving international meal types as well as traditional kitchen dishes. Having the tables organized at the roof terraces, most of them benefit from the magnificent Bay view.

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