Villas in Kalkan with Private Pools

Kalkan climbs the hillside above a small harbour on Turkey's Lycian coast — whitewashed houses, bougainvillea over the narrow streets, and a bay that goes deep blue by mid-morning.

Most villas sit on the terraces above the town, which is why a sea view here is the norm rather than the exception. It is a steep place: the walk down to the harbour restaurants is easy and the walk back is a climb, so villas further up trade a few minutes in the car for a wider view.

Kaputaş beach and the long sands at Patara are a short drive west, boat trips leave the harbour every morning, and the beach clubs around the bay stay open right through the season.