Where to Eat in Kalkan: Restaurants with a View

"Where to eat in Kalkan?" is the first question most visitors ask. The good news: Kalkan is small but punches well above its weight on flavour. Here is a quick roadmap to the right table.

View or atmosphere?

Kalkan old town is famous for terraces climbing up the hillside. For sunset, choose an upper terrace facing the sea; for an intimate evening, pick a table in a stone courtyard.

Choose by what you fancy

• Seafood: catch of the day, grilled calamari, jumbo prawns.
• Meze table: a long, shared evening with rakı.
• Traditional Turkish: slow-cooked casseroles, lamb shank, hünkar beğendi.

Practical tips

The old town is pedestrian-friendly, so wear comfortable shoes. Evenings cool down, so bring a light layer, and book ahead at your favourite spot.

Our pick: Salonika 1881

In the heart of the old town, Salonika 1881 combines the view with a rich Mediterranean menu, plenty of meze and fresh seafood.

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