Oasishotelkalkan.com
Title
Oasis Hotel Kalkan
Description
A small peaceful Mediterranean resort and fishing town on the beautiful Turquoise Coast of Turkey, Kalkan has not been touched by mass tourism. More sophisticated than the usual resort town, Kalkan appeals to travelers looking for more than a "sun and sea" holiday.Because of its great charm, Kalkan has a growing number of perennial visitors who say the town is the only holiday destination they would choose to visit repeatedly. There is simply no other town quite like Kalkan along Turkey's coast
Home to impressive ruins and Birthplace of Father Christmas. 7 km from Xanthos lies the impressive beach of Patara.16 km of pure white sand that has formed dunes over the ruins of ancient Patara. Here you will see the Theatre 2nd BC which is partially covered by a dune, over 100 ft high. A triple arched gate from the 1BC stands at the entrance of the ruins, nearby is the Necropolis and a Lycian tomb. Before the 4th Cent Patara also had the Oracle of Apollo of which now little remains. Santa Claus-Father Christmas was born here at Patara; he was canonised to Bishop (St Nicholas) in the 4th Cent. His church is located in Demra, farther east along the coast.
Languages
English
Contact
- The Tidewinds Group, Inc..
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