Kalkan Beaches — Driving Guide Kaputaş Beach Roadside parking above the beach — arrives early in summer as it fills by mid-morning. The iconic turquoise cove between two towering cliffs. Access via 187 steps from the D400 road above. No shade, minimal facilities. The water colour is extraordinary — genuinely the most photogenic beach on this coast. In peak summer it gets very crowded after 10am. Arrive before 9am in July/August. Bring your own shade, water, and snacks. The steps back up in afternoon heat are demanding. Patara Beach Large car park at the beach entrance, included in the entry fee. Turkey's longest uninterrupted sand beach at 18 km. Wide, windswept, and never crowded despite its fame. The beach closes at sunset for loggerhead turtle conservation. Entry €15 includes access to the adjacent Patara ancient city ruins. Combine beach time with the Lycian ruins in the morning or late afternoon when it's cooler. Sun loungers and umbrellas available for hire. Lifeguards on duty in summer. Kalkan Town Beach (Kalamar Beach) In town Limited roadside parking. Walking is easier from central Kalkan. A small pebble beach in Kalamar Bay, the closest beach option to Kalkan centre. Several beach clubs and platforms offer sun loungers, food and drinks. The water is clean and calm. Good for a lazy afternoon without driving. The beach clubs charge for loungers but the setting is pleasant. Swimming platforms extend over deeper water. Big Pebble Beach (Büyük Çakıl) Edge of old town Walk from centre Very limited. Walk from old town. Kalkan's main public beach, a pebble strip at the eastern edge of the old town. Free access, a few cafés nearby. The pebbles are large and uncomfortable without shoes. Bring water shoes for comfort. Best for a quick dip rather than a full beach day. Akbel Beach Parking available at beach clubs. A quieter alternative to Kaputaş, with a mix of pebble and platform beach clubs. Less dramatic scenery but more relaxed atmosphere and easier parking. Good option when Kaputaş is too crowded. Several beach clubs with full food and drink service. Kalkan Beaches — Driving Guide Kalkan itself doesn't have a classic sandy beach, but the surrounding coast has some of Turkey's most beautiful swimming spots. Here's where to drive and what to expect. Kaputaş actually sits about halfway along the D400 between Kalkan and Kaş, so it pairs naturally with a day spent further east — the dive coves, Lycian rock tombs and harbour town make a great pairing if you're exploring things to do around Kaş on the same trip.