A former fishing village, Kalkan's main source of income is now tourism, but development has been sympathetic, with great care taken to conserve its unique 'Kalkan' architecture, its lovely beach, and its historic old town.

Wherever you go in Kalkan, you'll find a traditional Turkish welcome. As you wander the old town's narrow streets, you will certainly be offered a glass of tea, but for once you can accept without feeling obliged to buy a kilim. The town also offers an unusually high number of excellent restaurants, many set on roof terraces, with lovely views over Kalkan and the coast.

Korsan Fish Terrace
A superb fish restaurant, with magnificent views from its rooftop terrace over the bay and islands. Plenty of alternative dishes available for non-fish eaters; live jazz twice a week. Atatürk Caddesi. 0090 242 844 3076; Korsan Fish Terrace

Aubergine Restaurant
One of the oldest restaurants in Kalkan with excellent Turkish, Ottoman and international dishes, and a cool lounge area right on the harbour. Yaliboya District, Kalkan Harbour No: 25-27, Kalkan Kos Antalya. 0090 242 844 3332; Aubergine

Iso's Kitchen
For rustic charm and authentic home cooking served on a small rooftop terrace, Iso's is hard to beat. It's located on the lane straight ahead of the Moonlight Bar, running parallel to the main street, on the left hand side. Süleyman Yılmaz Cd No: 17, Kalkan. 0090 242 844 2415