{"id":533,"date":"2019-01-04T01:36:55","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T22:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/irmakyachting.com\/blog\/?p=533"},"modified":"2019-03-13T10:51:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T07:51:54","slug":"kalkan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/kalkan\/","title":{"rendered":"Kalkan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Kalkan\u00a0(Greek Kalamaki)<\/em> has mushroomed since the 1980s from a former Greek fishing port into a vibrant tourist resort. \u00a0The old town, rising up the slope above the small harbour, is now surrounded by a modern hotels and older houses adorned with bougainvillea, jasmine\u00a0and\u00a0pastel colors \u2013 all providing a unique \u201cKalkan look.\u201d \u00a0The harbour is surrounded\u00a0by bars, restaurants and nightclubs.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The harbour is a convenient stop for yachts on passage around the coast between\u00a0Fethiye\u00a0and\u00a0Antalya. \u00a0It is the best port from which to visit the ancient sites of Xanthos and Patara, as well as the natural phenomenon of the Saklikent Gorge. \u00a0Patara Beach, one of the longest continuous stretches of sand in the Med, is nearby and worth a visit.<\/p>\n

\"\"Yachts moor on the SW quay\u00a0\u2013\u00a0there is room for about 12-14 yachts. Harbour staff will assist in\u00a0anchoring and mooring back to the quay. \u00a0The holding is mediocre and\u00a0at least 30 metres of chain is required. \u00a0Tripper gulets and dive boats moor on the quay at the end of the harbour, laying out their anchors at 90 degrees to the chains of yachts moored. \u00a0Be aware of this if planning to leave early. \u00a0Also, note there is a ground chain running down the middle of the harbour \u2013 either lay your anchor short or well beyond the mid point and hope it digs in before the chain. \u00a0Divers are readily availiable from the anchored gulets if you catch the chain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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