Antalya Kalkan Antalya Transfer

Attention those who turn their route to Kalkan in their holiday plan! You no longer have to worry about distances. With its safe and comfortable transfer services, Aslar Turizm not only shortens the distances, but also the pleasure of the holiday begins at the travel stage. Antalya Kalkan Antalya Transfer with airport transfer services is affordable and comfortable.

Kalkan is one of the holiday paradises of the Mediterranean. Kalkan, originally a small fishing town, hosts hundreds of thousands of local and foreign tourists every year. There are some things to know about Kalkan, which has turned into a center of attraction with its natural and historical riches. How to get to Kalkan, we have prepared information about the history of Kalkan for you.

The easiest way to go to Kalkan is, of course, by air transportation. However, there is no airport in Kalkan, which is connected to Kaş. After landing at Dalaman and Antalya airports, Kalkan can only be reached by road. Transfer services are offered for those who do not want to use public transportation during this transportation process or who will not rent a private car. Thanks to VIP transfer services, you can reach Kalkan from Antalya Airport with high-end and comfortable vehicles. Those who wish can benefit from the transfer service with their family or alone. Those who wish can make this journey more economical by taking advantage of the shared transfer service. It is possible to guarantee hygiene, especially during the pandemic period, thanks to the transfer services that do not have the risk of trust and comfort in both types.

“The closest place to the stars in the world.” This is how the famous historian Herodotus describes Kalkan! Kalkan, located at the farthest corner of Antalya and geographically closer to the Muğla border, is a coastal city adorned with natural and historical beauties. It is so remarkable that especially the British are the residents of the region who live in summer and winter… Let’s come to the history of Kalkan; There are many historical cities in and around Kalkan. Kalkan is a center that hosted the Hittites, Lydians, Romans and Ottoman Empire throughout its history. Here are the important historical cities in Kaş-Kalkan:

Antiphellos, where the king tombs from the Lycians are located, is one of the remarkable ancient cities of the region. There are rock tombs with Lycian writings on the mountains to the east and north of the ancient city. The Lycian inscription mausoleum in Uzun Çarşı, known as the “King’s Tomb” and belonging to the 4th century BC, is one of the best examples of these tombs.

Patara is the largest port gate of Lycia and the last city of the Xanthos valley. However, due to the filling of the sea sands, the connection of the city with the sea has been cut off over the years. Patara Beach is one of the most famous beaches of the region. Patara, which has a 12 km coastline, draws attention as the home of Caretta Carettas. It is built from the Roman triumphal arch, which is very well preserved in the ancient city of Patara.

Xanthos Ancient City is located between Kalkan and Fethiye. Located 18 km from Kalkan, the ancient city is within the borders of Kınık Village… Xanthos is known as the capital of Lycia. It is one of the important historical information that the Xanthosians participated in the Trojan wars and this information is included in the ancient inscriptions.

Another important ancient city of the region is Tlos. There are coins and inscriptions giving information about the history of this city, which is known as Tlava in the Lycian language. The historical city, located within the borders of Yaka Mahallesi of Seydikemer, is also on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. The acropolis at the entrance of the city is quite impressive…

Letoon is one of the ancient cities included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. According to the official information of Muğla Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the city, which is estimated to have been founded in the seventh century BC, was the religious center of Lycia in ancient times. The temples of Leto, Apollo and Artemis in this sanctuary are very valuable historically. Letoon Antic City is located on the Lycian walking path route.