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When Erkut Taçkin, the famous Turkish singer from the 1960s, bought a house in Kalkan, the village's fate was sealed. For the Turkish "smart set," it had become the place to go. Ever since, Kalkan has undergone a renewal of sorts, and many of this tiny town's characteristic Ottoman and Greek structures have been brought back to life. The smart set has long moved on, replaced by Europeans (mostly Brits) looking for inexpensive vacation and retirement homes and as a result, building has sprawled almost all the way to Kalamar Bay. But while the ever-increasing influx of foreigners and visitors continues to exert pressure on this seaside village, Kalkan's terraced position below the main road prevents any palatable departure from the village's inherent small-town persona.
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AttractionsSunken City of Simena
northern coast of Kekova Island, Kekova Bay
Turquoise Coast, Turkey Distance: 29.6 mi. (from destination center)
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