
Kalkan with Teens & Tweens
- By Timothy Watson
- 03 Jan 2025
- Family travel
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Kalkan is tantalising in the breadth of its appeal. Until relatively recently, it was inhabited by Greeks and named Kalamaki. The architectural influence can still be seen, but the five-times daily call to prayer is an atmospheric reminder that this is very much Turkey. It is cosmopolitan, but also bohemian; add the dawn-to-dusk sunshine, phenomenal cuisine and the clearest water you will ever swim in and you have a heady mix of ingredients, amongst which there is something for just about everyone to enjoy. Read more >
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What could possibly make a Kalkan holiday even better? How about three wonderfully relaxing experiences that capture the spirit of this beautiful destination, with the compliments of Simpson Travel, ... Read more >
Karen Beddow, mother of three and editor of award-winning travel blog Mini Travellers, negotiates the difficulties of travelling as a family of five… Read more >
Simpson Traveller Emily Harris (15) tells us why Kalkan is the perfect teenage destination; so good, she went there twice! Read more >
Kalkan has a rich and ancient history, world-renowned walks, lovely beaches, fine cuisine and plenty more to absorb you, from sun up to sun down. Read more >
As a family company, we've experienced all the joys and challenges of travelling with children, and we know that the older they get, the harder they can be to please! Keep the mood light this summer with our teen-friendly holiday ideas. Read more >
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