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Kalkan’s old town is the historic heart of the resort, a steep tangle of lanes running down to the harbour and the town beach. It suits buyers who want to walk to everything, love old buildings and are happy to trade a garden and parking for character and location. Homes here rarely come up, and we don’t have one listed at the moment.

What the old town is like, and who it suits

Until the 1920s Kalkan was a largely Greek town called Kalamaki, and its Greek residents left in the population exchange between Greece and Türkiye. The houses they built are still the backbone of the old town: two- and three-storey stone homes with timber balconies, shutters and small courtyards, many now restored and painted white.

Today most of the ground floors are restaurants, cafés and small independent shops, and many roofs have become terraces looking over the harbour. In summer the old town is the busiest part of Kalkan, especially in the evenings. In winter it is much quieter, and some businesses close for a few months.

It suits couples and people buying a holiday base they will use for weeks at a time, and anyone who wants Kalkan’s café life on the doorstep. It is less suited to young families who want a garden and pool, or to anyone who finds steps difficult.

Setting, views and orientation

The old town faces south over the harbour and the bay. Houses higher up the slope, and those with roof terraces, look across the water to the eastern shore and out to sea. Lower down, views are often of the lanes and the neighbouring rooftops, which has its own charm.

Getting around

Everything is on foot: the harbour, the town beach, the restaurants, and the boats to the beach clubs. The shops and services in Ortaalan, just above, are a five to fifteen minute walk uphill, roughly. What you lose is the car. Many lanes are pedestrian, stepped or too narrow to drive, so parking is usually some distance away, and luggage and shopping are carried in.

The homes you find here

Expect restored stone townhouses, small apartments and the occasional larger house, some of which have been run as boutique guesthouses. Private pools are rare; a roof terrace or courtyard is the usual outdoor space.

Because so little comes to market, prices depend heavily on the individual house, its condition and its view. Across Kalkan at the time of writing (October 2026), apartments range from roughly £135,000 to £350,000 and villas from £345,000 upwards. Our homes for sale page shows what is available now; ask us if you would like to hear about old town homes before they are advertised.

What to check when buying in the old town

• Protected status. Some old buildings may be registered for protection. If so, repairs and alterations need approval from the regional conservation board, which takes time. Your lawyer can check.
• The title deed. Older houses sometimes have shared title or boundaries that do not match what is on the ground. Make sure the deed and the official plans match the house.
• Structure, damp and services. Have a builder or surveyor look at walls, roof timbers, damp and the age of the wiring and plumbing, and make sure you take out DASK, the compulsory earthquake insurance.
• Noise. A house next to a busy restaurant terrace will hear it until late in July and August. Visit at night.
• Access and parking. Walk the route from the nearest parking with a suitcase in mind.
• Holiday letting. Short-term letting needs a permit under rules introduced in 2024; check before relying on rental income.

Next steps

If the old town appeals but nothing is available, the lower streets of Ortaalan give you a similar walk-everywhere life with more choice. Our buying in Kalkan page explains the process and costs, and our Discovering Kalkan: the jewel of the Turquoise Coast article is a good introduction to the town itself.