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Buying & living in Kalkan

Guides, insight and stories for anyone thinking of owning a home on the Turquoise Coast.

Why Kalkan is drawing buyers from Russia and China

Investment · 11 October 2026

Why Kalkan is drawing buyers from Russia and China

Sea views, the quiet of a small town and a clear route to Turkish citizenship through a property purchase of US$400,000 or more. Why buyers from Russia and China are increasingly looking at Kalkan, and what is worth knowing before you start.

Moving to Türkiye now: 20 years free of tax on your foreign income

Investment · 11 October 2026

Moving to Türkiye now: 20 years free of tax on your foreign income

A new law exempts people who become Turkish tax residents from income tax on their foreign income for 20 years. Here is who qualifies, what it covers, and why it could make a move to Kalkan more attractive than ever.

Buying property in Kalkan: a UK buyer’s guide to prices, areas and the process

Buying · 12 August 2026

Buying property in Kalkan: a UK buyer’s guide to prices, areas and the process

Searching "property for sale in Kalkan" or "houses for sale in Kalkan Turkey"? Here’s what UK buyers need to know — prices, the best areas, flights from the UK, visas and the step-by-step buying process.

Moving to Turkey: how easy is it, and what do you need?

Living in Kalkan · 2 July 2026

Moving to Turkey: how easy is it, and what do you need?

Residence permits, citizenship by investment, healthcare and the practical steps of relocating — a plain-English guide to making Turkey your home.

Is Kalkan safe? Life, safety and culture on the Turquoise Coast

Living in Kalkan · 25 June 2026

Is Kalkan safe? Life, safety and culture on the Turquoise Coast

How safe is Kalkan really, what is the local culture like, and what should international owners know about fitting in? An honest look at daily life in this welcoming town.

The seasons in Kalkan: a month-by-month weather guide

Living in Kalkan · 18 June 2026

The seasons in Kalkan: a month-by-month weather guide

When does the summer season start, how hot does it get, and what are the shoulder months really like? A practical guide to Kalkan’s climate through the year.

Buying property in Turkey: your legal guide

Buying · 10 June 2026

Buying property in Turkey: your legal guide

The Tapu, the tax number, military clearance and the role of your lawyer — a clear, jargon-free walk through the legal side of buying a home in Turkey.

Discovering Kalkan: the jewel of the Turquoise Coast

Area guides · 2 June 2026

Discovering Kalkan: the jewel of the Turquoise Coast

Whitewashed streets tumbling to a sapphire bay, sea-view terraces and long lazy lunches — why Kalkan quietly captures everyone who visits, and what there is to do once you arrive.