Where to Go When Renting a Boat in Kalkan?

Kalkan possesses a special atmosphere that distinguishes it from the rest of Turkey with its geography built on steep slopes and its "British style" sophisticated tourism concept. This is not a closed bay like Göcek; it is a window opening to the most turquoise and clearest waters of the Mediterranean.

As Limancepte.com, with our 10 years of experience, we must state that renting a boat in Kalkan is the only way to enter beaches where land access is impossible or very troublesome through the "back door". Especially while going to iconic points like Kaputaş Beach by land can turn into a parking and stairs ordeal, going by private boat is a complete privilege.

Here are 5 strategic stops where you will see the most vivid shades of turquoise and can take a natural mud bath in your private boat tour departing from Kalkan port:

1. Firnaz Bay: Natural Spa Experience

When you leave Kalkan port and sail west, the first large and sheltered bay you encounter is Firnaz Bay. This is an indispensable stop for "Blue Cruise" boats.

Experience: The feature that distinguishes Firnaz is its natural clay (mud) beds. When your boat anchors, you can swim to the shore, cover your body with this natural mud believed to remove toxins from the skin, sunbathe, and then purify yourself in Kalkan's glass-clear waters.

2. Kaputas Beach: Entering Inside Postcards

Kaputas Beach, which plays the leading role in Turkey's promotional films, is between Kalkan and Kas. When you go by land, you have to go down 187 steps and deal with parking stress.

Privilege: This is where the greatest luxury of renting a private boat from Kalkan emerges. Your boat anchors in the open where the turquoise color is most intense, without entering the crowd of the beach. Having your lunch on your boat against this unique "Kaputas Turquoise" is the peak point of the holiday.

3. Blue Cave: Kaputas' Hidden Neighbor

Located only 600 meters from Kaputas Beach, the Blue Cave used to be a shelter for seals. The entrance to the cave is at sea level. Your captain stops at a safe point near the cave entrance, and you swim inside. When you enter, the phosphorescent blue color formed by the reflection of sunlight from under the water illuminates the walls of the cave. This offers an incredible visual feast for underwater cameras.

4. Gerenlik Beach: Paradise Inaccessible by Land

Located close to Patara beaches, Gerenlik Beach is one of the rare bays accessible only by sea. Since there is no road connection from the land, it has preserved its naturalness 100%. This is a second alternative for a mud bath. It is a special version of Patara away from the crowd, where families with children can spend time safely with its fine sandy beach and shallow sea.

5. Islands Region (Snake and Mouse Island)

Small and large islets located off the Kalkan bay are the best snorkeling spots in the region. These islands are closed to settlement and are rich in underwater fauna. Since the Kalkan geography is rocky, fish diversity is high. Swimming here especially in the early morning hours, when the sea is like a sheet, creates a meditation effect.