As we approach the end of the main tourist season, many people are interested to know what remains open in Kalkan over the autumn and winter months.

We have heard it said that Kalkan all but closes down for the winter, however this is simply not true. Some elements do shut down of course, but more than ever, lots of businesses are staying open.

As you will see below, almost one third of places to eat and drink in Kalkan will remain open this year.

Unfortunately, we don't have time to check with every single business, but feedback suggests that you are particularly interested in places to eat and drink, so that is where we focus in this article.

Please note that even though some businesses remain open for business, their opening hours may not be the same as in season. Many of them will close earlier than they would do in the main tourist season. Check before you go.

If you spot any mistakes or omissions in this report, please let us know and we will update it.

Non Food & Drink establishments
Most of the shops selling gifts, ceramics, leather goods and jewellery, are closed out of season, however a small number do remain open for business.

You will also find fruit and vegetable shops open, and of course, the Thursday market comes to town every week, although you will notice that there are fewer stall-holders selling goods.

Virtually all of the boats come out of the water at the end of the season, (usually in November), so it is highly unlikely that you will be able to take a boat trip.

Most hotels close at the end of October, however we know that the following hotels remain open out of season: Nur Hotel; Patara Prince Hotel and Pirat Hotel.

The banks and supermarkets in town remain open for business, as usual. You will also find that most car hire firms stay open for business, as do the petrol stations in and around Kalkan.

The PTT (Post Office) reverts to normal business hours after Republic Day (29th October) - i.e. it closes at 6pm.  (In the main tourist season, it closes at midnight).

Food & Drink establishments
Here is what we think you will find if you come to Kalkan after October 2010.

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Key:  A = open all the time;  M = open most of the time;  S = open some of the time
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Ada Patisserie Cafe Bistro - A
Akin Pizza & Pasta - A
Ali Baba's Seaview restaurant - A
Ali Baba's lokanta - A
Aubergine - A
Ayşes Kitchen - A (closed Sunday's)
Balık Hane - M
Begonvil Cafe - S
Bezirgan's Kitchen - A
Bread & More - S
Cafe Leon - M (will probably take a break in November)
Cafe Vita - M (will probably take a break in February 2011)
Chillies - A (in a new location, below NEED Furniture, off Kalamar Road)
Çinar Bar - M (may be closed for a very short time for bar to be relocated)
Corner restaurant - A (formerly Bar BQ / La Trattoria)
Doy Doy - A
Evimiz - A
Extinct - M
Fener Bar - A
Guru's Place - A (but you must book in advance)
Ibo Kebab House - A
Iso's - A
Kalamaki - S (open until early January)
Kaptan Wine & Tapas - S (expect to open in January 2011)
Kaya - M (may close in November for a few weeks)
Kleo Bar - M
Küçük Ev - A
Lounge Bistro - A
Meydan - A
Nur Pastaneleri - A
Ottoman House - M (open until at least early January)
Oz Adana - A
Parc Kalkan - A
Pinar Büfe - A
Pisces - A
Saffron - A
Swan Public House - A
Tomato Flower - M
Trio - S 
Zula - M  

Gironda won't be open over the winter period, as Jimmy makes a few changes, and unfortunately this will mean the Old Town webcam will remain switched off for the time being.  Sorry. :-(

However, we are pleased to say that Jimmy has kindly agreed that the camera can stay, so this immensely popular webcam view will be back online at the start of the new season.

KTLN would like to say thank you to Ömer and İlhan from Coast @ Gironda, for allowing us to set the camera up in the first place. They wll be focusing on Lush next year, combining the best of Coast @ Gironda and Lush. We wish them well.

So there you have it.  Kalkan out of season.  Many business owners and workers may be taking a well earned rest, but there are still plenty of establishments open for business.

If you have not tried Kalkan out of season, why not give it a try?  Christmas and New Year are especially popular, and quite busy, but the rest of the time is very relaxed and quiet.  Some people would say Kalkan is at its most charming out of season.

Temperatures are comfortable during the day, but cool at night.  The mountain walking is fantastic between November and April, and a few hardy souls still find it possible to swim in the sea.  And as you can see from our report, there are more places than ever to eat and drink, out of season.

Remember, if you have registered as a member of KTLN you can see exactly where these businesses are by checking our interactive Map of Kalkan.  All businesses are also included in the KTLN Business Directory - the most up to date and comprehensive online listing you will find.

We would take this opportunity to mention that we have removed places with Wi-Fi (wireless internet) from our map.  The reason for this is simple.  So many places in Kalkan have it now, you will be unlucky not to find a free signal.  Kalkan town is pretty much wireless enabled.

Want to register as a member of KTLN?  It's free.  Click here.

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