When To Go · Destination Guide
Kas and Kalkan
Mediterranean walls, artificial reefs and shore-based freediving from two Lycian-coast towns.
When To Go · Destination Guide
Mediterranean walls, artificial reefs and shore-based freediving from two Lycian-coast towns.
When to go
For a balanced Kas-Kalkan trip, prioritize May-June or September-October.
Best overall window
Best all-round balance for local guided scuba, shore water time and comfortably scheduled excursions; May can be cooler in the sea than September.
Outside that window
Heat Exposure.
Start with the overall answer, then switch only when scuba, freedive, snorkel, or topside timing changes the trip in a meaningful way.
The overall row stays visible so you can compare it against the currently selected scope.
| Scope | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall - Jan: More variable | Overall - Feb: More variable | Overall - Mar: More variable | Overall - Apr: Good | Overall - May: Best | Overall - Jun: Best | Overall - Jul: More variable | Overall - Aug: More variable | Overall - Sep: Best | Overall - Oct: Best | Overall - Nov: Good | Overall - Dec: More variable |
These do not replace the overall planner. Use them only if a specific animal or event is driving your trip dates.
Protected loggerhead nesting season at Patara
Best for Topside, Snorkel
May to Aug
Patara is a designated loggerhead nesting beach.
Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.