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Kaputaş Beach, Kaş

Sunny Kaputaş Beach with umbrellas on pale sand, turquoise water and a hilly island on the horizon
Photo: Liselottediehl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
About 60 TL per person in season
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Hours
Open beach with no gate; café, showers and sunbed hire in the swimming season
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
2 h 30 min
With kids
Better without small kids
Sunbed or umbrella
250–300 TL each
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Where
D400 coast road, ≈ 20 km west of Kaş and ≈ 7 km from Kalkan
Steps
170–187 from the road — sources differ
From Kaş
Kalkan dolmuş from the bus station, ≈ 25–30 min
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Parking
Roadside only; full by 10–11 am in summer
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Facilities
Toilets, showers, changing cabins, café
Shade
Hardly any — rented umbrellas only
Time needed
2–3 hours with a swim
Coordinates
36.22920, 29.44920YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

≈ 20 kmwest of Kaş and ≈ 7 km from Kalkan on the coast road
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia: Kaputaş BeachKüre Encyclopedia: Kaputaş Plajı
170–187steps from the road down to the sand — counts differ
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia (170)Turkish Wikipedia and Küre Encyclopedia (187)
Gorge mouththe beach sits where the narrow Kaputaş canyon meets the sea
SourceEnglish and Turkish Wikipedia: Kaputaş
≈ 200 mof the canyon can be walked from under the bridge when the stream bed is dry
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia: Kaputaş BeachMedgulets sailing guide
Deep quicklythe seabed drops away a few metres from the shore
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia: Kaputaş BeachHoponworld travel guide
Sand and pebblespale sand mixed with fine pebbles
2 sourcesTurkeys for LifeMedgulets sailing guide
D400the Kaş–Kalkan coast road crosses the gorge on a bridge right above the beach
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia: Kaputaş BeachKüre Encyclopedia
1962–1963four workers died building the road here; their names are on plaques by the roadside
2 sourcesKüre Encyclopedia: Kaputaş PlajıTurkish Wikipedia: Kaputaş Plajı
Blue Cruisegulets anchor in the cove for a swim stop
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia: Kaputaş BeachMedgulets sailing guide

How to get to Kaputaş Beach from Kaş

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  1. From Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı) by the harbour, walk up to Kaş bus station (Kaş Otogarı) — about 10 minutes uphill.
  2. Take a dolmuş (shared minibus) heading to Kalkan and tell the driver “Kaputaş” as you board — the beach is not a village stop, so drivers may not pull in unless asked.
  3. After 25–30 minutes on the cliff road the dolmuş stops by the bridge above the beach.
  4. Walk down the stairway to the sand — about five minutes. The fee booth and sunbed hire are at the bottom.
  5. To return, wait for a Kaş-bound dolmuş on the beach side of the road and flag it down. There is no pavement, so keep well back from the traffic. Check the time of the last dolmuş at the bus station in the morning.
  6. By car it is 20–25 minutes; you will park on the roadside, and in summer spaces go by 10 am. If you take a taxi, agree the fare before you set off.

Kaputaş Beach entrance fee and sunbeds

There is no gate, but in season a fee is collected at the bottom of the steps — about 60 TL per person, according to 2026 travel guides. No official price list is published and the figure has gone up over the years (35 TL and 50 TL were quoted before), so bring cash and check on the day. Out of season the booth may simply be shut.

Sunbeds and umbrellas cost extra — 250–300 TL each depending on the source. There is almost no natural shade, so in midsummer an umbrella is worth it. To save money, people spread their own towels at the left-hand end of the cove. Toilets, showers and changing cabins are on site, and the café sells drinks and snacks at prices above those in Kaş. Roadside parking is free but very limited.

Is Kaputaş Beach worth it?

Yes, if you are staying in Kaş or Kalkan: it is the prettiest beach between the two, and the drive along the cliffs is a highlight in itself. In YesGo’s view it is not worth a special day trip from Antalya — three hours each way for a small beach. And do not expect peace in July and August: by midday it is as crowded as any town beach.

Come between June and October, before 10 am or after 4 pm. In spring the water is still cold, but the cove is empty and beautiful. When the sea is rough, swimming is unpleasant: the beach shelves steeply and the surf can be strong. Use the Kaş forecast — there is no separate weather station at the beach.

What is Kaputaş Beach?

Kaputaş is a beach at the mouth of a narrow canyon on Türkiye’s Lycian coast, on the Mediterranean. Sheer rock walls frame the cove on both sides and the coast road crosses the gorge on a bridge overhead. That is the famous view: a strip of pale sand, turquoise water and nothing but mountains. The sand is mixed with fine pebbles, and the seabed drops away a few metres out — great for swimming, not for wading.

The road above was cut in the early 1960s, and four workers lost their lives building it; plaques with their names stand by the road above the stairway. The stairway and the facilities below came later. Today Blue Cruise gulets anchor in the cove, and the beach is one of the most recognisable images of the Turkish coast.

What to see besides the beach

  • The view from the roadside lookout before you go down — that is the classic Kaputaş photo. Morning light is softer and there are fewer people.
  • Kaputaş Canyon: from under the bridge you can walk about 200 m into the gorge when the stream bed is dry. It is cool and quiet inside.
  • The memorial plaques to the road builders, by the road above the steps.
  • The water along the rocks at either end of the cove — bring a mask, the visibility is excellent.
  • Blue Cruise gulets dropping anchor in the bay.

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Kaputaş vs Limanağzı

Kaputaşyou are hereSandy cove at the mouth of a gorgeDolmuş or car on the coast road, ≈ 25–30 min170–187 steps from the roadAbout 60 TL in seasonVery busy
LimanağzıBay across the harbour from KaşBoat from Kaş harbour or a coastal footpathStep off the boat onto the shoreEach beach club sets its own termsQuieter

For the famous view and real sand, Kaputaş — in the morning. For a long, easy beach day without stairs, Limanağzı is closer to town.

Beaches and bays around Kaş compared

Every waterside place in and around Kaş rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Kaş Old Town and Harbour521 h 30 minFree17.6 km
Lycian Way493 hFree18.5 km
Kastellorizo (Meis) Island314 hFerry ≈ €28–40 return15.7 km
Limanağzı Coves312 h 30 minFree entry; boat and sunbed paid19.1 km
Kaputaş Beachyou are here252 h 30 min≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra—
Kekova Sunken City and Simena164 hBoat priced by operators, castle €437.2 km

A Kaş day: beach first, ruins at sunset

Morning at Kaputaş, then the Lion Tomb and the old town in the afternoon, and sunset at the ancient theatre. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Kaputaş Beachyou are here2 h 30 min · ≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra
  2. 306 min walk from the previous stopLion Tomb15 min · Free, no ticket
  3. 3 min walk from the previous stopKaş Old Town and Harbour1 h 30 min · Free
  4. 10 min walk from the previous stopAntiphellos Theatre30 min · Free

4 places · about 10 h 4 min with walks · 319 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Stop at the lookout by the road first — the famous shot of Kaputaş is taken from above, not from the sand.
  • Catch the first dolmuş: at 8–9 am the beach is nearly empty, by noon there is no space left on the sand.
  • Skip the sunbed and head to the left end of the cove, where people lay out their own towels.
  • Bring a mask: along the rocks the water is clear and deep right away.
  • Back in Kaş, finish the day with sunset at the Antiphellos Theatre — half an hour’s ride and a 10-minute walk.
  • The beach is small and tight — for a long lazy day by the water, try Limanağzı and keep Kaputaş for the morning.

Questions

How do I get to Kaputaş Beach from Kaş?

Take a Kalkan-bound dolmuş from Kaş bus station and ask to be dropped at Kaputaş — about 25–30 minutes. Then walk down 170–187 steps.

Is there an entrance fee at Kaputaş Beach?

In season, yes — about 60 TL per person according to 2026 guides. There is no official price list, so check at the booth. Sunbeds and umbrellas are extra, 250–300 TL each.

Is there parking at Kaputaş Beach?

There is no car park — cars line the roadside, free of charge. In summer spaces run out by 10–11 am.

How many steps are there down to Kaputaş Beach?

Sources give between 170 and 187. Going down takes about five minutes; the climb back in the heat takes longer.

How far is Kaputaş Beach from Kaş?

About 20 km west of Kaş and 7 km east of Kalkan, on the D400 coast road.

Is Kaputaş Beach sandy?

Mostly — pale sand mixed with fine pebbles, with rocks at the edges. Water shoes help on hot days and near the rocks.

When is the best time to visit Kaputaş Beach?

June to October, before 10 am or after 4 pm. In July and August it is packed by midday, and when the sea is rough swimming is unpleasant.

Is Kaputaş Beach good for kids?

Not ideal for small children: a long stairway, hardly any shade, and deep water a few metres from the shore.

Can you visit Kaputaş Canyon?

Yes — walk in from under the road bridge when the stream bed is dry; the passable section is about 200 m long.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

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Sources and fact-check

  • English Wikipedia: Kaputaş Beach
  • Turkish Wikipedia: Kaputaş Plajı
  • Wikidata Q284093
  • Küre Encyclopedia: Kaputaş Plajı — distances, steps, history of the road
  • Enuygun travel guide: Kaş beaches, 2026 — entry, sunbeds, dolmuş
  • Turkeys for Life: Kaputaş Beach — parking, dolmuş, facilities
  • Medgulets sailing guide: Kaputaş Beach
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedThe beach has no official page with prices or hours, so the fee, sunbeds, dolmuş and parking are marked “verifying”. Entry fee: the Enuygun guide (June 2026) and a May 2026 traveller listing both give 60 TL; older reports say 35 TL and 50 TL, and the Kaş municipality once promised free entry — we show the latest figure as “about”. Sunbeds and umbrellas are 250 TL or 300 TL depending on the source, so we give a range. The step count varies: 170 in the English Wikipedia, 187 in the Turkish Wikipedia and Küre Encyclopedia, about 180 in Turkeys for Life — we show the range. No reliable source gives the length of the beach, so there is no number. Blue Flag status and beach rankings change every year, so we leave them out. The dolmuş journey time comes from travel guides (about half an hour to the beach); there is no published timetable.

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