# Kaputaş Beach, Kaş

> Kaputaş Beach is a small turquoise cove at the mouth of a gorge, 20 km west of Kaş on the coast road to Kalkan. You reach it down 170–187 steps from the road. The beach is always open, but in season there is an entry fee of about 60 TL, with sunbeds extra. Allow 2–3 hours and arrive before 10 am — later it is packed and parking runs out.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kaputas-beach

- City: [Kaş](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas), Turkey
- YesGo score: 25/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 2 h 30 min
- Opening hours: Open beach with no gate; café, showers and sunbed hire in the swimming season
- With kids: Better without small kids
- Entry: About 60 TL per person in season
- Sunbed or umbrella: 250–300 TL each
- 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
- Parking: Roadside only; full by 10–11 am in summer
- Facilities: Toilets, showers, changing cabins, café
- Shade: Hardly any — rented umbrellas only
- Time needed: 2–3 hours with a swim
- Coordinates: 36.22920, 29.44920
- Facts checked: 30.10.2026

## Key facts

- **≈ 20 km** — west of Kaş and ≈ 7 km from Kalkan on the coast road (source: English Wikipedia: Kaputaş Beach; Küre Encyclopedia: Kaputaş Plajı)
- **170–187** — steps from the road down to the sand — counts differ (source: English Wikipedia (170); Turkish Wikipedia and Küre Encyclopedia (187))
- **Gorge mouth** — the beach sits where the narrow Kaputaş canyon meets the sea (source: English and Turkish Wikipedia: Kaputaş)
- **≈ 200 m** — of the canyon can be walked from under the bridge when the stream bed is dry (source: English Wikipedia: Kaputaş Beach; Medgulets sailing guide)
- **Deep quickly** — the seabed drops away a few metres from the shore (source: English Wikipedia: Kaputaş Beach; Hoponworld travel guide)
- **Sand and pebbles** — pale sand mixed with fine pebbles (source: Turkeys for Life; Medgulets sailing guide)
- **D400** — the Kaş–Kalkan coast road crosses the gorge on a bridge right above the beach (source: English Wikipedia: Kaputaş Beach; Küre Encyclopedia)
- **1962–1963** — four workers died building the road here; their names are on plaques by the roadside (source: Küre Encyclopedia: Kaputaş Plajı; Turkish Wikipedia: Kaputaş Plajı)
- **Blue Cruise** — gulets anchor in the cove for a swim stop (source: English Wikipedia: Kaputaş Beach; Medgulets sailing guide)

## How to get to Kaputaş Beach from Kaş

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.

> **What goes down must come back up** The stairway is long and fully exposed: 170–187 steps, depending on who counted. Going down takes five minutes; climbing back in the afternoon heat with bags and kids is another matter. Pack light, carry water and wear sandals with a back strap. It is not an option with a pushchair or for anyone who struggles with stairs.

## 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.

## Before you go: checklist

- [ ] Leaving early enough to arrive before 10 am
- [ ] Cash in lira for the fee, a sunbed and the dolmuş
- [ ] Water shoes or sturdy sandals — pebbles and hot sand
- [ ] Water, hat and sunscreen — there is barely any shade
- [ ] Snorkel mask for the rocks
- [ ] Last dolmuş back checked
- [ ] Packed light for 170-odd steps back up

## Kaputaş vs Limanağzı

|  | Kaputaş | Limanağzı |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What it is | Sandy cove at the mouth of a gorge | Bay across the harbour from Kaş |
| Getting there | Dolmuş or car on the coast road, ≈ 25–30 min | Boat from Kaş harbour or a coastal footpath |
| Access | 170–187 steps from the road | Step off the boat onto the shore |
| Entry | About 60 TL in season | Each beach club sets its own terms |
| Summer crowds | Very busy | Quieter |

For the famous view and real sand, Kaputaş — in the morning. For a long, easy beach day without stairs, [Limanağzı](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/limanagzi) is closer to town.

## Beaches and bays around Kaş compared

Every waterside place in and around Kaş rated by YesGo.

- [Kaş Old Town and Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Free
- [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lycian-way) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free, no tickets
- [Kastellorizo (Meis) Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kastellorizo) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Ferry ≈ €28–40 return
- [Limanağzı Coves](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/limanagzi) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Free entry; boat and sunbed paid
- [Kaputaş Beach](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kaputas-beach) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra
- [Kekova Sunken City and Simena](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kekova) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Boat priced by operators, castle €4

## 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 Beach](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kaputas-beach) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra
2. [Lion Tomb](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lion-tomb) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free, no ticket
3. [Kaş Old Town and Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Free
4. [Antiphellos Theatre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/antiphellos-theatre) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free

## Good to know

Kaputaş is both the beach and the canyon behind it: the beach is by the sea, the gorge starts under the bridge on the other side of the road. “Kaputaş” coach tours from Fethiye or Antalya usually mean a long bus day with a short beach stop. If you are staying in Kaş, going independently is easier and cheaper.

## Tips

- 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](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/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.

## How we checked

The 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.

## Sources

- 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

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