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Lycian Way, Kaş

Lycian Way near Kaş: a red-earth footpath through olive trees and scrub above the sea, mountains across the bay
Photo: Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
Free — no tickets or gates
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Hours
Open trail, year-round; start early and walk in daylight only
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
3 h
With kids
Better without small kids
Classic day hike
Kaş to Limanağzı, ≈ 4 km, 1.5–2 h one way
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Trailhead
Büyük Çakıl beach east of town, ≈ 20–25 min walk from Republic Square
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Getting back
Water taxi from Limanağzı to Kaş harbour, 15–20 min, summer season only
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Best season
February–May and September–November; summer days are too hot
Waymarks
Red-and-white stripes on rocks, yellow signposts at junctions
Footwear
Closed shoes with a stiff sole — the rock is sharp and loose
Water
At least 1.5–2 litres per person, even for the short hike
Where
Kaş, Antalya province — the central section of the Fethiye–Antalya trail
Coordinates
36.19250, 29.65000YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

Freean open trail — no tickets, ticket office or opening hours
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia: Lycian WayCulture Routes Society
≈ 4 kmfrom Kaş to the coves of Limanağzı — the shortest and most popular stretch
2 sourcesTrekopedia, stage 35 Kaş–LimanağzıTurkeys for Life (8 km return to the viewpoint)
Spring & autumnbest seasons: February–May and September–November; summer is too hot
2 sourcesCulture Routes SocietyRussian Wikipedia
≈ 540 kmthe whole trail, Fethiye to Antalya; with variants sources give 520 to 760 km
2 sourcesRussian and English WikipediaCulture Routes Society
1999the year Briton Kate Clow researched and waymarked the route
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia: Lycian WayCulture Routes Society
Red and whiteGR-style waymarks, roughly every 50 m on footpaths
SourceEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
15–20 minthe summer water taxi from Limanağzı back to Kaş harbour
2 sourcesTurkeys for LifeYabangee
≈ 15 kmthe next stage, Limanağzı to Boğazcık, with about 750 m of ascent
2 sourcesTrekopedia, stage 36Alpenverein guide (15.2 km)
≈ 7 kmthe descent into Kaş from Çukurbağ village in the west, about 550 m down
2 sourcesTrekopedia, stage 34Alpenverein guide (7.5 km)
AntiphellosKaş stands on the ancient city — the trail passes right through the centre
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia: KaşRussian Wikipedia: Lycian Way

Can you do a day hike on the Lycian Way from Kaş?

Yes — Kaş is one of the easiest bases on the whole trail, because the Lycian Way runs right through town. You don't need a car, a guide or a ticket: walk out of the harbour, find the red-and-white marks and you are on it.

The best half-day option is east to Limanağzı: about 4 km, 1.5–2 hours one way, ending at a swimming cove with no road. The other option is the long descent into Kaş from the plateau village of Çukurbağ in the west — about 7 km and 550 m downhill, with the town and bay in view the whole way. Take a taxi up and walk down: 2.5–3 hours.

Kaş to Limanağzı: the hike and the water taxi back

The trail leaves from Büyük Çakıl beach, climbs through houses and a dirt road, then through pine and scrub to a viewpoint over the bay. From there you see Kaş, the Çukurbağ peninsula and the Greek island of Kastellorizo in one frame.

Beyond the viewpoint the path passes a Lycian rock-cut tomb and drops along a narrow ledge to the coves. Limanağzı has no road — just a handful of beach cafés with sunbeds and clear, rocky-bottomed water. In summer you can skip the walk back: a water taxi runs to Kaş harbour in 15–20 minutes. Check times and fares at the harbour kiosk before you set off; out of season boats may not run, so be ready to walk back.

Is it worth it? If you like walking, yes — the views from above are the point. If you just want the beach, take the boat both ways and save your legs.

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More tips

  1. From Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı) by the harbour, walk east along the waterfront past the marina.
  2. Pass Küçük Çakıl beach and continue to Büyük Çakıl beach — about 20–25 minutes on foot.
  3. Look for the red-and-white mark: the trail heads uphill through a residential street and onto a dirt track.
  4. Follow the marks on the rocks; yellow “Likya Yolu” signposts stand at junctions.
  5. After 1.5–2 hours you reach the Limanağzı coves; return by water taxi to Kaş harbour if it is running.

Hiking from Kaş to Üçağız and Kekova

East of Limanağzı the trail gets wild. Rough stage figures: Kaş–Limanağzı ≈ 4 km, Limanağzı–Boğazcık ≈ 15 km with about 750 m of ascent, Boğazcık–Üçağız ≈ 15 km. Most hikers take 2–3 days to reach Üçağız by Kekova and Simena, then one longer day of about 15–18 km via the ancient port of Andriake to Demre and Myra. Buses run back to Kaş along the coast road.

Between Limanağzı and Boğazcık phone signal is patchy, some springs and cisterns run dry, and a few spots need hands on rock. Treat it as a backpacking trip: go with someone, carry an offline map and a full day's water.

Kalkan to Kaş on the Lycian Way

Walking in from the west, the Lycian Way does not follow the coast from Kalkan: it climbs inland via Sarıbelen and Gökçeören, then crosses the plateau to Çukurbağ before the final descent into Kaş. As whole days these stages run to 20–30 km, so most visitors only walk the last part, from Çukurbağ down to the sea.

The full western half, from Ölüdeniz to Kaş, is roughly 100–110 km — six to nine days at a comfortable pace.

What you'll see on the way

  • The viewpoint above Limanağzı — Kaş, the Çukurbağ peninsula and Kastellorizo in one view.
  • A Lycian rock-cut tomb right by the path — like the tombs above town, but with no one around.
  • Car-free coves at Limanağzı for a swim and lunch.
  • Old stone-paved mule tracks on the climbs.
  • Wildflowers in spring; in autumn, a sea still warm enough for a swim at the end.

Where to camp near Kaş

In town there are paid campsites: Kaş Camping on the west side, in Andifli, with tent pitches, bungalows and caravan spots, and the small Gizli Vadi near Büyük Çakıl beach, right at the start of the Limanağzı trail. On the stage to Boğazcık there is a good tent spot at Üzüm İskelesi. Fakdere beach is private land — no camping. Wild camping is generally possible on the trail, but cafés and springs may charge for pitching nearby. No fires in summer: the hillsides are tinder-dry.

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Trail, boat or beach: what to choose in Kaş

Trail to Limanağzıyou are hereClifftop footpathHalf a dayFreeModerate, climbs and rockSpring, autumn, mornings
Limanağzı by boatCar-free coveFrom 2 hBoat onlyNoneSummer
Kaputaş BeachSandy beach in a gorge2–3 h incl. travelFreeStairs downSummer
Kekova by boatSunken city and SimenaFull dayTour or own boatNoneWarm season

The trail is for people who like walking and want the view from above. If you just want the sea, boat to Limanağzı or head to Kaputaş.

Kaş viewpoints compared

Every place in Kaş with a view, rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Lycian Wayyou are here493 hFree—
Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs4530 minFree21 min walk
Antiphellos Theatre4430 minFree27 min walk
Kastellorizo (Meis) Island314 hFerry ≈ €28–40 return7.0 km
Limanağzı Coves312 h 30 minFree entry; boat and sunbed paid38 min walk
Kaputaş Beach252 h 30 min≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra18.5 km
Kekova Sunken City and Simena164 hBoat priced by operators, castle €419.0 km

Kaş in a day: trail, cove and sunset

The old town and the Lion Tomb in the morning, the trail to Limanağzı, lunch in the cove, the boat back and sunset at the ancient theatre. YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Kaş Old Town and Harbour1 h 30 min · Free
  2. 3 min walk from the previous stopLion Tomb15 min · Free, no ticket
  3. 18 min walk from the previous stopLycian Wayyou are here3 h · Free, no tickets
  4. 38 min walk from the previous stopLimanağzı Coves2 h 30 min · Free entry; boat and sunbed paid
  5. 58 min walk from the previous stopAntiphellos Theatre30 min · Free

5 places · about 9 h 42 min with walks · 117 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Lion Tomb

Kaş, Turkey

15 min · Free, no ticket · 18 min walk

Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs

Kaş, Turkey

30 min · Free · 21 min walk

Antiphellos Theatre

Kaş, Turkey

30 min · Free · 27 min walk

How to do it right

  • First time? Walk only to Limanağzı — it will tell you whether you want a multi-day trek.
  • Download an offline map before you go: signal drops out east of Limanağzı.
  • Pack a swimsuit — the hike ends at a cove.
  • Autumn is the sweet spot in Kaş: a cool trail and a warm sea.
  • After the hike, walk to the ancient theatre for sunset.

Questions

Is the Lycian Way free to hike?

Yes. There are no tickets or gates. You only pay for the water taxi, cafés and campsites.

What is the best Lycian Way day hike from Kaş?

Kaş to Limanağzı: about 4 km and 1.5–2 hours one way, with a viewpoint over the bay and a swimming cove at the end. In summer, take the water taxi back.

How long is the hike from Kaş to Limanağzı?

About 4 km one way, 1.5–2 hours at an easy pace. To the viewpoint and back is around 8 km and 2.5 hours.

Is there a boat back from Limanağzı to Kaş?

In summer a water taxi runs to Kaş harbour in 15–20 minutes. Check times at the harbour kiosk first — out of season it may not run.

Where does the Lycian Way start in Kaş?

Heading east, at Büyük Çakıl beach, 20–25 minutes' walk from Republic Square. From the west, the trail comes down into town from Çukurbağ village.

How many days from Kaş to Üçağız or Demre?

2–3 days to Üçağız by Kekova, plus one longer day of 15–18 km to Demre — so 3–4 days in all.

When is the best time to hike the Lycian Way near Kaş?

February to May and September to November. Summer days are too hot and shadeless; if you go then, start at sunrise.

Is the Kaş to Limanağzı trail safe for beginners?

Yes if you are steady on rocky ground. There is one narrow ledge with a rope past the viewpoint — with small children or a fear of heights, take the boat instead.

Can you camp on the Lycian Way near Kaş?

Yes. Kaş Camping and Gizli Vadi are paid sites in town; on the trail there is a good spot at Üzüm İskelesi. Fakdere beach is private.

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Sources and fact-check

  • English Wikipedia: Lycian Way; Russian Wikipedia: Ликийская тропа; Wikidata Q1731039
  • Culture Routes Society: The Lycian Way — length, seasons, history
  • Trekopedia: stages 34 Çukurbağ–Kaş, 35 Kaş–Limanağzı, 36 Limanağzı–Boğazcık
  • Alpenverein Lycian Way guide: stages around Kaş
  • Turkeys for Life: Limanağzı Bay, Kaş — on foot and by water taxi
  • Yabangee: Long weekend on the Lycian Way, Kaş to Üçağız
  • Antalya.com.tr: Kaş Camping; Pitchup: Gizli Vadi Kamping
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedThere is no official page with hours or fees — it is an open trail — so entry and hours are marked “verifying”. Sources disagree on the length of the whole trail (520, 540 and 760 km); we show 540 km for the main line plus the range. Stage distances come from Trekopedia, cross-checked with the Alpenverein guide; days from Kaş to Demre and from Ölüdeniz to Kaş are a guide based on stage totals, not an official figure. The water-taxi time is confirmed by two independent sources; we don't publish its fare or timetable, which change every season. Campsites are from directory listings, without prices.

Top YesGo picks: Kaş

Limanağzı Coves

Kaş, Turkey

2 h 30 min · Free entry; boat and sunbed paid

Kaputaş Beach

Kaş, Turkey

2 h 30 min · ≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra

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