# Limanağzı Coves, Kaş > Limanağzı is a string of pebbly coves with beach clubs across the bay from Kaş, with no road in. A water taxi from the harbour takes 15–20 minutes, or you can walk the Lycian Way in 1–1.5 hours. The coves are free and always open; you pay for the boat and for a sunbed, which comes with a minimum spend at the café. Give it half a day — or the whole day. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/limanagzi - City: [Kaş](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas), Turkey - YesGo score: 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 2 h 30 min - Opening hours: Coves always open; water taxis in season from about 9:00, last boats back around 19:00–20:00 - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free — the coves are open to everyone - Water taxi: From Kaş harbour, 15–20 min, paid; fare at the kiosk on the quay - Sunbed and umbrella: Included with a per-person minimum spend; each club sets its own - Boat times: Summer season only, from the morning, leaving when full; last boats back around 19:00–20:00 - On foot: ≈ 4 km on the Lycian Way from Büyük Çakıl beach, 1–1.5 h - Shore: Pebbles, rocks and wooden platforms with ladders into the sea - Road access: None — by sea or by trail only - Coordinates: 36.17255, 29.65037 - Facts checked: 30.10.2026 ## Key facts - **No road** — no road reaches the coves — you come by sea or along the footpath (source: Turkeys for Life; Limancepte; Lonely Planet) - **15–20 min** — by water taxi from the harbour in central Kaş, summer season only (source: Turkeys for Life; Limancepte) - **≈ 4 km** — along the Lycian Way from Büyük Çakıl beach to the coves (source: Trekopedia, Kaş–Limanağzı section (4.1 km); Turkeys for Life (≈ 8 km round trip from the centre)) - **“Harbour mouth”** — the meaning of liman ağzı in Turkish — the coves sit where Kaş bay meets the open sea (source: Turkish Language Association (TDK) dictionary: liman — harbour, ağız — mouth) - **Lycian tombs** — cut into the cliffs above the coves; the trail runs right beneath them (source: Trekopedia; Limancepte; Turkeys for Life) - **Platforms** — instead of sand: wooden decks on the rocks, ladders into the water and strips of shingle (source: Turkeys for Life; Lonely Planet) - **Minimum spend** — sunbeds and umbrellas at the clubs come with a per-person food and drink spend (source: Turkeys for Life; Limancepte) - **Calm water** — the bay is sheltered; shallow by the shingle, deep straight off the jetties (source: Turkeys for Life; Limancepte) - **Views** — across the bay to Kaş on its hillside and the Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis) (source: Lonely Planet; Turkeys for Life) - **Bungalows** — a couple of clubs let you stay the night — after the last boat the coves go quiet (source: Turkeys for Life; Limancepte; Trekopedia) > **Don't miss the last boat back** Water taxis only run in the summer season, and the last boats back leave in the early evening — around 19:00–20:00, according to local guides. Ask at the kiosk when you buy your ticket. Miss it and the only way home is the trail, which is no place to be in the dark: rocks, and a cliff ledge with a rope. ## How to get to Limanağzı from Kaş 1. From Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı), walk down to the harbour — a couple of minutes. 2. Find the water taxi kiosk on the quay; the small wooden boats are run by a local cooperative. Buy your ticket and ask what time the last boat returns. 3. Tell the boatman which club you want: each café has its own jetty. Boats leave when they fill up — often in the morning, less so outside peak season. 4. You land in 15–20 minutes. Come back from the same jetty. 5. On foot: walk south-east along the shore past Küçük Çakıl to Büyük Çakıl beach, ≈ 20–25 minutes from the square. 6. At Büyük Çakıl, pick up the red-and-white Lycian Way waymarks: ≈ 4 km over the headland, 1–1.5 hours. Most people take the boat back. ## How much does a day at Limanağzı cost? **Getting into the coves is free**, but a day here isn't: you pay for the water taxi, and you settle into one of the beach clubs. Sunbeds and umbrellas are usually included as long as everyone at your spot orders food and drinks up to the club's minimum spend. Each club sets its own figure and it changes from season to season, so ask before you spread your towel. We don't quote a boat fare: the harbour cooperative sets it each season, and the older figures online are out of date. Buy at the kiosk on the quay — most people get a return. Walking the Lycian Way costs nothing, so you only pay for a sunbed if you want one. Honestly, if all you want is a quick swim between sights, Limanağzı is more effort and money than you need. Come for the whole day, or not at all. ## Is Limanağzı worth it? Yes, if you want **a slow, full day by the water**: clear, calm sea, no traffic, lunch on a deck and Kaş glowing across the bay. Kaş has no big beach of its own, and this is the best answer to “where do you actually swim here?” Not if you want sand — it's rocks, platforms and shingle. For sand, head to [Kaputaş Beach](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kaputas-beach) in its gorge west of town. And not if you only want a quick dip: the little town beach in the centre is free and five minutes from the square. July and August, during the Turkish school holidays, get crowded. Take an early boat or reserve a sunbed through the clubs' social media pages. June and September are noticeably calmer. ## What to see and do - Swim off the platforms in very clear water — the reason everyone comes. - The Lycian rock tombs above the coves — best seen if you swim a little way out. - The view back across the bay to [Kaş old town and harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town), lovely as the lights come on. - Sea kayaks — some clubs have them for guests. - The viewpoint on the trail above the coves: Kaş, the Çukurbağ peninsula and [Kastellorizo](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kastellorizo) in one frame. - A long lunch by the water — simple café menus of köfte, pasta, burgers and salads. > **Hiking in? Expect a roped cliff ledge** Just before the coves the path runs along a narrow rock ledge past the tombs, with the sea below on one side and a rope to hold on the other. An inland bypass avoids it, but with children, a fear of heights or in strong wind, take the boat. In summer start at dawn: there's little shade and the rocks bake by midday. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] It's summer season and the water taxi is running - [ ] I know when the last boat leaves - [ ] Some cash in lira, just in case - [ ] Asked about the minimum spend for a sunbed - [ ] Shoes for rocks and decks - [ ] Water and a hat if I'm walking - [ ] Snorkel mask — the water is very clear ## Best beaches in Kaş compared | | Limanağzı | Kaputaş | Küçük Çakıl | Büyük Çakıl | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Shore | Platforms on rocks, shingle | Sand and pebbles in a gorge | Small pebble beach in town | Pebbles | | Getting there | Boat 15–20 min or trail 1–1.5 h | Dolmuş ≈ 30 min | Walk from the square | ≈ 20–25 min walk | | Road access | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | | What you pay for | Boat; sunbed via minimum spend | Transport | — | Sunbed at the café | | Time to allow | Half a day or a day | Half a day | An hour | A couple of hours | | Best for | A quiet day by the water | Sand | A dip between sights | Starting the hike or a swim near town | Limanağzı is for a whole beach day. Short on time? Use the town beach. Want sand? Go to Kaputaş. ## What is Limanağzı? In Turkish, liman ağzı means **“harbour mouth”**: the coves sit where Kaş bay opens to the sea, facing the town. The shore is steep and rocky with no road, so instead of hotels there are a handful of family-run beach clubs. Each has its own patch of rock with decks at different levels, ladders into the water, a bit of shingle, a café and a small jetty for the boats. The bay is sheltered, so the water is usually flat and clear. It's shallow by the shingle — easy for children — and deep straight off the jetties. Above the coves, **Lycian tombs** are cut into the cliff; you can see them from the water, and the [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lycian-way) passes right beneath them. Guides count anywhere from three or four to five clubs; a couple have bungalows if you want to stay after the last boat. ## Sea and swimming in Kaş compared Beaches, coves and boat trips in 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 - [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 - [Kastellorizo (Meis) Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kastellorizo) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Ferry ≈ €28–40 return - [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 ## Trail, cove and an evening in the harbour Hike the Lycian Way in the morning, swim at Limanağzı, boat back to the harbour, then the old town and sunset at the ancient theatre. YesGo fits in the timing and transfers. 1. [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lycian-way) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free, no tickets 2. [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 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 Limanağzı is a common place name on the Turkish coast — there are coves called that near Fethiye and Bodrum too. This page is about the coves opposite Kaş, at the mouth of its bay. You may also see it spelled Liman Ağzı or Limanagzi. ## Tips - Catch one of the first boats — in July and August the best decks are taken by lunchtime. - Ask about the minimum spend before you sit down; every club has its own. - Walk there on the Lycian Way and boat back — you see the coves from above and from the water. - Pack shoes for the rocks: you get in by ladders off the decks, not over sand. - Some day boats from Kaş anchor off Limanağzı for a short swim — nice, but it's no substitute for a day here. [Kekova](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kekova) is a separate boat day of its own. ## Questions ### How do you get to Limanağzı from Kaş? By water taxi from the harbour in central Kaş — 15–20 minutes, summer season only — or on foot along the Lycian Way from Büyük Çakıl beach: ≈ 4 km, 1–1.5 hours. ### Can you drive to Limanağzı? No. There's no road; you arrive by boat or on foot, so leave the car in Kaş. ### How much is the water taxi to Limanağzı? The harbour cooperative sets the fare each season, so check at the kiosk on the quay. Most people buy a return. ### Do you have to pay for the beach at Limanağzı? The coves are free. Sunbeds and umbrellas at the clubs come with a per-person minimum spend on food and drinks — ask first. ### What time is the last boat back from Limanağzı? Around 19:00–20:00, according to local guides, but it varies. Confirm when you buy your ticket. ### Is Limanağzı a sandy beach? No — rocks, wooden platforms with ladders and a little shingle. For sand, go to Kaputaş Beach. ### How long is the hike from Kaş to Limanağzı? About 4 km from Büyük Çakıl beach, 1–1.5 hours, plus 20–25 minutes from the centre to the trailhead. There's a roped ledge near the end. ### Is Limanağzı good for kids? Yes, if you go by boat: the water is calm and shallow by the shingle. We wouldn't hike in with young children because of the cliff ledge. ### What are the best beaches in Kaş? Limanağzı for a quiet day by clear water, Kaputaş for sand, and the small town beach for a quick dip between sights. ## How we checked There is no official source for the coves: the water taxis are run by a boatmen's cooperative and each club sets its own sunbed terms, so fares, boat times and the last-boat time are marked “verifying”, and we don't quote a boat fare (the figures we found were out of date). Other facts are checked against at least two sources. Walking times vary from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours one way — we give 1–1.5 hours. The number of clubs differs (three or four, or five), so we say “a handful”. Lonely Planet places the beach on the Çukurbağ peninsula west of Kaş, while the trail description and other guides put it south-east, at the mouth of the bay; we follow them. One guide promises near-certain turtle sightings — no other source backs that, so we leave it out. ## Sources - Turkeys for Life: Limanağzı Bay — Kaş beaches, 2025 — beach clubs, water taxi, the walk, minimum spend - Limancepte: Kaş Limanağzı Bay guide, 2026 — water taxi cooperative, last boats, rock tombs - Trekopedia: Lycian Way, Kaş–Limanağzı section — distance, roped ledge, inland bypass - Lonely Planet: Liman Ağzı — pebble shore, views of Meis - Tonkosti Turizma: guide to the beaches of Kaş — boats from the old harbour, free entry - Turkish Language Association (TDK) dictionary: liman, ağız --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.