The Lycian Way

The finest half-day coastal walk on the Kaş Peninsula. The route follows the Lycian Way waymarks west from Kaş harbour, climbing above sea cliffs with views back across Kaş Bay toward the Greek island of Castellorizo. After 4km the path descends to reach a cluster of Lycian rock-cut tombs carved directly into sea-level cliffs — you can swim from the rocks beneath them. The final section crosses a scrubby limestone plateau before dropping steeply to Limanağzı, a car-free bay with a single family-run restaurant (seasonal). Return by water taxi to Kaş harbour.

This route combines Kaş town walking archaeology with the most dramatic ridge ascent on the peninsula. Begin with 2km through ancient Kaş — sarcophagi on the main street, the Doric tomb above the theatre, the Roman agora beneath modern pavements. Then climb steadily through macchia toward the Çukurbağ col before the final ascent through pines to the summit plateau of ancient Phellos. The ruins are extraordinary and almost completely unvisited: dozens of Lycian sarcophagi scattered across a mountain meadow 600m above the sea. Views extend from the Taurus to Castellorizo. Descend via Çukurbağ village.

One of Turkey's most underrated archaeological walks. The Delikkemer aqueduct supplied Roman Patara with freshwater — 3km of the arched channel survives intact. You walk beside and occasionally over the channel top on an ancient maintenance track. Arches of dressed limestone stand 6–8m high, still structurally sound after 2,000 years. The path deposits you at the Patara site; continue into the ruins before finishing on the 18km UNESCO beach.

The most accessible walk from Almond Collection, starting and ending at Çukurbağ village. The circuit loops the entire Çukurbağ Peninsula — a 4km finger of land separating Kaş Bay from the western coves. The path is almost entirely shaded by mature olive, pine, and carob. Highlights: Byzantine monastery ruins at the peninsula tip, informal swimming spots accessible by short scrambles, and three viewpoints across to Kaş town and Castellorizo.

Begin at Üçağız harbour, where 4th century BCE Lycian sarcophagi stand between modern houses — inscribed in the Lycian language, unfenced, completely unguarded. Walk the coastal path east toward the submerged ruins of Kekova island, visible just below the waterline. Continue to Simena village (Kaleköy), accessible only by boat or this coastal path. Climb to the Crusader castle for panoramic views across the sunken city. Return to Üçağız for lunch at a harbour restaurant.