Day hike · Lycia
Adrasan – Gelidonya lighthouse – Pirates' Bay
The name lists places along the way, not necessarily the start or the finish.
Pines and maquis up to Gelidonya lighthouse facing the five islets, then down to the clear water of Korsan Koyu.
The route in numbers
- Distance
- 14.4 km
- Ascent
- 689 m
- Descent
- 804 m
- Walking time
- 6–7 h
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Altitude
- 24–415 m
- Route type
- One way: the finish is 5.2 km from the start as the crow flies, so plan your return
Along the way
- Gelidonya lighthouse (1936) on the cape
- Beş Adalar islets offshore
- Remains of Melanippe, a Lycian city
- Swim at Korsan Koyu, the Pirates' Bay
When to go
April–June and September–October; summer is very hot.
Water and supplies
Few springs on the trail: set off with your water supply.
Things to watch for
- Remote finish: arrange your return from the bay before you set off
This page describes the trail as our team walked it; it is not a substitute for a map, a guidebook or a qualified guide. Paths, waymarks, water sources and weather change, so check conditions locally before you set out and choose a day that suits your experience.
More hikes in Lycia
Our trips in Lycia
Our trips in this region:
- The Lycian Way: Chimaera, Kekova & Termessos
- The Lycian Way: a guided trek from Antalya to Kekova
- Lycian Way, self-guided
- Cappadocia & the Lycian Coast
Our self-guided trips include the MyAv road book.