Day hike · Lycia
Alınca – Kabak – Faralya
The name lists places along the way, not necessarily the start or the finish.
A balcony path high above Kabak bay, by the upper variant through Karaağaç to Faralya; the beach is a detour.
The route in numbers
- Distance
- 12.3 km
- Ascent
- 481 m
- Descent
- 891 m
- Walking time
- ≈ 5 h
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Altitude
- 310–1063 m
- Route type
- One way: the finish is 5.4 km from the start as the crow flies, so plan your return
Along the way
- Balcony trail facing the sea
- Pebble-and-sand beach of Kabak (detour)
- Waterfalls in the gorge (1 h return)
- Faralya, above Butterfly Valley
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
- Long descent: nearly 900 m down
- Crossing Kabak village is not obvious
- No direct way between the waterfalls and the beach
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.