Faralya – Kabak [12]

Main Path

Faralya – Kabak

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Enjoyable hilly, forested section with some nice views. There are lots of accommodation options at both ends of this section plus some camping spots along the way.

Image credit:

Łukasz Ostojski

Essentials

Faralya (village)

Kabak (village)

Roughly N–S with Kabak to the S.

There’s a relatively small but steep hill a little to the N of the mid-point of this section (slope in excess of 20%) and a moderately steep slope (about 17.5%) to / from Kabak at the S end of the section. The rest is relatively flat.

Rocky, uneven path in many places though mostly it is good-quality. There’s some road-walking at both endpoints. Mostly passes through nice pine forest, with some olive groves toward the S end.

The path is generally self-evident though there are a few junctions to watch for (we’ve marked them in our Waypoints collection).

Metrics

Select the tab below corresponding to the direction you plan to walk.

Towards Kabak:

Towards Faralya:

4.8 km / 3.0 mi

Distance

280 m / 919 ft

Ascent

355 m / 1,165 ft

Descent

~2.3 hrs

Duration

4.8 km / 3.0 mi

Distance

355 m / 1,165 ft

Ascent

280 m / 919 ft

Descent

~2.3 hrs

Duration

Handy Things to Know

The following notes are gathered from our own experiences and from feedback sent to us by other hikers. Let us know how we can improve these notes – and thanks!

Water

Fill up on water before departing as there is no reliable water on this section other than in the endpoint communities.

Highlights

Some nice views.
At Faralya, Butterfly Valley offers some spectacular views (the village sits above the valley).
Kabak sits atop a very attractive bay. At the bottom of the hill, beneath the main part of the village itself, is a small but nice pebble-style beach.

Route Planning

If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, there is an alternate path between Faralya and Kabak Beach (not part of the official Lycian Way) that is becoming quite popular. It follows the coast and offers excellent views, with several good access points to the beach. We quite like it!

Accommodations

Lots of options at both endpoints.
At the Kabak end, accommodation is scattered all over the hillside between the main part of the village and the beach.

Camping

There are a few wild camping spots at / near the hilltop as well as along the plateau to its S.

Amenities

You’ll sometimes encounter impromptu fruit / tea stands that pop up occasionally.
Accommodations, cafés / restaurants, and mini-markets are available at both endpoints.

Transport

Dolmuş service available from both endpoints.

Attractions & Highlights

Notable highlights along the trail and at either endpoint include:

Landscape

Butterfly Valley

By Faralya

Accommodations

Here’s what we’re currently tracking for this trail section:

Guesthouse

Gül Pension

In Faralya
Guesthouse

Montenegro Motel & Restaurant

In Faralya
Hotel

Faralya Limon Hotel

In Faralya
Guesthouse

Faralya Misafir Evi

In Faralya
Hotel

Keyif Motel

In Faralya
Hotel

Onur Motel

In Faralya
Guesthouse

Melisa Pansiyon

In Faralya
Bungalows

Turan Hill Lounge

In Kabak
Commercial Campground

Secret Garden Kabak

In Kabak
Commercial Campground

Shiva Camp

In Kabak
Bungalows

Sea Valley Camping

At Kabak Beach
Hotel & Restaurant

Olive Garden Kabak

In Kabak

Wild Camping Locations

Here are the wild camping locations that we’re currently tracking along this trail section:

Wild Campsite

campsite

Between Faralya and Kabak
Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Faralya and Kabak
Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Faralya and Kabak

Water Sources

Here are the water sources that we’re currently tracking along this trail section or at either endpoint:

Water Source

Fountain at Mosque

In Faralya
Water Source

Fountain by Bench

In Faralya
Water Source

Spigot with concrete basin

Between Faralya and Kabak
Water Source

Fountain

In Kabak
Water Source

Fountain and Toilets at Mosque

In Kabak
Water Source

Fountain by Lissiya Hotel

In Kabak
Water Source

Fountain

In Kabak

Where to Next?

From Kabak:

Main Path

Kabak – Kabak Beach

Distance

1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Ascent

30 m / 98 ft

Descent

260 m / 853 ft

Est. Duration

1.0

Main path connecting the ‘upper’ village of Kabak, located partway up the hillside, with the popular beach area (which is where you’ll find most of the accommodation and F & B options, not surprisingly).
Alternate Path

Kabak – Alınca

Distance

6.4 km / 4.0 mi

Ascent

875 m / 2,871 ft

Descent

380 m / 1,247 ft

Est. Duration

4.0

Alternative approach linking the ‘upper’ village of Kabak with the village of Alınca following a ridge (sometimes by steep edges). Beautiful but challenging path with a lot of ascending and descending over rugged terrain. It is shorter and a bit easier than the main variant (which goes via Kabak Beach).

From Faralya:

Main Path

Ovacık – Faralya

Distance

12.8 km / 8.0 mi

Ascent

765 m / 2,510

Descent

735 m / 2,411 ft

Est. Duration

5.8

Mountain section between the official Lycian Way start / finish point at the southern end of Ovacık and the village of Faralya on the opposite side of Babadağ (‘Father Mountain’).
Alternate Path

Faralya – Kabak Beach

Distance

9.8 km / 6.1 mi

Ascent

560 m / 1,837 ft

Descent

880 m / 2,887 ft

Est. Duration

5.0

Follows an attractive coastal path between Faralya and Kabak Beach. Not officially part of the Lycian Way but an increasingly popular option nevertheless.

Pretty Pictures

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Roadside fruit and vegetable stand between Faralya and Kabak

Photo by
Darren Moens

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Fall 2022
Coastal view between Faralya and Kabak

Photo by
Darren Moens

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Fall 2022
Looking towards the mosque in Faralya

Photo by
T Roszkowski
Nice view between Faralya and Kabak

Photo by
Łukasz Ostojski

–
Fall 2021
Rocky trail between Faralya and Kabak

Photo by
Łukasz Ostojski

–
Fall 2021

How You Can Help

Trail research is never actually done. Here’s some of what we’re looking for:

✅ More photos! Ideally with geo-location information in the metadata. In addition to using some photos on Trekopedia, we add them to our internal reference database which significantly helps us with trail research. The more photos, the better! If you are willing to share your collection with us, we’d be incredibly grateful. Let us know and we’ll arrange a transfer.

✅ Points of interest. Help us identify (and geo-locate) accommodations, attractions, restaurants, markets, trail waypoints, confusing or problematic junctions, difficult or hazardous places, water sources, and so on.

✅ Tips & recommendations. Share your thoughts with other hikers.

In addition to the above, please see this article for information on more general ways you can help. Thanks!