Kabak – Kabak Beach [14]

Main Path

Kabak – Kabak Beach

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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).

View down to Kabak Beach from the start of descent.

Image credit:

Rebecca Scheer

Essentials

Kabak (village)

Kabak Beach (below main village area of Kabak)

Short section with the endpoints being roughly N–S but the path itself having a wide arc to the E.

Steep section with average slope of about 18% with portions approaching 30%.

Follows mostly good-quality paths making this section not as difficult as its slope would otherwise suggest.

Way-finding is moderate. There’s a couple of mildly confusing junctions but generally you won’t have any problem.

Metrics

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Towards Kabak Beach:

Towards Kabak:

1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Distance

30 m / 98 ft

Ascent

260 m / 853 ft

Descent

~1.0 hrs

Duration

1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Distance

260 m / 853 ft

Ascent

30 m / 98 ft

Descent

~1.0 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!

Route Planning

If you are heading towards Alınca and have no interest in Kabak Beach (say what???), you can go directly from Kabak to Alınca following along the ridge, bypassing Kabak Beach entirely. That reduces the climb to Alınca somewhat though there is still plenty of climbing. We find the ascent from the beach to be nicer and recommend it over the ridge path.

Accommodations

For a small area, there are a lot of accommodation options at both ends of the section and along the hillside. Options range from upscale to typical pensions to hammocks to campgrounds – something for everyone.
Prices tend to be slightly inflated here compared with much of the Lycian Way due its popularity as a tourist destination.

Camping

Wild camping isn’t permitted on the beach or in the woodlands around / above it (though many do so anyway).
Commercial campsites and bungalows are available all over the hillside.

Amenities

There’s a small market in Kabak’s upper village and a wide selection of restaurants available (most associated with the various accommodation options, though food service is typically open to anyone, not just guests).

Transport

Dolmuş service is available from the upper village but not from the beach.

Accommodations

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

Commercial Campground

Kabak Valley Kamp

In Kabak
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
Guesthouse

Pedro Mama’s

In Kabak
Commercial Campground

Bağ Camp

West of Kabak Beach
Bungalows

Sultan Camping

In Kabak

Wild Camping Locations

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

Water Sources

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

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 Beach:

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.
Main Path

Kabak Beach – Alınca

Distance

6.0 km / 3.7 mi

Ascent

925 m / 3,035 ft

Descent

200 m / 656 ft

Est. Duration

3.6

Challenging, beautiful section between Kabak Beach and the village of Alınca that will give your legs and lungs a good workout. There is nothing technically difficult about this section – it is just non-stop climbing or descending.

From Kabak:

Main Path

Faralya – Kabak

Distance

4.8 km / 3.0 mi

Ascent

280 m / 919 ft

Descent

355 m / 1,165 ft

Est. Duration

2.3

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.
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).

Pretty Pictures

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View down to Kabak Beach from start of descent

Photo by
Rebecca Scheer

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Fall 2022

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!