Kaş – Limanağzı [35]

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Kaş – Limanağzı

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Very scenic coastal path over small, rolling hills with a moderately challenging portion (steep, rugged, with ropes for balance) at the S end.

Image credit:

Anna Flack

Essentials

Kaş (town)

Limanağzı (hamlet)

Generally NNW–SSE section, with Limanağzı to the SSE, that mostly hugs the coastline. Passes through the beach resort of Büyük Çakıl, a little to the SE of Kaş.

Traverses rolling small hills along the coastline, most of which are gentle or only moderately steep, but a couple of which are very steep (25%+), including one scenic cliffside stretch requiring usage of ropes attached to the hillside.

The trail mostly follows rural roads, though the Limanağzı portion is off-road on rugged trails and the portion between Kaş and Büyük Çakıl is entirely on or alongside paved / cobblestone roads.

Way-finding is generally pretty good, though some recent construction has made a few junctions mildly confusing.

Metrics

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Towards Limanağzı:

Towards Kaş:

4.1 km / 2.5 mi

Distance

130 m / 427 ft

Ascent

125 m / 410 ft

Descent

~1.4 hrs

Duration

4.1 km / 2.5 mi

Distance

125 m / 410 ft

Ascent

130 m / 427 ft

Descent

~1.4 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

Water is available in several locations.

Highlights

There are great views of the bay throughout the entire section.
Near Limanağzı is an exhilarating portion that uses rope handholds to pass some Lycian tombs cut into the cliff face.

Route Planning

The challenging portion near Limanağzı can optionally be bypassed if desired using a path that cuts inland, away from Limanağzı.

Alerts / Hazards

In bad weather (in particular, high winds), the ‘inland’ variant near Limanağzı is recommended. Likewise, if you are carrying a bulky, heavy pack the inland variant might be better.

Amenities

In addition to the endpoints, food and beverage can usually be obtained at Büyük Çakıl, which has a nice pebble beach that makes for a good lunch break location.

Attractions & Highlights

Notable highlights along the trail and at either endpoint include:

Historical Site

Lycian Tombs Near Amphitheatre

In Kaş
Historical Site

Rock Tombs Along Cliff Face

In Kaş
Historical Site

Ruins of Hellenistic Temple

In Kaş
Historical Site

Kaş Amphitheatre

In Kaş
Historical Site

King’s Tomb

In Kaş
Historical Site

Cliff Tombs

Near Limanağzı

Accommodations

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

Hotel

Mina Apart Hotel

In Kaş
Hotel

Hotel Puya

In Kaş
Hotel

Kayahan Hotel

In Kaş
Guesthouse

Meltem Pension & Guest House

In Kaş
Hotel

Rhapsody Hotel

In Kaş
Guesthouse

8 Pansiyon (aka Sekiz Pansiyon)

In Kaş
Commercial Campground

Kaş Camping

In Kaş
Hotel

La Kumasal Hotel

In Kaş
Guesthouse / Camping

Gizli Vadi Kamp & Pansiyon

In Büyük Çakıl
Commercial Campground

Harnup Camping

In Büyük Çakıl
Guesthouse

Nuri’s Beach Bungalow

In Limanağzı

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 at Mosque

In Büyük Çakıl

Where to Next?

From Limanağzı:

Main Path

Limanağzı – Boğazcık

Distance

15.0 km / 9.3 mi

Ascent

750 m / 2,461 ft

Descent

470 m / 1,542 ft

Est. Duration

5.75

Long, rugged, mostly very remote section connecting Limanağzı with Boğazcık. Has many great coastline views.

From Kaş:

Main Path

Çukurbağ – Kaş

Distance

7.0 km / 4.3 mi

Ascent

68 m / 223 ft

Descent

555 m / 1,821 ft

Est. Duration

2.75

Rugged, steep section with beautiful views linking the village of Çukurbağ with the coastal town of Kaş.

Pretty Pictures

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Using rope to descend near Limanağzı

Photo by
Irene Dijkmans

–
Fall 2022
View of Büyük Çakıl beach

Photo by
Ann Halloran

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Sept 2022
View from Limanağzı looking towards Kaş

Photo by
Anna Flack

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Fall 2022
Tombs near Limanağzı with rope handholds

Photo by
Anna Flack

–
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!