The Lycian Way — one of the world's great long-distance trails — threads right past Kaş, linking ancient cities, pine-scented ridges and turquoise coves. You don't need to hike all 540 km to enjoy it: here are the best short sections near Kaş.
Best short walks near Kaş
From Kaş, easy half-day stretches lead out along the Çukurbağ peninsula and towards the cove of Liman Ağzı, with the sea glittering below the whole way. Further afield, the trail links Lycian sites like Phellos above Kaş and the coastline around Kekova — big views, modest effort.
Walk, then swim
The magic of walking here is ending at the water. Many trails finish at a swimmable cove — Liman Ağzı even has a couple of simple cafés. For a perfect day, walk one way along the coast and have a boat collect you, or combine a morning hike with an afternoon bays-and-snorkel cruise.
When to go & what to bring
Spring (April–May) and autumn (October) are ideal, with mild temperatures and wildflowers; high summer is best kept to early mornings and shorter coastal sections. Bring sturdy shoes, plenty of water, sun protection, a hat and swimwear — and download an offline map of the route.
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