Kabak Beach
A secluded pine-backed bay on the Lycian coast, reached by a steep footpath or a rough dolmuş ride. The water is clear, the sand coarse, and the surrounding cliffs plunge straight into the sea.
Kabak sits at the bottom of a deep valley whose sides are covered in Aleppo pines and wild sage. The beach itself is a mix of sand and smooth pebbles, sheltered enough that the water usually stays flat, turning a glassy turquoise by mid-morning. There are a handful of small camps and bungalow operations tucked into the trees, along with one or two simple beachfront cafés that run on generators. Development is deliberately kept low-rise and quiet; the absence of loud music and jet-skis is exactly why people make the effort to get here.
Most visitors arrive from the high road above and walk down the dusty switchback trail—it takes about 20 minutes and is punishing on the way back up. A few local vans (dolmuş) bump down when conditions allow, but the route is rough enough that many taxi drivers refuse it. The bay marks one of the final stops on the Lycian Way before the trail climbs toward the Butterfly Valley, so you'll often see long-distance hikers sharing the beach with day-trippers and campers.
“For a rare stretch of undeveloped Mediterranean coast where pine forest meets the sea, and the stars feel close enough to touch.”
Keep an eye on your belongings—the local goats have learned to unzip backpacks in search of snacks.
Beach access involves a steep 20-minute walk down a dirt track; not possible for wheelchairs or strollers.
Good to know
- Is Kabak Beach free to visit?
- Free. Beach free; bungalow camps and taxis from Ölüdeniz extra.
- How long should you spend at Kabak Beach?
- ~3h
- When is the best time to visit Kabak Beach?
- Morning
- Is Kabak Beach wheelchair accessible?
- Beach access involves a steep 20-minute walk down a dirt track; not possible for wheelchairs or strollers.
