About this stage
The shortest stage on the central coast: a 4 km path round the bay from Kaş harbour to Limanağzı beach. The trail hugs the rocky coastline with crystal-clear water below and includes a rope-assisted ledge section that needs balance and care — the reason it carries a hard grade despite the distance. Most walkers treat it as a morning and continue on stage 11 the same day, or walk it as an out-and-back swim trip. Wild camping is possible at Limanağzı bay, and a boat from Kaş harbour is the alternative to the ledge.
Stage highlights
- Crystal-clear Mediterranean coves
- Rope-assisted coastal traverse
- Wild camping at Limanağzı
What to expect on the trail
The path follows the Mediterranean coastline with sea views, hidden coves and rocky headlands. Expect uneven limestone underfoot and a few short scrambles.
There is a beach café at Limanağzı from April to October and nothing else, so carry what you need for the morning.
Shade is patchy. Pine forest sections offer relief, but exposed coastal stretches and ridge walks require a sun hat, sunscreen and frequent water breaks in summer.
You'll stay between sea level and about 60 m — 143 m of ascent and 145 m of descent over 4.2 km, around 1.5 hours. The difficulty is concentrated in the ledge, not the climbing: if it does not appeal, take the boat.
Getting there
Public transport access between Kaş and Limanağzı is limited. Most hikers reach this stage by walking from a neighbouring section, or by private taxi from Antalya or Fethiye (a 1-2 hour drive depending on the trailhead).
Where this stage fits in the trail
This is stage 10 of 27, part of the Central Coast & Kekova section — the central section linking the harbour towns of Kalkan, Kaş and Üçağız with the sunken city of Kekova. It connects stage 9 (Kalkan to Kaş) to stage 11 (Limanağzı to Aperlae), and works well as part of a multi-day section walk.
Best time to walk this stage
The Lycian Way is best walked in spring (mid-March to mid-May) or autumn (mid-September to mid-November). October and April offer the most reliable weather: mild temperatures, clear skies, wildflowers in spring or olive harvest in autumn, and far fewer hikers than the shoulders of those windows. Summer (June-August) is generally too hot for comfortable walking — coastal stages routinely exceed 35°C and water sources dry up. Winter (December-February) brings rain to the coast and snow to mountain passes; the trail is walkable but conditions are unpredictable, especially on the higher inland stages.