Featured Walks: Lycian Way Walk

More Walks: Çavdır-Uzumlu  Asas –Gökceoren  Delikkemer & Patara  Phellos – Hacıoglan  Gokceoren – Sarıbelen 

These guided walks through forests and ancient pathways are breathtakingly beautiful. As all our walks featured run from Kalkan, if you are staying in one of our other resorts and would like to join in, we will be more than happy to arrange this for you. Please call us for transfer details.

Çavdır-Uzumlu (Via Inpınar)   £35 per person

The start of this walk is from the village of Cavdır.  This route takes you along an intact aqueduct which at several points still has running water in it.  There are spectacular views over the Esen cay valley and you can even see Patara beach from this view point. You pass over a Roman bridge before ascending in to a pine forest and finishing off just outside the village of Uzumlu.  You have the option of walking the last kilometre in to town where you can enjoy a late lunch in a local restaurant  (Average altitude: 150 m )

Walking time:  4- 4.5 hours.                                                                        Total day:   6 hours.
Things to take: Walking shoes, camera and a bottle of water                   Meal provided:  Lunch

Asas –Gökceoren   £35 per person

Starting from the village of Asas, the walk heads towards the flat plain and the path follows a track, beyond. The walk reaches an altitude of 1100m passing through 400 year old Cedar and Juniper trees.
We have a picnic at an attractive view point en route. The path continues gradually up and down with good views. At the end point we arrive at Seyret village, famous for its storage barns made of cedar wood. (Average altitude: 900 m )

Walking time:  4- 4.5 hours.                                                                      Total day:             6 hours.
Things to take:  Walking shoes, camera and a bottle of water                Meal provided:    Picnic

Delikkemer & Patara   £35 per person

This route follows the path of an ancient Aqueduct all the way from Delikkemer to the ruins of the ancient port of Patara. The path leads through olive groves and beautiful flowers. The walk concludes at the ruins of Patara – the most important port of ancient Lycia and the birth place of St. Nicholas. Opportunity is provided to explore this site and also to relax and swim on the Mediterranean’s longest beach. (Average altitude: 150 m )

Walking time:  3 hours                                                                        Total day:              7 hours
Things to take:  Walking shoes, camera and a bottle of water          Meal provided:     Picnic

Phellos – Hacıoglan    £35 per person

The ancient name of Kas is Antiphellos.  The main town Phellos, was on the hillside above. The walk commences from here, leading across hilltops to the settlement at Hacioglan. A picnic can be enjoyed on route whilst admiring the wonderful scenery. (Average altitude: 700m)

Walking time:  5 hours.                                                                        Total day:             6- 7  hours.
Things to take:  Walking shoes, camera and a bottle of water           Meal provided:   Picnic

Gokceoren – Sarıbelen    £35 per person

This route runs high over Ambararasi Tepesi, with its rocks shaped by the wind, then along old migration paths past mysterious ruins. In spring there are many wild flowers and birds that enliven the landscape. This isolated route takes you back in time. There are many points with great views over the sea and Kalkan.  We have a picnic on route.
(Average altitude: 600m)
 
Walking time:  4 hours                                                                             Total Day:             5-6 hours
Things to take:  Walking shoes, camera and a bottle of water               Meal Provided:   Picnic