Common questions

When to do Lycian Way?

When to do Lycian Way?

The Lycian Way (Turkish: Likya Yolu) is a marked long-distance trail in southwestern Turkey around part of the coast of ancient Lycia….

Lycian Way
Trailheads Hisarönü (Ovacık, Fethiye), Muğla Province Geyikbayırı, Konyaaltı, Antalya Province
Use Hiking
Hiking details
Season Spring and autumn

Can you do the Lycian Way without camping?

The lycian way can be done entirely without tents and by staying in village pensions on the way (TrailSmart information is very up-to-date for accommodations). On our side, we still prefer to have our camping gear with us. As for food , there is a lot of minimarket in the villages or even small restaurants.

How much does the Lycian Way cost?

HOW MUCH DID IT COST

Accommodation $183.00
Other $16.14
Siteseeing $16.18
Total. A$723.78
US$517.19

Where to start the Lycian Way?

While the official start of Lycian Way is in Ovacık, the northern suburb of Ölüdeniz, you can hike it all the way from Fethiye (about 15 km away from Ovacık, and the hub of the region) without having the need to referring to road sides with the help of adjoining trails.

What is the distance needed to be covered in order to complete the Lycian hike?

The Lycian Way is Turkey’s first long-distance walking route, and while there are many more to take into account today, it remains the most popular. The 540-kilometre trail stretches from Fethiye to Antalya and takes approximately 29 days to complete.

How long does it take to hike the Lycian Way?

approximately 29 days
The Lycian Way is Turkey’s first long-distance walking route, and while there are many more to take into account today, it remains the most popular. The 540-kilometre trail stretches from Fethiye to Antalya and takes approximately 29 days to complete.

How long does it take to walk through Turkey?

Daily distances vary by trip, but you can expect to be covering between 12 and 15km every day, and to be walking for six to eight hours. These are relaxed itineraries however, that assume people will be taking their time, so if you walk regularly at home you won’t be exhausted.

Where is the Lycian coast?

The Lycian Coast, also called the Turquoise Coast, runs from Gocek to Antalya in the southern part of Turkey’s mainland. Below the soaring Taurus Mountains, you will have the chance to explore the land of Lycians.

Who were the Lycian people?

The Lycians were an important part of the Greek and Near Eastern worlds since they lived at the point where the two cultures intermingled at an important strategic juncture. The Lycians came under the twin influences of their neighbours. As a result they developed a very different style of art.