Territory capital · Türkiye (Turkey)
Faralya
Spend 1 day for a boat ride to Butterfly Valley and a short hike on the Lycian Way; add a second day for Kabak beach or Ölüdeniz if you have extra time.
Faralya is a tiny coastal village in Lycia, best reached from Ölüdeniz. The main attraction is Butterfly Valley, accessible only by boat in summer. The Lycian Way passes nearby, allowing a few hours of hiking. With limited services, a single day covers the highlights; a second day lets you explore Kabak or relax on Ölüdeniz beach.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Oct (boat trips to the valley run June–Aug)
- avoid Nov–Apr (boat service limited, cooler weather)
- Airport
- DLM
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Faralya112 ▾
- Police / General emergencies112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Faralya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyFaralya is low‑risk; main concerns are the unsafe canyon path and occasional unlicensed boat fees.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / general emergencies (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDLM Dalaman Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, shuttle or dolmuş to Ölüdeniz then 14 km (8.7 mi) road to Faralya).DLM Dalaman Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, shuttle or dolmuş to Ölüdeniz then 8.7 mi (14 km) road to Faralya).
- Getting aroundDolmuş minibuses run the 14 km (8.7 mi) road from Ölüdeniz to Faralya; hitchhiking is common.Dolmuş minibuses run the 8.7 mi (14 km) road from Ölüdeniz to Faralya; hitchhiking is common.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₺15–25 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₺2,500 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₺3,500 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₺5,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺150 (≈ US$4) · Mid ₺300 (≈ US$8) · High ₺500 (≈ US$13)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DLM Dalaman Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, shuttle or dolmuş to Ölüdeniz then 14 km (8.7 mi) road to Faralya)DLM Dalaman Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, shuttle or dolmuş to Ölüdeniz then 8.7 mi (14 km) road to Faralya)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Faralya: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Dolmuş minibuses run the 14 km road from Ölüdeniz to Faralya; hitchhiking is common. The only regular access to Butterfly Valley is a boat from Ölüdeniz (June–Aug). Walks on the Lycian Way start at Ovacık (2 km north of Ölüdeniz).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kabak
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Dolmuş from Faralya north 8 km (5 mi), then walk or boatDolmuş from Faralya north 5 mi (8 km), then walk or boat
More accessible canyon and beach.
Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Dolmuş south 14 km (8.7 mi) to Ölüdeniz, then boat to Butterfly ValleyDolmuş south 8.7 mi (14 km) to Ölüdeniz, then boat to Butterfly Valley
Base for boat trips; also paragliding hub.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kelebekler Vadisi Bungalows
Beach‑front glamping near the valley
Watermill Guesthouse
Former watermill, Hisar Cd. 4
Onur Motel
Rustic bungalows, Hisar Cd. 75
Mandarin & Mango Hotel
Adults‑only, sea‑mountain view, Kızılcakaya
Zakros Hotel
Seafront, good value, Kızılcakaya
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺150–250 (≈ US$4–7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10) excl. bed
- High
- ₺400 (≈ US$10)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ₺3,500 | ₺3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺300 | ₺600 |
| Dolmuş ride Ölüdeniz → Faralya (round‑trip)2 × ₺30 · check | ₺60 |
| Boat to Butterfly Valley (per person, round‑trip)2 × ₺150 · check | ₺300 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ₺120 · check | ₺240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺470 |
| Trip total≈ ₺2,585 per person per day, bed included | ₺5,170≈ US$130 |
Watermill, Onur Motel
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights and intercity transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₺15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Kebap plate | ₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of local wine | ₺40–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Boat to Butterfly Valleycheck | ₺150–200 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Dolmuş Ölüdeniz → Faralyacheck | ₺30–40 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The canyon path from village to beach is closed as unsafe; use boat trips only.
- Boat operators may charge an unofficial eco‑fee; confirm price before boarding.
- Road is narrow and pothole‑ridden; drive cautiously, especially after rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / General emergencies112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dolmuş Ölüdeniz → Faralya (one way): about ₺35 (≈ under US$1), 15 min (check)
- Boat to Butterfly Valley (round‑trip): about ₺170 (≈ US$5), 30 min each way (check)
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (affedersiniz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (teʃekkur ederim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne kadar)
- Menü alabilir miyim? — Can I have the menu? (menü alabilir miyim)
- Plaj nerede? — Where is the beach? (plaj nerede)
- Taksiye ihtiyacım var — I need a taxi (taksiye ihtiyacım var)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Faralya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (boat trips to the valley run June–Aug) · avoid Nov–Apr (boat service limited, cooler weather) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a second night for Kabak or Ölüdeniz beach.
- Combine with a Lycian Way multi‑day trek starting at Ovacık.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Faralya
- secondaryWikivoyage: Faralya, revision 5201572 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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