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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Best months
- May–Oct (boat trips to the valley run June–Aug)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (boat service limited, cooler weather)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TRY
- Money
- Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY). About ₺56 to €1 in late September 2026 — check; inflation was still in the double digits, so prices rise several times a year.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₺150–250 excl. bed · Mid ₺250–400 excl. bed · High ₺400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergencies 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Lokanta / simple café: Leave the coins or round up.; Sit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.; Taxi: Round up to the next ₺10–50.; Hamam: 10–15% to the attendant (tellak/natır).; Guide / driver day: €10–20 for a guide, €5–10 for a driver per day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₺50–100.
- Water
- Tap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water. Restaurants charge for bottled water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops. Public toilets (WC) cost ₺10–30 — carry coins or small notes. Most toilets have a bidet spray; paper goes in the bin in older buildings.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | ₺15–25 |
| Kebap plate | ₺30–60 |
| Bottle of local wine | ₺40–80 |
| Boat to Butterfly Valley | ₺150–200 |
| Dolmuş Ölüdeniz → Faralya | ₺30–40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DLM · Dalaman Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi) north, shuttle or dolmuş to Ölüdeniz then 14 km (8.7 mi) road to FaralyaAbout 28 mi (45 km) north, shuttle or dolmuş to Ölüdeniz then 8.7 mi (14 km) road to Faralya
Typical fares
- Dolmuş Ölüdeniz → Faralya (one way)
- about ₺35, 15 min (check)
- Boat to Butterfly Valley (round‑trip)
- about ₺170, 30 min each way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Dolmuş minibuses run the 14 km (8.7 mi) 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 (1.2 mi) north of Ölüdeniz).Dolmuş minibuses run the 8.7 mi (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 (1.2 mi (2 km) north of Ölüdeniz).
See and do
Known for
- Butterfly Valley (Kelebekler Vadisi)
- Lycian Way trail
- Proximity to Kabak and Ölüdeniz
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kabak | Dolmuş from Faralya north 8 km (5 mi), then walk or boatDolmuş from Faralya north 5 mi (8 km), then walk or boat | ≈30 min |
| Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) | 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 | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Affedersinizaffedersiniz |
| Thank you | Teşekkür ederimteʃekkur ederim |
| How much is it? | Ne kadar?ne kadar |
| Can I have the menu? | Menü alabilir miyim?menü alabilir miyim |
| Where is the beach? | Plaj nerede?plaj nerede |
| I need a taxi | Taksiye ihtiyacım vartaksiye ihtiyacım var |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Merhaba' (hello) or 'Selamün aleyküm' in conservative areas; cheek kisses between friends of the same sex; avoid: Offering a hand to a conservative woman first — wait for hers
- Mosques: Covered clothing, headscarf for women, shoes in hand, quiet voice; avoid: Walking in front of people praying; visiting during Friday midday prayer
- Hospitality: Accept tea or at least a sip; bring sweets or pastries to a home; avoid: Refusing food repeatedly; showing the soles of your feet
- Politics and history: Listen; let hosts raise it; avoid: Opinions on Atatürk, the Kurdish issue, Armenia or Cyprus with people you just met
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly in conservative towns during the day; avoid: Eating, drinking or smoking in front of fasting people in small towns
- Gestures: A slight upward head nod with a tut means 'no'; avoid: The OK hand sign (can be read as rude) and a thumb between fingers
- Dress in town: Shorts are fine in Istanbul and resorts; longer clothes in the interior and east; avoid: Swimwear away from the beach
- Names: First name plus Bey (men) or Hanım (women): 'Ahmet Bey'; avoid: Using the surname alone
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Faralya is low‑risk; main concerns are the unsafe canyon path and occasional unlicensed boat fees.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Faralya yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Butterfly Valley (Kelebekler Vadisi)
- Lycian Way trail
- Proximity to Kabak and Ölüdeniz
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Faralya: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Faralya, revision 5201572 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5201572
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Faralya
Bu adrese lütfen
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergencies112
US consulate in Istanbul; Turkish emergency number 112.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/faralya). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.