Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
KabakUzunyurt
Go for 2 nights if you want a beach at the bottom of a valley and a Lycian Way trailhead; skip if you need ATMs, nightlife or easy driving.
Kabak is a valley village on the Lycian coast, 20 km south of Ölüdeniz, where a narrow road drops through Faralya to a dead end above the beach. Officially part of Uzunyurt, it is a strip of pansiyons and camps on the upper road plus a beach settlement below. Come for walking, swimming and sleeping early; the road is the whole story of getting in and out.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov–Apr (many places shut)
- Airports
- DLM · AYT
- Nights
- 2
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.
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kabak112 ▾
- All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)112
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 Kabak, 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
- SafetyQuiet and low-crime; the real risks are the valley road, unlit lanes after dark, sea urchins and rocks on the beach…
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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 All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance) (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 (About 1 h 30 min by road to Ölüdeniz, then the valley road; transfer or hire car).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTurkish breakfast at a pansiyonOften included with the room₺250–450 (≈ US$7–11)
- Beer₺150–250 (≈ US$4–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₺300–600 (≈ US$8–15)
- Budget bedOwn tent pitch, a night, per person₺300 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedPansiyon double room, a night, per room₺2,000 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedPansiyon double room, a night, per room₺3,500 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,200 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₺2,200 (≈ US$55) · High ₺4,000 (≈ US$100)
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 (About 1 h 30 min by road to Ölüdeniz, then the valley road; transfer or hire car) · AYT Antalya (About 3 h by road via Fethiye; longer and costlier transfer)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kabak: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 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
Walk. The lanes are dirt and hard on cars; the beach is 500 m below the car park on a steep track. Dolmuşes run the sealed road from Ölüdeniz but stop about 1 km short of the valley.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Dolmuş or car up the valley road
Beach, lagoon and paragliding launches; go early in summer.
Faralya and Butterfly Valley
goDoor to door: 30–60 min
Walk the Lycian Way or drive 15 min north
Cliff viewpoints above the valley; boat access to the cove.
Fethiye
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Dolmuş via Ölüdeniz, or car
Market, harbour, buses and the nearest full range of shops.
Kayaköy
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or dolmuş via Ölüdeniz
Abandoned hillside village; pair it with Ölüdeniz in one run.
Kaş
overnightDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Car along the coast road
Too far for a return day; sleep there if you want Kekova.
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.
Upper village (road strip)
Pansiyons, camps and the general store along the sealed road; walk down to the beach.
Beach settlement (Kabak Koyu)
Cabins and bungalows at the bottom of the valley, reached on foot or by 4WD down the dirt lane.
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
- ₺1,200–2,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺2,000–3,500 (≈ US$50–90) excl. bed
- High
- ₺3,500 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pansiyon double room1 × 2 nights × ₺2,000 | ₺4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₺2,200 | ₺8,800 |
| Dolmuş Ölüdeniz ↔ Kabak, both ways2 × ₺200 · check | ₺400 |
| Valley car park, per day1 × ₺200 · informal, no receipt; agree the price before you leave the car | ₺200 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₺400 | ₺800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺1,420 |
| Trip total≈ ₺3,910 per person per day, bed included | ₺15,620≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in lira; transport to Kabak excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Turkish breakfast at a pansiyonOften included with the room | ₺250–450 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Grilled fish or meat main | ₺400–700 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Beer | ₺150–250 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Dolmuş Ölüdeniz → Kabak | ₺100–150 (≈ US$3–4) (check) |
| Valley car parkInformal, no receipt | ₺200 (≈ US$5) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₺300–600 (≈ US$8–15) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The road from Ölüdeniz is narrow with potholes: allow 40 min and avoid it after dark if you are not used to it.
- Parking at the valley car park is charged informally with no receipt; agree the price before you leave the car.
- Bring cash: the nearest ATMs and supermarkets are in Ölüdeniz and Fethiye.
- Vodafone signal drops south of Faralya; Turkcell and Türk Telekom hold up better.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
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Bu adrese, lütfenTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
Embassy
No consulate in Kabak or Fethiye; the US, UK and most others keep embassies in Ankara and consulates-general in Istanbul and Izmir.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dolmuş Ölüdeniz → Kabak: ₺100–150 (≈ US$3–4), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi Ölüdeniz → Kabak: ₺800–1,200 (≈ US$20–30) (check)
- Dalaman airport → Ölüdeniz, transfer: ₺1,500–2,500 (≈ US$40–65) per vehicle (check)
Say or show
- Merhaba — Hello (mer-hah-BAH)
- Teşekkürler — Thank you (teh-shek-kewr-LER)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (neh kah-DAR)
- Hesap, lütfen — The bill, please (heh-SAP lewt-FEN)
- Plaj nerede? — Where is the beach? (plazh NEH-reh-deh)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (KART-lah ur-deh-yeh-bih-LEER mih-yim)
Cash is king in the valley: many small places take cards, but not all, and there is no ATM.
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 Kabak. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov–Apr (many places shut) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DLM: transfer times, last dolmuş up the valley, taxi fallback.
- Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: upper village road strip and the beach settlement.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (beach access, Lycian Way junctions) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hostile arrival fixtures: night arrival, rain on the dirt lane, no cash.