What to Eat on the Lycian Way
Village kitchens, fresh gozleme, and cold ayran after a long climb. The food on this trail is one of its best surprises.
17 Apr 2025📖 6 min read
⭐ One of the World's 10 Best Long-Distance Hikes — Sunday Times
The Lycian Way:
Turkey's Most
Legendary Trail
500+ km of ancient ruins, turquoise coves and mountain villages. 30 stages from Fethiye to Antalya along Turkey's stunning Mediterranean coast.
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500+ km
Total Distance
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30 Stages
Fethiye → Antalya
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World Top 10
Sunday Times
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Sep – Jun
Best Season
Featured Stages
Must-Walk
Highlights
Moderate
Stage 2
Ovacık → Kozagıaç → Faralya
One of the most dramatic stages on the entire route. Climbing out of Ovacık, the ridge walk rewards …
📏 13 km⏱️ 4–6 h
Moderate
Stage 8
Xanthos → Çavdır → Çayköy → Üzumlü
A long inland stage linking the ancient capital of Xanthos with the village of Üzumlü, passing throu…
📏 19 km⏱️ 5–7 h
Easy
Stage 16
Aperlai → Üçağız → Kalekoy
One of the most iconic stages. Views over Kekova Island and the partially submerged city of Dolchist…
📏 8 km⏱️ 2–3 h
Easy
Stage 18
Çayağzı → Demre
A richly historical stage with four variants. All routes eventually converge on Demre (ancient Myra)…
📏 6 km⏱️ 1–2 h
When to Go
Season Guide
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Temperature
18-28°C
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Rainfall
Moderate
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Best Stages
All stages suitable
💡 Advice
Second-best season. Fewer crowds, warm sea, golden light.
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