Faralya Kabak Guide

Faralya History

It is part of the ancient Lycia Region. In ancient times, some of the settlements here are associated with the ancient city of Perdicia. However, archaeological studies are limited.
The region was also used during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Rock tombs and old ruins can still be seen.
The present village was formerly known as “Uzunyurt Village”; the name Faralya became popular later.
It was a small village settlement during the Ottoman period. Agriculture and animal husbandry were the main livelihoods.
From the 1990s, with the discovery of tourism, hostels and eco-resorts began to increase.

Kabak Bay History

Kabak is actually a neighborhood of Faralya. The bay has remained isolated for a long time due to its magnificent nature and the difficulty of transportation.
In ancient times, it was on the transit route of the Lycian civilization. Remains of ancient roads can be seen in the region.
 
Until the late 20th century, Kabak remained almost completely untouched and started to attract alternative tourism after the 1990s.
It still has a very natural infrastructure and is resistant to concretization.
 
Highlights

Lycian Way Faralya and Kabak are important stops on the Lycian Way, a world-famous hiking route.
Butterfly Valley: Located on the borders of Faralya, it is famous for its endemic butterfly species and waterfalls.
Ecological Life: Kabak Bay is one of the first areas where eco-tourism developed in Turkey; bungalows and camping areas are common.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Faralya-Kabak Hotels page.