Gül Pension
How to say it: GEWL pension
On the road where the path comes out of Faralya. Terrace restaurant on site — no published dish list; Menu → is the Maps place page. Official site is rooms only.
Wednesday, October 21
Today we walk Kabak to Ölüdeniz
16–17 km · +940 / −1180 m · or ~9 km + taxi · Unsal Hotel
Daily Diary (photos and notes)- Susan Beans
- John Beans
- Susan Stevenson
- Jill Parker
Catherine does not hike. Her car leaves Kabak at 06:30. John lands Dalaman at 12:35 after the Sheraton Frankfurt overnight. Elvira’s ride to Ölüdeniz is booked.
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The day
Hard
Elevation16–17 km · +940 m / −1180 m · 7–8 hours (or ~9 km with a taxi shortcut)
TerrainHigh path via Faralya and Babadağ, finishing at Ölüdeniz Lagoon
ExpectSecond tough climb day. Catherine skips the hike. Shorter taxi option if legs are cooked after Day 6.
- 06:30Catherine does not hike. Car from Kabak village to Dalaman (DLM), $90, for her morning Turkish Airlines flight (10:10 or 10:20 — still being pinned down). Elvira reckons about 1 hour 50 minutes to the airport.
- WalkVia Faralya and Babadağ, finish at Ölüdeniz: 16–17 km, +940 / −1180 m, 7–8 hours. A rope-along-a-cliff step near the end — take the blue-waypoint way round instead if unsure or after rain. Minibus from the end stop to Ölüdeniz, about $1.
The cliff with a rope near the end — not after rain 
The other side of the pass 
Ölüdeniz lagoon from the trail 
Lycian Way arch on the blue-waypoint ending - ShortcutTaxi from the hotel up to Sugar Cafe cuts it to about 9 km, about $20 cash: WhatsApp.
- LunchAsk Kabak Misafir Evi to pack it. If we hit Faralya around midday, Gül Pension ↓ (GEWL pension) sits on the road where the path comes out; or eat in Ölüdeniz if we finish into the lagoon.
- 12:35John Beans lands Dalaman on SunExpress XQ 3541 after a night at the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport. Elvira collects him at DLM and takes him to Unsal Hotel, Ölüdeniz — booked, about 50 minutes. Cash about $70 (range $50–85).
- NightUnsal Hotel (+90 252 617 00 31), two nights. Four of us tonight: Susan Beans, John, Susan Stevenson, and Jill. Room and bed config for four is not confirmed in writing.
Catherine’s continuous walk with us ends here. We three finish the last ridge tomorrow; John is in for the lagoon days.
Finish line photo
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Daily Diary
Today was intended to be taxi, hike, mini bus day. We did taxi, hike, taxi. Sadly, we said goodbye to Catherine, who headed back to the US for a family wedding in Orange Beach, Alabama. Had breakfast in our very vertical hotel with extraordinary views over the sea and a little cat climbing up the vines over our heads. Taxi from Kabak to Sugar Café, where we started our hike. Today was mostly a long descent. Beautiful trail with Lagoon views. Ultimately reached the giant Lycian Way arched sign where we took a photo, after watching young Russian women do Instagram walk-throughs. Took death-defying taxi down the hill to our hotel in beach resort town of Olideniz. Met John, who was enjoying a whiskey poolside. Beach swim with a zillion colorful paragliders overhead and landing in quick succession on the boardwalk. Despite end of season, lots of people on the beach. Most diverse crowds we have seen, including Chinese tourists and women fully covered in the water. Dinner by the beach. Unfortunately, many people smoke outdoors and it drifts. Another lovely sunset and more delightful local rosé. Discovered, lively and somewhat tacky night market behind our hotel, where the Susans found the perfect silver eye charms to add to our necklaces.
Jill · 7:46 AM (edited)
Nothing yet for this day.
Route map
From the tour guidebook. Tap to open full size.
Meals
Ask Kabak Misafir Evi to pack lunch. Gül Pension is the Faralya table if we are there around midday.
Faralya · if the path puts us there around midday
Lunch Search
Gül Pension
How to say it: GEWL pension
On the road where the path comes out. Terrace restaurant. No published dish list — Menu is the Maps place page.
Watermill
Stone hotel restaurant in the village, local plates. No dish list online.
George House
Pension on the Butterfly Valley path. They feed guests, more dinner than a quick lunch. No menu online.
Deniz Gözleme
How to say it: deh-NEEZ gurz-leh-MEH
Lighter stop on the Kabak road if Gül is full. Handmade gözleme and grill.
Ölüdeniz · John after Dalaman, or if we finish into the lagoon
Lunch Search
The Kumsal
How to say it: thuh koom-SAHL
Pide and fish on Denizpark, a walk from Unsal. Open through the afternoon. No dish list online.
Unsal
How to say it: ewn-SAHL
The hotel's own à la carte, on the street corner. No dish list online.
Oba
How to say it: oh-BAH
Turkish plates by the lagoon, a longer walk or a short taxi from the hotel. No menu online.
Buzz Beach
Lighter beach bar on the strip. Better for a snack than a big lunch. No menu online.
Ölüdeniz · Unsal
Dinner Search
Unsal
How to say it: ewn-SAHL
Hotel restaurant until about 22:30. Easiest if we are tired. No dish list online.
The Kumsal
How to say it: thuh koom-SAHL
Pide house and fish on Denizpark, walking distance. No dish list online.
Oba
How to say it: oh-BAH
Lagoon-side Turkish dinner. Short taxi from Belcekız. No menu online.
Buzz Beach
Beach-bar dinner if we want something lighter. No menu online.
Tonight
Unsal Hotel
Unsal Hotel
224. sokak no:7/1, Belcekız Mah. Two nights, four of us (Susan Beans, John, Susan Stevenson, Jill). Room and bed config for four is not confirmed in writing. Jill leaves Friday morning.
Cash today
$90Catherine, Kabak village → Dalaman Airport, 06:30
- Catherine only
~$70John, Dalaman → Ölüdeniz, about 50 minutes. Booked with Elvira. Range $50–85.
- John only
~$30Each · trail lunch and dinner. Not one shared bill.
- Susan Beans, Susan Stevenson, Jill Parker, and John. Catherine’s trail-food count stops after 20 October. These two days also sit in the walk food line — count them once.
Drivers take US dollars. Bring the exact amount in small bills — they may not have change.
Lira is best in the villages. Many guesthouses also accept dollars or euros.
Tips for the driver or guide are not a fixed amount today. The trip ballpark is on the cash page.