Little Pebble Beach & Big Pebble Beach, Kaş

Over the last few years, the small town of Kaş has become increasingly famous for its beaches. And two local favourites are Little Pebble Beach (Küçük Çakıl Plajı) and Big Pebble Beach (Büyük Çakıl Plajı).

When we think of Kaş it’s usually the bougainvillea-covered narrow streets of the old town that spring to mind. And also, for us, the harbour where the boat to the Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizo) leaves from.

Like the centre of Fethiye, Kaş is a harbour town, not a beach resort. But that doesn’t mean you can’t plunge into the wonderfully clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea for a quick dip.

The wider Kaş area also takes in pretty Kalkan and the Instagram-famous scene that is Kaputaş Beach which is just along the D400 coast road between the two. Many will head there.

But for us, when we’re staying in Kaş, we like to stay local to the town centre. The cool waters are so inviting!

Little Pebble Beach – Küçük Çakıl Plajı

Küçük Çakıl Plajı (Little Pebble Beach) is just along the harbour road about ten minutes walk from the harbour.

In the hot summer months it’s packed with Turkish kids doing all-manner of dives and jumps from the surrounding rocks and platforms.

Look out for a sign that points you downhill towards the beach as it’s not immediately visible from the road.

The beach is flanked on either side by beach clubs where you can pay to use the sunbeds and umbrellas on wooden platforms. And enjoy food, drinks and the atmosphere.

There are steps into the sea from the platforms of both beach clubs.

If you just want to get to the beach itself – which is actually more of a rocky cove with a shingle bay than a beach – head down the stone steps between the signposts for each of the beach clubs.

There are no facilities here. But it’s a popular spot with locals who come here for a morning dip. And, over the years, we’ve been no strangers to a paddle of the feet, too.

Big Pebble Beach – Büyük Çakıl Plajı

But our favourite place of all – somewhere we head for at least once every time we’re in Kaş – is Big Pebble Beach (Büyük Çakıl Plajı)

We all have that place where we just love to be. And Big Pebble Beach is definitely that happy place for us.

Kaş has always been well known for its bohemian vibe. And the atmosphere at Büyük Çakıl goes hand-in-hand with that vibe.

But there’s also the minor challenge of getting to the beach that we love…

Getting There

Yes, you can drive there along the coastal road or you can get the dolmuş – you’re climbing up and over a hill to get there – but these days, we love to walk.

Take in the stunning Mediterranean views. It’s very obvious in Kaş why this area of Turkey is also known as the Turquoise Coast. The above scene is looking over towards Meis and Limanağzı Bay.

Granted, in the height of the summer season, looking down on Big Pebble Beach as you begin your descent down the hill, it might not look like such a chilled-out vibe awaits you.

Beds and parasols galore. All belonging to each of the bar-restaurants lining both sides of the beach and creating a multi-coloured canopy.

But don’t fear.

You can pay to use the beds if you like. And be served food and drinks by the guys working in the respective bars. It’s actually lovely and cool under there.

Swim Time

But if you’re like us and you’re not a sunbather, you can walk straight through, put your stuff down on the beach and head straight into the clear turquoise water for a cooling dip!

Even in the height of summer, we’ve never seen Big Pebble Beach overly-crowded.

Have a swim, take in the scenery from the rocks and feel like you’re the only people there…

…and then we love to head to one of the handful of beach bars to chill out for a while.

You can take your pick of bar-cafes depending on the atmosphere you’re looking for.

We’ve always plumped for Yakamoz because they serve the drinks we like. And the atmosphere matches our beach mood perfectly.

It’s an easy place to chill and while away a good couple of hours.

It’s well-established, as is Memed’in Yeri – a seafood restaurant where you can also reserve a table for evening dining along the seashore.

Like we said, take your pick from whichever place suits your mood…

Little Pebble Beach & Big Pebble Beach – Useful Information

• Little Pebble Beach is just next to Kaş harbour in the town centre. Perfect if you are just looking for a quick dip (see left map below).
• If you want to be around this area for longer, there’s a beach club either side of the cove where you can pay for sunbeds and umbrellas.
• Big Pebble Beach (see right map below) is roughly 1.5 kilometres from the town centre along the coast road that passes the harbour and Little Pebble Beach. The dolmuş drops off here or you can drive or walk.
• If you want to to a drive or hike with views, the road from Big Pebble Beach continues to the heights of Bayındır where there are also places to get a great Turkish breakfast.
• Big Pebble Beach is also on the route of the Lycian Way long distance footpath, heading towards Limanağzı.

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