Adrasan
The Adrasan guide
Everything within reach of the bay, written by people who live here. Distances and times are approximate and checked against what actually happens on the day.
Beaches
Adrasan Bay and Its Beaches
Adrasan is a quiet bay in the Kumluca district of Antalya with a beach roughly 2 km long, a mix of sand and fine shingle, closed in by pine-covered mountains. The water is shallow and clear, which suits families; it is also the departure point for Suluada, the Genoese Cove and Pirate Cove, which have no road to them.
On the water
The Adrasan Boat Trip
Adrasan boat trips leave the jetty in the morning, run all day and usually call at Suluada, the Genoese Cove, Pirate Cove and Akseki Cove. Lunch is normally included. The most popular stop is Suluada, known for its white sand and turquoise water.
Island
Suluada
Suluada is an uninhabited island off Adrasan, known for its white sand and clear turquoise water; its name comes from the fresh water found on it. It can only be reached by boat — the day trips from Adrasan jetty take about an hour and make a long swimming stop.
Cove
Pirate Cove
Pirate Cove is a calm, clear-water inlet hidden among the rocks near Adrasan; the name comes from the story that it was once used as a hiding place. It is normally reached on the day boat trips from Adrasan, which anchor there for a swim.
Cove
The Genoese Cove
The Genoese Cove (Ceneviz Koyu) near Adrasan is a narrow inlet enclosed by cliffs that rise straight out of the sea, with deep, dark blue water. The name is said to come from Genoese sailors. It is one of the classic stops on the Adrasan boat trips.
History
Ancient Olympos
Olympos was one of the important cities of the Lycian League and lies in a stream valley swallowed by forest, running right down to Olympos beach. It is about 25 km from Adrasan by road, roughly 35–40 minutes by car, and two to three hours is enough to see it.
Nature
Yanartaş (the Chimaera)
Yanartaş — the Chimaera — is a hillside near Çıralı where natural gas seeping from the rock has been burning by itself for thousands of years. From the car park it is a 20–30 minute walk up a stone path, and the flames look their best after dark.
The view
Cape Gelidonya Lighthouse
The Gelidonya lighthouse stands on Taşlık Burnu south of Adrasan and is reached on foot along the Lycian Way. The usual route starts at Karaöz and takes roughly 1.5–2 hours at a moderate grade; the lighthouse is at its best at sunset.
Getting here
How to Get to Adrasan from Antalya Airport
Adrasan is about 100 km from Antalya airport, roughly an hour and three quarters by car. The route follows the D400 towards Kemer and drops down to the coast at the Adrasan turning before Kumluca. A hire car or a private transfer are the practical options.
