Romantic and Secluded Holiday in Fethiye

Faralya and Kabak Bay Guide: Silence, Landscape and the Feeling of “Disconnecting from the World”

If you want to leave “crowd + music + hustle” behind in Fethiye, you need to turn the route upwards: Faralya and Kabak Bay. These are not Fethiye’s “back garden”; I think they are exactly its hidden paradise. The sea remains below, you are hundreds of meters high; looking at a line where the sky meets the water. Time slows down, sounds decrease, the holiday turns into “resting”.

In this guide, without giving hotel/business names, we clarify the atmosphere of Faralya and Kabak, who they appeal to, transportation realities and the decision “Which one is more suitable for me?”. Those who come here generally look for one thing: peace, romance, privacy and a ‘less is more’ holiday in nature.

30 Second Summary: Which One is For You?

✨ “Luxury + silence + resting against the view” → Faralya
🌿 “Bohemian + nature + more social/friendly atmosphere” → Kabak
⚠️ Note: Neither is a “seafront sandy beach” holiday; access is more laborious.

What Makes Faralya and Kabak “Romantic”?

Romance here is not a “decoration”, it is the natural result of the environment. You pick up the phone less, there is less noise, the evening plan is not a “crowded venue”; it is usually a sunset ritual.

1) Faralya: Endless View, Luxury of Silence

A region established on the slopes looking at the sea from the top, rising from the winding road after Ölüdeniz. That thing we call “infinity feeling” is very real here.

Atmosphere: Adult mode. No child noise, no animation. Only wind and view.
Sea Reality: It is a “watching” holiday, not “swimming”. There is no beach, going down is laborious.
Who Loves It? Honeymoon couples, those who say "it's okay if I don't leave the hotel".

2) Kabak Bay: Bohemian, Free and Friendly

When you pass Faralya and continue, the atmosphere changes. Luxury here is not marble; it is getting closer to nature.

Atmosphere: Bungalows, wooden structures, a more social and relaxed environment.
Descent to Sea: Vehicles leave you at the top. To go down to the bay, shuttle or walking is required.
Who Loves It? Couples loving nature, yoga/meditation lovers, bohemian spirits.

Decision Moment: Faralya or Kabak?

Choose Faralya If...

You want silence,
Resting against the view is your priority,
You are looking for a more "special" and romantic feeling.

Choose Kabak If...

You want to be intertwined with nature,
You like bohemian and relaxed atmosphere,
You can say "I'll walk, I'll go up and down".

Transportation Warning

🚗 The road is winding, watch out for car sickness.
🚌 There is a dolmuş but transfer is more comfortable for night arrival.
🚶 In Kabak, the last stop is at the top, an additional plan is needed for down below.

“If you want to escape the noise of city life and listen only to yourself and your loved one… A better route is hard to find in Fethiye.”