Hidayet Bay: Kaş's Hidden Cove, Minutes from Town

Kaş keeps one of its best swimming spots practically on its doorstep. Hidayet Bay — Hidayet'in Koyu to locals — hides in the greenery at the neck of the Çukurbağ Peninsula, a couple of kilometres from the town square. Rock walls shelter it, pines shade it, and the water is the deep, glassy blue Kaş is famous for, with the silhouette of the Greek island of Meis floating on the horizon.

Where is Hidayet Bay?

At the start of the Çukurbağ Peninsula in Kaş, Antalya province — only 2–3 km from the town centre. Few coves in Turkey manage to be this close to a lively town and this tucked-away at once.

Getting there

From central Kaş it's a 5–10 minute drive, a 20–30 minute walk, or a short hop on the peninsula dolmuş. In season, the beach operation provides platforms, sunbeds and a restaurant; entry and service terms change year to year, so check the current setup before you go. By sea, Kaş day boats and passing cruisers use the bay as a compact, pretty swim stop.

What it's like

Simple, in the best way: cool, transparent Aegean-meets-Mediterranean water, kids leaping off the rocks, snorkelling along the boulders and, late in the day, that soft light on the peninsula that fills everyone's cameras. Mornings and late afternoons are calm; midday in high summer gets busy on the platforms.

On a boat route

From the water, Hidayet combines easily with the Limanağzı beaches and the Kaputaş–Kalkan stretch to the west; head east and you're into the sunken world of Kekova — see our Kekova and Simena guide. Kaş lies beyond our own Göcek–Fethiye waters; for this coastline the independent company Göcek Yachting arranges boat rentals along the Turkish coast. And if your route swings west toward our home patch, the Fethiye bays guide is ready.

Tips

Summer weekends fill early — claim your spot in the morning. Water shoes make the rocky entries comfortable. The cove's smallness is its magic; it's not the place for loud music or big picnic setups. And mind the pines and fire risk on the surrounding paths — Kaş keeps this corner beautiful because its visitors do.