Fethiye to Alanya by campervan: how a week on the Mediterranean goes

A week by campervan from Fethiye to Alanya means an average of 1-2 hours' driving a day. The route stays overnight in Kaş, Üçağız (Kekova), Çıralı, Kemer, Antalya and Manavgat and ends in Alanya on day seven. The total distance is about 510 km. Most stages are short because the D400 along the Lycian coast is winding and narrow in places. You spend the day in a bay, not on the road.

Distances and times are approximate values from map services. In summer, traffic on the Kemer-Antalya-Manavgat stretch is heavy, so allow extra time. This post can also be read as the continuation of the Aegean route from İzmir to Fethiye.

The route at a glance

Day by day

Day 1: Fethiye to Kaş

You take the D400 via Eşen and Kalkan to Kaş. On the way you can set aside a few hours for Patara beach or Saklıkent.

• Campsite: As a campervan park, Kaş Olympos Mocamp or Can Mocamp. If you'd rather keep the day short, Çeyrek Camping in Patara.
• Watch out: The coast road between Kalkan and Kaş is winding. The roadside parking at Kaputaş beach is small, and stopping there with a campervan is often impossible. The slopes down into the centre of Kaş are narrow; use the campervan parks at the edge of town.
• Supplies: Do your big shop as you leave Fethiye. Kaş has shops, but they're small.

Day 2: Kaş to Üçağız

A short stage, so you can spend the morning in Kaş. After you turn off the D400 towards Üçağız, the road narrows.

• Campsite: Kekova Camping (Kaleüçağız).
• Watch out: The Üçağız road is narrow and there's little parking in the village. If your vehicle is large, spend the night on flat ground in Demre at a site such as Myra Camping and go to Üçağız in a smaller vehicle or by boat.
• To see: The sunken city boat tour and Kaleköy. Details in our Kekova and Üçağız post.

Day 3: Üçağız to Çıralı

The longest day of the week, through Demre, Finike and Kumluca. In Demre you can stop at Myra and the Church of St Nicholas.

• Campsite: Çıralı Beach Camping or Bellerofon Camping.
• Watch out: The road down from the D400 to Çıralı is steep and winding; go down in a low gear. The road into the Olympos valley is narrower and busier, so with a campervan choose Çıralı. In the evening you can walk or take a short drive from the campsite to the Chimaera (Yanartaş).
• Supplies: Finike and Kumluca are the best fuel and shopping stops of the day. After Kumluca the road climbs into the mountains, so fill your tank there.
• Alternative: If you'd like an extra night in Adrasan, Adrasan Camping. For the whole area see our Olympos, Çıralı and Adrasan guide.

Day 4: Çıralı to Kemer

A short drive via Tekirova. The ancient city of Phaselis and its bays on the way deserve half a day.

• Campsite: Minta Karavan & Kamp Alanı or Güneş Karavan Otel.
• Watch out: The Phaselis car park fills up by midday in summer; go early in the morning.
• Supplies: Kemer has big supermarkets and service garages. A good stop for small maintenance jobs.

Day 5: Kemer to Antalya

The coast road through Beldibi and Göynük runs through tunnels down to Konyaaltı.

• Campsite: Asırlık Camping (Konyaaltı).
• Watch out: The streets of Kaleiçi aren't suitable for a campervan, and parking in the city centre is hard to find. Leave the campervan at the campsite and explore the city by public transport.
• Supplies: Antalya is the biggest city on the route. Sort out gas bottles, spare parts and tyres here.

Day 6: Antalya to Manavgat

You head east via Aksu and Serik. The road is flat and wide. The ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos are on the way.

• Campsite: As a campervan park, Star Beach Park. For a quieter shore, Mavi Cennet Camping (Kızılot).
• Alternative: If you'd like to spend a day in the mountains, turn north to Köprülü Canyon. The last part is narrow and winding; details in our Köprülü Canyon guide.
• Supplies: Central Manavgat has everything.

Day 7: Manavgat to Alanya

A short final stage. You can spend the afternoon around Damlataş.

• Campsite: Aktif Kamp. As it's in town, give your vehicle's length and ask in advance whether campervans are accepted.
• Watch out: The road up to Alanya Castle is narrow and steep. Go up by public transport or cable car, not by campervan.
• Getting home: Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport is about 40 km east, Antalya Airport about 125 km west. For the wider area see our Antalya, Kemer and Alanya camping guide.

Road and parking warnings along the route

1. The D400 is winding but it's the main road. Shortcuts are usually worse. If your navigation suggests a village road, look at the satellite view.
2. Roads down to the bays are another matter. The roads to Üçağız, Çıralı, Olympos and Adrasan are much narrower than the main road. Before going down, tell the campsite your vehicle's length.
3. Don't drive at midday in summer. Both traffic and heat are at their worst. Set off early and reach the campsite by noon.
4. Crosswinds. Between Kalkan and Kaş and on open slopes, slow down in a high-sided vehicle.
5. Tunnels. In the tunnels between Kemer and Antalya, turn on your headlights and don't change lanes.

For speed limits and licence questions see our post on campervanning on Turkish roads.

Season and booking

This is one of the few routes you can also drive in winter. Some campervan parks in Kaş, Kemer, Antalya and Alanya stay open all winter. In July and August, Kaş and Çıralı fill up early. The most comfortable periods are October-November and April-May. On Teknokamp you can pick a pitch on the map and book at some campsites on the route. For a winter plan, our post on winter campervan camping will help.

Frequently asked questions

Can the route be done in reverse, from Alanya to Fethiye?

Yes. The stages and campsites stay the same. The roads down to bays such as Çıralı and Üçağız are just as narrow in reverse, so the same warnings apply.

Which night is hardest for a large campervan?

Üçağız and Çıralı. Staying in Demre for Üçağız, and asking about the descent in advance for Çıralı, are good solutions.

Can I get to the Kekova boat tour by campervan?

The boats leave from Üçağız. You can leave your campervan at the campsite and walk to the harbour.

Can I wild camp overnight on this route?

Many places on the coast are protected areas. Read our wild camping rules post first.

Sources

• General Directorate of Highways (KGM), road conditions and traffic information
• Antalya Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
• Museum and archaeological site visitor information, General Directorate of Museums
• Highway Traffic Regulation, Legislation Information System

Image credits

Photos illustrate the region; they are not photos of the campsites themselves.

• Olimpos sahili: Olympos_beach.jpg: Alex Graves derivat…, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons