Kaputaş Beach

Kaputaş Beach is located between Kaş and Kalkan in Antalya Province, on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. The beach sits at the mouth of a narrow canyon where steep limestone slopes descend directly toward the sea.

Its setting is one of its most distinctive features. The beach is relatively small and enclosed by high rocky sides, creating a compact coastal landscape that is clearly visible from the road above.

The water is known for its bright turquoise and blue tones. These colours can change according to sunlight, sea conditions and depth, with lighter shades appearing close to the shore and deeper blue further out.

Kaputaş has a mixture of sand and small pebbles. The shoreline slopes into the Mediterranean, and waves can vary depending on weather and wind conditions.

The surrounding cliffs create a strong contrast with the colour of the sea. From higher points, the beach appears as a narrow strip between the canyon and open water.

A staircase connects the road above with the beach below. Because of the steep terrain, there is little flat development immediately around the shoreline, allowing the natural shape of the cove to remain the main visual feature.

Swimming is one of the main activities at Kaputaş, particularly when the sea is calm. The clear water and relatively small bay also make the beach visually distinctive from longer sandy beaches found elsewhere along the Mediterranean coast.

The route between Kaş and Kalkan contains several coastal viewpoints, and Kaputaş is one of the most recognisable landscapes along this section of road.

The beach is especially associated with the combination of turquoise water, pale rock and a narrow canyon setting. Rather than a large resort beach, Kaputaş has the character of a naturally enclosed Mediterranean cove.