The section from Fethiye to Kalkan and Kaş, running parallel to the sea with bends carved into the cliffs, is the most scenic part of the route. After Kaş you continue through Demre, Finike and Kumluca to Kemer, and from there to Antalya.
Road conditions
The whole road is asphalt and mostly in good condition. The mountain sections between Kalkan and Kaş and between Kumluca and Kemer are twisty. In summer, rental car and tour coach traffic is heavy; stay in your lane on blind bends.
Things to watch for
- The heat of July–August is very tiring around midday; shift your riding to the morning and late afternoon.
- At roadside viewpoints such as Kaputaş, watch out for vehicles stopping suddenly.
- Gravel and sand can collect on the inside of bends.
Fuel stations are frequent. Accommodation ranges from guesthouses to boutique hotels; the area around Kaş and Olympos is also good for camping. For Olympos and Çıralı, a short but steep turn-off leads down from the main road.