Sarpıncık Feneri Yürüyüş Rotası

About Sarpıncık Feneri Yürüyüş Rotası

This walk crosses the far north western tip of the Karaburun peninsula from Sazak through Sarpıncık village to the Karaburun lighthouse, also known as Sarpıncık Feneri. The provincial culture and tourism directorate lists Sazak to Sarpıncık and Karaburun Feneri as a 12 km route on earth tracks and footpaths, rated medium to hard, taking about 4 to 5 hours and recommended from April to November. According to the Directorate General of Coastal Safety, the lighthouse lies about 12 km beyond the Yeni İskele pier in Karaburun town: you reach Sarpıncık village first, climb onto the hills and then follow the lighthouse signs down on earth footpaths. The 12 metre white tower and its keeper house stand in a garden 97 metres above the sea, have served since January 1938 and now run on solar power. The headland has few tall plants but a strong scent of wild thyme, frequent strong winds off the Aegean and shapely rocks at sea level. There is little shade or water on the route, so carry plenty of water, sun protection and a windproof layer. The map pin marks the lighthouse.