Demre is the name of the modern town close to the ancient city of Myra. By the 4th century AD the region was Christian and the first Bishop was none other than St Nicholas, Santa Claus. The legend of ...
The Düden Waterfalls are split into two. The upper falls lie 10km north of the city, the lower falls empty into the sea at Lara Beach. Being so close to the city the upper falls can get busy at weeken...
The Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis in Turkish) lies a few kilometres off shore, a pleasant boat ride away. A day trip is easily arranged from Kaş (you’ll need to deposit your passport with the boa...
This is an attractive place with a somewhat difficult past. The village of Levissi as it was called comprised of several hundred stone houses and were for many years lived in by Greeks. When the excha...
The stunning, shallow tidal lagoon of Ölüdeniz features on postcards all along the Aegean Coast and it certainly is a beautiful sight as you descend through pine-clad hills that form its backdrop. The...
Famous for its beach the area around the ancient city of Patara has much to offer the visitor. Turtles use the 10 km-long stretch of pristine beach to lay their eggs during the hot summer months and t...
Perge is located on the ancient Kestros River (the modern Aksu) and the ruins today give little hint that it was once wealthy city. Abandoned by the 7th century a pair of impressive ruined towers mark...
Phaselis is a lovely little spot, around 12km before Kemer on the main highway south, the few sparse ruins arranged around a headland with three beautiful bays, each with their own beach. The ruins da...
Another important Lycian city Pinara is hidden away in tobacco and cornfields off the road south from Fethiye. Visitors come here to enjoy the wonderful location as the site is badly ruined. Many rock...
Cutting an 18km swathe into the 3,016m Akdag Mountain, Saklikent Gorge has at its heart a torrent of fresh, limestone filtered water. A boardwalk has been built above the river and there are little re...
