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Altinbesik Cave National Park

By Khan Owner, on May 5th, 2010%

One of the most interesting and best known caves in Turkey is located in Altinbesik Cave National Park 12 miles southeast of Aydinkent (Ibradi) and 55 km north of Manavgat. Lakes and interesting rock formations witnin the cave area as well as travertines and streams make this area especially fascinating. be Altinbesik cave is located on the western . . . → Read More: Altinbesik Cave National Park

Koprulu Canyon National Park

By Khan Owner, on May 5th, 2010%

Northeast of Antalya, at the junction for Tasagil and Beşkonak, is the scenic route that leads to the Köprülü Canyon National Park. The winding road crosses over mountain streams and passes through virgin forests. There is often a slow drive as the view at every turn is more beautiful than the last. The park is 92km from Antalya, a . . . → Read More: Koprulu Canyon National Park

Altinkaya, Manavgat and Side

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View of Apollo Temple, Side Harbor
An important city of ancient Pisdia, Altinkaya (Selge), is in the northwest of the Köprülü Canyon National Park accessible by a winding mountain road. The city walls, towers, cisterns, temple of Zeus, agora, stadium, theater, gymnasium and cemetery remain of this town, the shops at a height of 950 meters was. Historians agree . . . → Read More: Altinkaya, Manavgat and Side

Cavus Bay and Kekova

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South of Olympos, tranquil waters and sandy beaches lining the Bay of Cavus. Here YOJ Water can calm waters, you discover to discover the colorful underwater world, or the incredible sea caves on the north shore.
An entry port west of Olympos Finike of citrus trees and gardens surround it. A sandy beach stretches to the east and west . . . → Read More: Cavus Bay and Kekova

Kalkan, Patara and Xanthos

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A little distance to the west is Kalkan, a pretty little mountain village that overlooks a tiny bay.Its quaint, traditional, whitewashed houses, shutters and balconies garlanded with flowers, the brilliant cascade to the streets below, make it the ultimate in a quiet resort. Narrow streets with souvenir shops to the picturesque marina lined with lead. Every morning boats . . . → Read More: Kalkan, Patara and Xanthos

Perge and Aspendos

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Perge Ruins
An important city of ancient Pamphylia, Perge (18 km from Antalya) was originally settled by the Hittites in 1500 BC St. Paul preached some of his first sermons here.

The theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs, other carvings from around the city are displayed in the stadium. Amateur archaeologists want to go to the beautiful city . . . → Read More: Perge and Aspendos

Phaselis and Olympos

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Phaselis
At the foot of Mt.Tahtali (Olympos), 15 km south of Kemer, were the three harbors of Phaselis once a major shopping center. The ruins of aqueducts, agora, baths, a theater reveal, Hadrian’s Gate and the Acropolis, a city of historical importance. From the south harbor, look at Mt Tahtali for a spectacular view. The sheltered sandy beaches make a . . . → Read More: Phaselis and Olympos

Alanya

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Alanya, Kizil Kule
The large popular center of Alanya lies at one end of a rocky promontory that juts into the Mediterranean between two long sandy beaches. A 13 Century Seljuk fortress one of the most beautiful sights on the coast-crowns the headland. About 150 towers punctuate the walls of the well-preserved, double walled citadel. Within the outer walls are ruins . . . → Read More: Alanya

Kas

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Shopping in Kas
Further west of Kekova, you come to Kas, a beautiful place on three sides by mountains, is surrounded. The friendly local fishermen are happy to run a water taxi service to take on a favorite target bay, cove or beach along the coast. The swimming and diving in the clear cool water around Kas excellent.
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Kemer and The Theme park

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The mountains of the Toros (Taurus) Range rise up immediately behind the coast, the whole length – from the beach peninsula Konyaalti Kirlangic-is a National Preserve, the Bey Daglari (Olympos) National Park. The history of this area, the ancient Lycian Peninsula can, back to the Neolithic period, the settlements are traced in Beldibi

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