The Twin Rocks

At the right side of the road, between Kemer and Çamyuva, two volcanic rocks, has an appearance as if hit by a meteor, are building a natural wonder.
You will meet Karataş (Twin Rocks), when you proceed to the right side of the bridge on the way before reaching Kemer. This place is also a hard climbing point for professional climbers.

Göynük Canyon

The canyon in Göynük maintains its mystery as an unknown natural wonder for years. Some hotels and tourism agencies arrange jeep safaries to reach the canyon, which is 5 km at the upper side of Göynük. Early in the mornings, accompanied by a guide, you can go tracking in the pine woods.

After an hour walk, having a splendid panorama all the time, you will reach the canyon. To go further you have to go in to water. When you reach the spring of the canyon, you will be fascinated by the view you encounter. The magnificent view, ensued by the step 300 - 350 m high mountains, which are worn out by waters by the time, captures big and little waterfalls as well. The canyon, with its deep valleys, narrows down to 6 m from time to time. It also provides opportunities to swim in its large ponds. The mysterious panorama of embraced mountains is approximately 6 km long. Tracking the valley takes approximately 3 hours. The valley, with its magnificent waterfalls, is a natural wonder worthwhile to see, and waiting to be discovered.

National Parks & Dying Out Creatures

The Mediterranean territory is, in the sense of natural and wild life of Turkey and the world, one of the important areas, which maintains its diversity. Studies are on going to help creatures maintain their existence and to stop the rapid pollution of this area. For this reason, the region of Termessos and Olympus at the province Antalya, have been determined as National Park territories. The aim is to protect the historical buildings, the vegetation and the wild animals.
The territory of Üç Adalar (the three islands) is the territory where the Mediterranean seals named as "Monachus Monachus" live and proliferate. 50 of the existing 300 Mediterranean seals are living here. "Caretta Caretta's" a kind of water turtle can be found in the bays of Ulupınar (Çıralı). Both species are under protection.
TEKIROVA EKOLOJIK DOGAL PARK web: http://www.ekopark.com.tr mail: info@ekopark.com.tr

The Three Islands

There are four islands at the coast of Tekirova called Martı, Mağara, Piknik and Küçük island by the people of this region. These islands are one of the rare diving centers which comply with the world criterions. It is creating an attractive opportunity for those who want to discover the underwater riches. It takes 30 minutes to these diving centers by boat.

Caves and Tombs

There is a cave of prehistoric times in Kemer - Beldibi. The Beldibi cave, which is on the road, near the Akyarlar tunnel, belongs to prehistoric times. Ceramics from the Mesolithic age, pot shreds and figures of wild goats painted with red ocher are interesting.
At the slope of the mountain Tahtalı (Olympus), western of Kemer is a cave with historical riches worthwhile to see. Another cave with historical riches at the boundary of Çamyuva-Göynük and a kings tomb in Göynük can be visited.

Adrasan

Adrasan, with its new name Çavuşköy, is with its 2 kilometers long sand beach an attractive choice for those who like to have a bath in the sea or under the sun. Adrasan is one of the rare places where local village people are involved in tourism. Inhabitants of Çavuşköy run 80 percent of the facilities. After having spent a few days in this place you will feel like one from the family.

Touring boats are arranging daily tours from Adrasan to surrounding bays. The bays of Suluada, Sazak and Ceneviz, which are two hours away, are haunt places of the boats. The local people claim that the water from Suluada, when drank with an empty stomach, is removing renal calculus. You can have a swim in a sandy beach with black and white stones spread around, looking like a mosaic, at the west side of the island. The Sazak harbour at the north is also known with its healthy water. It is said that the water from Sazak is good for the intestines. The port of Sazak looks like a natural pool. The region bears traces from the Hellenistic era. This area didn't turn it in to a concrete mass since it has been under protection for many years. The sea of this city is, with its shallow water, an ideal place for children and those who can not swim. The bay invites activities like surfing or water skiing and has a visibility of 25 meters in its waters, which attracts divers to this place.

Chimera (Yanartaş)

An interesting natural beauty, the mythological Yanartaş (Chimera) is located in the north of Olympus, at the upper side of the Çıralı Beach. Belleraphon, on his winged horse Pegasus, has killed the fire-spewing dragon at this place. According to the myth the flames coming out of the stone are the flames that the dragon is spewing out of his mouth. The ruins of the temple, build in this area, which was considered as sacred by the Byzantine smith's, are still remaining next to Yanartaş. According to some historians the Olympic fire was taken from this place first time. The origin of this continuously burning fire is combustible gas.

The Ancient City Olympos

With its historical values, its 3200 meter long coast, the endemic plants, the Caretta Caretta, Chimera, the magnificent nature, allowing to perform all kinds of sport activities and its famous pension tree houses, Olympus has a justified reputation.

When you go down to Olympus, following the main road, accompanied with the fragrance of orange trees, you will meet with bungalow type tree houses. This place is the most important stop of travelers. Since there is no permission for construction, travellers spend the night in these tree houses. Olympus, another Lycian city, is located between the natural Adrasan Harbour, which is at the south foot of Mount Tahtali (Olympus), and the Ancient City Phaselis. It reflects the features of the Hellenistic era. The city used to be a shelter for the pirates until the Romans invaded it. Today it is a National Park and under protection. An Acropol, a bath, a temple, a theatre and a necropol are some of the ancient buildings in the city. The bay of Olympus is surrounded with walls and towers. Castles, constructed by Venezian, Genoese and Rhodian knights, are to be found in the city. The river passing through the center of the city, has served as a transportation channel throughout ancient times. The distance from Olympus to Kemer is 38 km. By yacht tours it is possible to reach the city from the sea.When you go down to Olympus, following the main road, accompanied with the fragrance of orange trees, you will meet with bungalow type tree houses. This place is the most important stop of travelers. Since there is no permission for construction, travellers spend the night in these tree houses. Olympus, another Lycian city, is located between the natural Adrasan Harbour, which is at the south foot of Mount Tahtali (Olympus), and the Ancient City Phaselis. It reflects the features of the Hellenistic era. The city used to be a shelter for the pirates until the Romans invaded it. Today it is a National Park and under protection. An Acropol, a bath, a temple, a theatre and a necropol are some of the ancient buildings in the city. The bay of Olympus is surrounded with walls and towers. Castles, constructed by Venezian, Genoese and Rhodian knights, are to be found in the city. The river passing through the center of the city, has served as a transportation channel throughout ancient times. The distance from Olympus to Kemer is 38 km. By yacht tours it is possible to reach the city from the sea.

The Ancient City Phaselis

The Ancient City Phaselis, which is located on the Bey Mountains Olympus National Park, among pine and cedar woods, is situated 16 km western of Kemer. With its three harbours, Phaselis used to have an important function in ancient times. With its shallow and stagnant waters and the fine sand, Phaselis has a unique beauty. There are aquaducts, agoras, bath, theatres, necropolis, acropolis and a museum in the city, reflecting the period from early ages to the Roman era. The saying is, that 690 B.C. colonists from Argos have founded the city.

The Ancient City Phaselis, which is located on the Bey Mountains Olympus National Park, among pine and cedar woods, is situated 16 km western of Kemer. With its three harbours, Phaselis used to have an important function in ancient times. With its shallow and stagnant waters and the fine sand, Phaselis has a unique beauty. There are aquaducts, agoras, bath, theatres, necropolis, acropolis and a museum in the city, reflecting the period from early ages to the Roman era. The saying is, that 690 B.C. colonists from Argos have founded the city.

Kemer (Idryos)

Kemer (Idryos) Idryos is the ancient name of Kemer, which was a Lycian city. Its exact location is in the north of Phaselis and the settling area in the southwest of The Kemer. The ancient art works of different areas are listed below. The Church: The bazikal type church, having a neph with an abscissa in the center, a nartex, an exonartex, a chapel in the south, a babtisterium in the north and all the other structures around, is showing the features of a complex building. Observation Spot: Located at the south end of the high hill in the north of the marina. It is surrounded with walls bounded with poligapol technique and has two towers at the south side, an entrance and one tower at the Northeast side.
Seljuk Hunting Lodge: There is a Seljuk Hunting Lodge, in the forest 200 meters at the right of the crossroad on the way to Antalya. Its location in the forest kept it unseen, that might be the reason why it survived over 700 years. It is unknown during which Seljuk Sultan's epoch it was build. But with a high probability that it was build at the time of Aleaddin Keykubat ( 1219-1236).
Moonlight and Yörük Park: You can see the lifestyle of the region's folk (the yörük's) in the Yörük Park in Kemer. These people live during summer time in the lower locations and move in wintertime to the high plateaus at the Taurus Mountains. Those who want to see the authentic life of the Yörük's can go up to the Gödene and Söğütcuma plateaus. For this purpose they can visit the villages around at the same time. Ayışığı (Moonlight) Park Facilities will let you escape from your daily life stresses and have a great fun. It is located 45 km distant from Antalya city center, in Kemer, just near yacht wharf of Kemer, on 55 thousand square meter natural area where a century old pine trees embrace with the sea at Ayışığı (Moonlight) bay which is known as the pearl of Mediterranean. You will be surprised to live such a great deal of entertainment and activities in a day in Ayışığı Park including all sorts of entertainment; 320 meters sand beach, adults and kids swimming pools with sliders, water sports and diving school to explore underwater world. Disco Aura which has 2500 people capacity with 10 separate bars and restaurants; seven bars with 1000 people capacity having different atmospheres; live music and show in the night club; 800 people capacity Dolphinarium with seal show and therapy center; restaurants and café bars where distinguished tastes of international cuisine are presented; mini club which is safe for kids; mini golf field; art center, gift shops and boutiques…

Lycian Civilization

he peninsula, extending from the north end of the bay of Antalya, to the district Fethiye is covering the historical area where the Lycian civilization was settled presumably 600 B.C. This area, which gave us only a few findings about its historical development, has hosted many different civilizations. The archeological researches realized to this day, could not clarify the borders of this region, which has changed many times during historical periods.

The mosaic, created by historical remnants belonging to different periods, is creating a rich accumulation of culture. Lycian, in its time, used to be an important haunt on the trade rout from the Near East to ancient Greek. Therefore, the harbors of the cities at the coastline gained an important function. After two earthquakes in 141 A.D. and 240 A.D. the cities were reconstructed. After Lycian, the control of the area went over to Persian, Roman and Byzantine. Most of the remnants extant are from the Roman. You will set off towards a pleasant journey to ancient times when you visit Lycian cities.