Olympos
OLYMPOS
A good hour’s drive from Antalya, on the road to Finike, the old pirate stronghold Olympos. Although the area is very hidden and is still of major hotels spared, but as the neighboring Olympos Cirali now a name and is no longer a secret tip more. Years ago, the paved road to the city and brought more visitors who are on the natural joined researchers and archaeologists, the ancient ruins, sea turtles or the nearby flames of Chimaira.
Cicero and Olympos
Cicero reported on the ancient Olympos, it was a beautiful restored old town. From the rubble, only the overgrown beach adjacent to the forest to find. Even 100 years BC Olympos be one of the main cities of the Lycian federal been, it is at least Strabo survived.
Zenikes’ home?
Zenikes Also, the infamous pirate, over 2000 years ago lived here, liked the area so well that he pillaged the same precaution, as well as the city of Phaselis. He then made Olympos to his base. But he was not the only lovers of this bay and important strategic point; BC 78. Servilius invaded the place, what the city did no good, they then lost their importance and their luster. Kaiser Haidrian will serve as one of the last ruler here outrages have spread, the city of Olympos was renamed in Hadrianapolis.
Calm after the storms
Now, is the business zanke the history of vorr and the people can enjoy the calmness of this bay. Walking through the old Olympos are particularly in the pre-and post-season to recommend this time of year, you may be the only one who resides in the ruins.
Excursion boats and day tourists
In the bay cavort in the summer of fine yachts and excursion boats, which can be quite annoying, but the daily draw tourists again and then the Olympier again. In the area have now also a few Germans settled down.
On Hephaestus traces …
The city was in fact celebrated the cult of Hephaestus, because of the nearby flames of Chimaira.
Olympos is worth a visit, although the region much of its charm in recession.
Duden waterfalls / Antalya
Düden waterfalls / Antalya
The trout restaurants around the Düden Waterfalls are very popular. In the summer you should be a table fish, otherwise you have to be satisfied with Döner.
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The first of the two Düden waterfalls can be found in a beautiful valley 14 kilometers northeast of Antalya. The fresh water falls from 15 meters in height down and refreshed the whole area. Thanks to a tuff cave, you can also behind the water wall. Try it, a look behind the scenes worthwhile.
Refreshing swimming fun in the summer
In the high season is quite a lot going on. On the one heat plagued flee the city, on the other hand, the Düden waterfalls for many tour operators compulsory programmed.
Trout Restaurants
You will find restaurants built on stilts, where you can eat fresh trout.
The lower Düden waterfall can be accessed via the coastal road towards Lara in the east of Antalya. The Düden crashes in a small park about 50 metres above the cliffs into the sea.
KALKAN - Mediterranean flair
KALKAN - Mediterranean flair
Old Town of Kalkan Brilliant white and typical mediteran nestle the Kalkan terraced houses in the hinterland. This charming town on the Mediterranean still radiates from the rest of many travellers to crave. However, there is life and very active, especially at the port, and there is the contemplative life despite an abundance of hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, pubs and shopping opportunities. In the summer evening party mood and the goings last until late into the morning. Although Kalkan is not Bodrum or St. Tropez, but boredom is certainly not. The Turkish press reported pleased by the parties …
From fishing village to the Turkish upper class
Kalkan is also a synonym for prosperity. The Turkish upper class in Kalkan is equally at home as many yacht owners from all over Europe. The picturesque fishing village evolved in recent years to one of the noble places at the Lycian coast. Large hotel complexes are you here in vain and since the building a few years ago, this is probably for the foreseeable future will not change.
Discreet rest
The renovation of the houses you move into the post season and may leave their holiday in peace and enjoy are not supported by noise and road works, as in many other areas. The port in recent years also repaired, so that the international Puplikum nothing lacking.
Ambience has its price
Such an atmosphere, of course, has its price. Kalkan is relatively expensive. A glance at the menus of the cafes and restaurants on the harbor promenade is advisable before it goes to the table. In Kalkan receive excellent fish specialties, but the culinary delights not cheap. The skipper will can afford it and mass tourism, the locals do not.
Away from the harbour promenade
But there are exceptions. Avoid the harbour promenade, if your travel insurance is scarce and walk through the streets of the Ortskernes. There you will find quaint places with wonderful Turkish specialties and to truly affordable price.
Charming old
Stroll through the old streets of the city and enjoy the flair of this charming village. Previously lived here almost exclusively Greeks and they left their homes, except the typical flair. It took a long time in Kalkan trouble these traces of history to blur but all attempts failed. The Greek spirit seemed to want to continue and there is also not helped the former Greek Orthodox church converted into a mosque, the minaret was added.
Blemishes or advantage?
Values readers, which means benefits must also has disadvantages. There are only a small beach in the harbor. This is very maintained and the water is very clean. Furthermore, the dream beaches of Patara (5 km) and Kaputas not far away. These are summer excursion by boat to reach.
Who diving holiday wishes Kalkan, in some centers to choose from, sometimes two Germans , English Peoples. There are also water sports like water skiing and jet skiing.
Beldibi - Travel To Turkey
Beldibi - Holiday between orange groves, long beaches and mysterious caves
Beldibi, in addition to the many hotels, club facilities and all-inclusive Temple more attractions to offer what many swimmers do not know. It seems hard to imagine but alongside the busy main beaches, there are small havens for sun, which is something like quiet.
Flirt factor: Beldibi
The once sleepy village that smoothly between wide pebbly beaches and strong-green pine forests nestled into the landscape has much to offer. The many clubs, bars and Local trend are far beyond the borders. The flirtatious takes steadily from April to what many happiness Knights from all over Turkey attracts. Some lady begins after the holidays in Beldibi with a Turkish course for beginners in the folk high school. But the lords of creation must not be zagen, even in Beldibi they come at their expense.
The other Beldibi
There is, however, far from mass tourism nor any other Beldibi. This other Beldibi, with its wild mountains, its fragrant orange groves and lonely bays. Rent a bike or a scooter and go to Expeditions tour. You will be amazed at how great corners around Beldibi discover. What the rest of the people already about 50 000 years and probably knew why settle here.
The caves of Beldibi
Let’s talk about the caves of Beldibi. In the steep mountain slopes at the edge of the town have Stone Age people built their own homes. Remains of this past you will find in the outer wall of the “Camdag Tüneli”. It is somewhat difficult the exact location of the caves at this point to explain. Ask to spot and you will be happy to help them.
… and then Fun
Below the caves, you will find an unknown beach section, sandy, partly covered with gravel. Here you can relax in peace and enjoy your holiday. Few metres you’re in the middle ground, if you then.
DALAMAN AIRPORT
DALAMAN AIRPORT
Dalaman is a small provincial town with around 14 000 inhabitants and even has little to offer. The 7 km south of Dalaman Airport located made the name of the town only. The airport opened in 1986 to the airports Izmir and Antalya to relieve. Since the increase in passenger numbers of overriding charter traffic. The airport is open around the clock and during the high start operating the machines and land in 20 minutes.
