Mountains dropping straight into the sea, ancient ruins in the pines, eternal flames on a hillside and a cable car to 2,365 metres.

1. Olympos and the Chimaera

The ruins of Olympos lie in a wooded valley by a beach; after dark, climb the hill above Çıralı to see the natural gas flames that have burned for thousands of years.

2. Phaselis

Three ancient harbours, a Roman street and pine forest down to the sea. Bring swimming things.

3. The Tahtalı cable car

The Olympos Teleferik climbs from 700 metres to the summit of Tahtalı at 2,365 metres, with the coast spread out below.

4. Göynük Canyon

Walk, wade or zip-line through a narrow gorge of cold turquoise water in the mountains behind Göynük.

5. Çıralı beach

A long, quiet beach backed by orange groves and pensions, where loggerhead turtles nest.

6. Kemer marina and Moonlight Park

The town centre’s marina, beach park and the start of the boat trips along the coast.

7. Boat trips

Day cruises to Phaselis, Pirate Cave and swimming bays, with lunch on board.

8. The Lycian Way

The long-distance path passes through Kemer; the section from Tekirova over Tahtalı to Çıralı is a classic two-day walk.

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