 Finike,  a genuine Turkish seaport, is situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in a beautiful valley
surrounded by high mountains it lies about 122 kms from Antalya. Large citrus tree gardens sorround the
town. This area produces a remarkable amount on the citrus crop of Turkey.
The recently improved yachting port is well equipped and visitors with boats like to stop here on their
voyages, The marina is also a popular place  among the local people to have an evening stroll. You walk
there through a large park.
To the west of Finike there are rocky seacoves but on the eastern side there is a sandy. kilometres long
beach.
To those who find history interesting there is much to see around Finike. When you go direction Kemer.
you can see the mountain Olympos and the harbour of Faselis. Their ruins tell us about the importance of
that region as a place of trading.
About 10 kms to the inland lies Limyra, an old Lycian town. 25 kms west of finike lies Demre, the home of St. Nikolaus, the ancient prototype of Santa Clause. He truly resembles our Santa Claus and you can admire his statue in Demre, along with some rock tombs, When we go further west, we meet the beautiful group of islands called Kekova. There, on the northern coast of the island. is situated the underwater town which came into existance as a result of an earthquake causing the  houses to sink into the sea. It can be seen easily through the clear water. Boat trips are.
arranged to this area and you can; spend the day admiring the scenery and swimming in the seacoves,Finike isn't a place of mass tourism. So the atmosphere is very peaceful. There are hardly any discos or
other nightlife, so the visitors can really relax.
You can spend your time by getting to know the town; or the surrounding countryside. There are real
mountain villages to explore, boat trips to make and of course. swimming. The sandy beach in Finike with
its shallow waters is ideal for children.
By the sea about 1 km from the centre is situated the Bilen pansiyon to where we welcome you.
It's build in 1999 and is open throughout the year.
A land of fantastic horizons and quiet nature that has some of the top holiday resorts. A
quiet corner or a lively entertainment- the choice is yours.
Each bay and cove has its own attractiveness. Discover archeological Sites, dive in blue waters
and thoroughly relax on this Coast of Light.
Rising up immediately behind the ancient rocky coast are the Bey Daglari Mountains of the Toros
Mountain range. The coast from Konyaalti
Beach to Kirlangic Peninsula is a national preserve. This area of mountains " and coast make up
the beautiful ancient Lycian Peninsula. The history
of the area is traced back to the Neolithic Age from the settlements at Beldibi and the Bronze Age
from the finds at Semahöyük on Elmali
Plateau.
KEMER
Spectacular scenery of purple hued mountains is yours on the 42 km. trip to Kemer. The
small white houses, built in keeping with Turkish architecture, blend in with the blue sky,
turquoise water and the green trees. Here you will find a fully equipped marina and pleasant
resorts full of surprises. The unspoilt bays and beaches of the southern Kemer coast are a
yachtsman's dream. The combination of this natural beauty and close proximity to holiday centers
has made this an attractive vacationland. Kiziltepe and Beldibi, north of Kemer, and Çamyuva and
Tekirova, to the south, are tourist centers full of various activities and holiday villages all built to
blend into the forest that encircles them.
FASELIS
 Situated at the foot of Mt. Tahtali (Olympos) 15 km. south of Kemer, the three harbors of
Faselis denote the city as a busy trade center and the many ruins-aqueducts, agoras, baths, a
theater, Hadrian's Gate and an acropolis- denote the city's importance. There is a small museum
at the entrance.
OLYMPOS
  This ancient city is situated on the southern side of Mt. Tahtali. Coming by sea or land do
not miss the Olympos Valley shaded by oleander and laurel bushes and the refreshing quiet pools
of flowing, water. The play of light enhance the design of the mosaics in the ancient bath. A
mammoth temple gate and a large theater are of interest, too Other walls and towers around the
bay are from the Middle Ages.
North of Olympos, up from Çirali Beach, is Yanartas. (at a height of 300 m .) where according to mythology the
fire breathing monster
Chimaira was slain by the Lycian hero Bellerophon mounted on his winged horse, Pegasus. There is still gas
this monster was supposed to have been slain. Nearby you will see remains from the. Byzantines, who
considered this to be a religious
area.
Tranquil waters and sandy beaches line the Bay of Çavus, situated south of Olympos. This bay is yours for
an unforgetable experience
in water skiing on calm waters, for a view of the colorful marine life in waters clear enough to see to the bottom
and for exploring the incredible
sea caves on the northern shore with the play of light on the splashing waters. The Bay of Çavus is a fantasy land
in reality.
An entry point to Turkey lying to the west of Olympos, Finike is a town surrounded by citrus fruit trees and
gardens. A sandy beach stretches
to the east and to the west are rocky bays and coves. .
Limyra, an ancient city of Lycia, is 10 km. from Finike via Turuncova. On the south side of the acropolis is the
Perikles monument decorated
with caryatids of the 4th century B.C. that you will not want to miss. City walls and a theater are of interest.
Through a narrow mountain road of
unsurpassed beauty for about 32 km. from Finike is the turn off to the Lycian city of Arikanda (Arycanda). Set
high on the mountain side with
plenty of fresh air and cool waters it is no wonder they chose such a place. In the extensive ruins the agora, theater,
stadium, bouleuterion and water
system will be of interest. Memorial graves are set in the hillside. An ancient bath and gymnasium overlook one
of the most beautiful valleys yet
DEMRE
 This is the ancient Myra, 25 km. to the west of Finike and is especially known for Noel Baba (St.Nicholas) who died
there in 342. In the 5th century
a basilica was built over his grave and later restored several times. Today it is a museum. Every year on December
6 the Noel Baba
Commemoration Ceremony is held attracting many tourists to spend their Christmas holiday on the sunny coast of
ancient Lycia. In ancient Myra
many rock tombs overlook the splendid theater. Dalyanagzi is the ancient harbor of Andriace but today perfect for
swimming in the cooling waters,
relaxing on the sandy beaches and stopping for a mid-day fish meal.
After your shopping is done stroll along the flower lined Akdeniz Promenade relaxing under the shade of palm trees enjoying the scenery.
KAS
Kas also
offers just the kind of night life you will welcome. Bars and restaurants are plentiful. Open buffet style serving, offering Turkish cuisine, is a
speciality of the town. Whatever, there is the possibility to find what relaxes you most.
From Kas. is the perfect spot to make a refreshing trek into the mountains. Walk through forested hills, visiting remote villages and the ancient
remains while climbing to the high ridges for a superb view. For the energetic, there is the option of climbing the highest peak in the area, Mt. Kizlar Sivrisi
(3086 meters) and the second highest, Mt. Akdag (3030 meters.
Kapitas is 18 km. from Kas along the scenic Kalkan road. Here again, is a beautiful beach and at one end is the Blue Grotto. Another 7 km. from Kapitas to the west is Kalkan.
KALKAN
 The town is perched on a hilltop with its quaint traditional white washed houses, shuttered windows and balconies garlanded with flowers hanging to the street
below. Kalkan is the ultimate in a peaceful holiday. Narrow winding streets lined with souvenir shops lead down to the charming marina. Every morning
boats are busily taking tourists to one of the nearby beaches or small bays. As the sun sets, the Kalkan style welcome is to come up to their roof top terraces
for a relaxing talk and drink before dinner. Watch the comings and goings of the yachts in the bay, the business of the marina and the panoramic view.
Here, as in Kas, are open buffet style of service every evening along the promenade. Another experience to add to your holiday memories.
PATARA
 A principal harbor of ancient Lycia, Patara can be reached by traveling west out of Kalkan along a winding mountain road, entering Esen Valley and after 8
km. you will come to the ancient harbor. Apollo, who according to mythology, was born here and it is also known to be the birthplace of St. Nicholas. The
ruins are numerous and interesting. A long wide sandy beach that stretches on and on may be the main attraction for some, however.
KINIK (Xanthos)
 The ancient Lycian capital of Xanthos is 18 km. north of Patara. The theater, Harpy Tomb, agora, an inscribed monument, the Nereid monument are of
interest as are a mixture of ruins from Lycian, Roman and Byzantine times. At the holy Lycian center of Letoon, 6 km. farther there are three temples
dedicated one each to Leto, Apollo and Artemis, a family of Anatolian mythological gods.
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