The Ports of Mediterranean Sea

Fethiye
Fethiye is a lively Turkish market town situated in the centre of the Turquoise Coast, the southwestern corner of Türkiye. Damaged severely by earthquakes, it occupies the site of the ancient Lycian city of Telmessos and close to the quay is the sprawling Hellenistic theatre and a number of Lycian rock tombs cover the hillside above the bazaar. The town of Üzümlü is located at 18 kms. from Fethiye and was known as Cadianda in the Antique Ages on the way from Caunos (in the west) to Araxa (in the east). Most of the ruins observed at Cadianda belong to buildings from the Roman Period. Fethiye is very popular with the Blue Lagoon  ‘Olu Deniz’ , a beautiful inland bay that stretches behind the cape.

Some Excursion Highlights ; * Blue Lagoon  * Kaunos   * Kayaköy   * Likya   * Paragliding

Kaş
The port of Kas, one of the oldest settlements in Lycia, is on the south-western corner of the Turkish mainland. Beautifully set in a curving bay surrounded by cliffs, with the Greek island of Kastellorizo on the horizon.The modern town is built on the remains of the ancient port of Antiphellos dating back to the 4th century BC. The best preserved ruin is the Hellenistic Theatre. The rock-cut Myra tombs to the north-east of the town include a Doric tomb and the impressive Lion Tomb; the hills behind were probably the acropolis of the ancient city.

Some Excursion Highlights; * Theimussa   * Xanthos  * Patara  * Simena  * Letoon * Myra

Antalya
Antalya attracts tourists with its cultural and historical assets, besides its natural beauties. The historical evolution of the region starts from the Middle Paleolithic Era (50,000 B.C.) and continues until the present. Since its founding in the second century BC by Attalus II, a king of Pergamum, who named the city after himself, Antalya has been continuously inhabited. The Romans, Byzantines and Seljuks in turn occupied the city before it came under Ottoman rule. Antalya, Türkiye’s principal holiday resort in the Mediterranean region is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, a prize-winning marina on the Mediterranean.

Some Excursion Highlights; * Düden, Kurşunlu Waterfalls  * Perge & Aspendos  * Olympos  *Phasellis *Saklıkent  * Rafting                * Old City Tour  * Offroad Safari

Alanya
Alanya is Türkiye’s  hottest holiday destination, with breathtaking views of the 16 mile long coastline and the panoramic backdrop of the fabulous pine clad Taurus Mountains. The historical Alanya is located right at the center of the city on a small peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea. There are many architectural works remaining from the Seljuks in Alanya, which was the winter capital of the Seljuk State.Between the two glorious beaches is the 13th century Seljuk fortress which offers visitors the most breathtaking views over Alanya.

Some Excursion Highlights; * Aspendos & Manavgat River  * Alanya Castle & Stalactite Cave  * Selinus  * Dim Cay              * Rafting

Taşucu
A small port town on the eastern Mediterranean Sea, it is mainly known as the port for ferries to North Cyprus. High in the Toros Mountains is the lonely Hellenistic ruin of Uzuncaburc where you will find a Roman theatre, a monumental gateway, nymphaeum, Temple of Zeus Olbios and Temple of Tyche. To the east there is the sea castle at Kizkalesi, and from Narlikuyu you can go into the hills for the impressive limestone caverns of Cennet ve Cehennen (Caves of Heaven and Hell).

Some Excursion Highlights; * Caves of Heaven and Hell  * Castle Kizkalesi  * Silifke  * Uzuncaburc

Iskenderun
Iskenderun is now a busy commercial centre and an important port of Türkiye on the Mediterranean region. Once called Alexandretta, it was founded by Alexander the Great after his victory over the Persians.  The cuisine of Iskenderun is delicious, especially "Kunefe", a dessert with cheese in it and eaten hot.  The best prawns can also be found here.

Some Excursion Highlights; * Ancient Antioch  * Cave Church of St. Pier * Hatay Mosaic Museum * St. Simon Monastery