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From Kas to Antalya:
A Lycian Dream
Like most towns on the Lycian coast Kas lies wedged between mountains and sea. Kas, once ancient Antiphellus, still exhibits a few remains of the old settlement. An ancient theater on Kas's long peninsula is within walking distance of the town.
Kekova,
"home of the sun", is an island an hour from Dalyanagzi
by sea, as well as the name of a whole ensemble of picturesque islands,
numerous bays and ancient cities. These bays provide natural harbors
in all seasons, and yachtsmen particularly enjoy exploring the unspoiled
landscapes. Along the northern shore of Kekova Island, at
Apollonia, . Kaleköy Castle (ancient Simena) offers
a bird's-eye view of the bays, inlets, islands and colorful yachts
sailing peacefully on the glassy water. The colors in a Van Gogh
painting, blue skies, orange sunsets and starry, starry nights,
and peace and tranquility, playful dolphins, mythological mysteries,
and the sparkling sea - Kekova provides all this and more.
At Demre (Kale), the ancient Myra, (25km -
16mi west of Finike), many splendidly carved rock tombs overlook
the magnificent Roman theater. St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) was the
bishop of this Mediterranean city during the fourth century and
died here in 342. An official entry port, Finike is surrounded
by citrus trees and gardens. Thirty-two kilometers from the Finike
Marina lie the remains of the beautiful and ancient Lycian city
of Arikanda. This excursion inland, a mountain trek, rewards
you with superb views, fabulous ruins and fresh mountain air.
Slipping around the Kirlangiç Peninsula brings you into the Gulf of Antalya. The first sight you come to is the ancient city of Olympos, on the southern side of Mt. Tahtali (Mt. Olympos). Oleander and laurel bushes shade the Olympus Valley, which you can approach by land as well as by sea. Nearby at Yanartas (at a height of 300 meters), according to mythology, the Lycian hero Bellerophon, mounted on his winged horse Pegasus slew the fire-breathing monster, Chimaera. Gas which seeps from the earth burns brightly at night. The Byzantines also considered this place a religious area.
Alexander
the Great's favorite winter-resort was at Phaselis, the famous
ancient commercial harbor north of Olympos. From the south of the
harbor ,look up at Mt. Tahtali for a spectacular view. Sail on to
Kemer, a resort town carefully designed to blend in with
the surrounding scenery, that offers an ideal environment for a
wonderful holiday. The fully equipped Kemer Turban Marina
has facilities for all activities so that yachtsmen can enjoy the
unspoiled bays and beaches south of the town. Shoppers will delight
at the wonderful range of high quality souvenirs. April is the month
of the colorful Kemer Carnival.
Sailing around this coast towards Antalya will give you
a glimpse of some of Turkey's most modern and luxurious holiday
villages. Antalya, Turkey's principal holiday resort city on the
Mediterranean, 
embodies the contrast between the majestic coastline of beaches
and rocky coves, and the towering Taurus Mountains. The ancient
Attaleia, named after King Attalus II of Pergamon, Antalya
was founded in the 2nd century B.C. Today palm-lined boulevards,
beautiful parks, historical buildings, monuments, museums and the
picturesque old quarter Kaleiçi, (with the Kaleiçi Turban
Marina) blend together to create an ideal holiday atmosphere.
The Antalya Marina and Leisure Center, which has won several
awards, is considered one of the most beautiful marinas in Turkey;
Setur Marina, the other marina in Antalya, is, on the other
hand, quiet and peaceful; but both welcome you after your unforgettable
voyage in the turquoise paradise of Turkey's water.
