Olympos

Olympos is located in the south west of Antalya in Mediterranean sea coast, distance from Antalya centre to Olympos is 85 km. Olympos is located in the middle of high mountains that's why transportation to this site is quite difficult. When you drive towards Olympos from Antalya you have to pass from high mountain roads and the view is speechless. One side blue sea in another side green nature. It is also possible to make a boat trip from Olympos to Finike.

                                                                 Olympos in the map

What make Olympos unique is its old history. Olympos was the central city of ancient Lycia and the city was founded in 300 (B.C).In the year of 43 Olympos was a part of Rome Empire. 

Ancient theatre of Olympos

Except historical places of Olympos we can talk about natural beauties of the city and we shouldn't forget that it's the settlement of caretta carettas. These cute animals live in the coast of Olympos and every year they live their eggs to the sand in the coast. So it will be a nice surprise to meet caretta carettas in the Olympos coast. 

                                                      Caretta carettas in the coast

So who visit this touristic place the most? Usually students and tourists who look for one day adventure.Olympos wooden houses are very popular and they are quite economical. If you want to live in the middle of nature you should prefer to stay in these wooden houses. In these wooden houses usually breakfast and dinner is included. Most of the wooden house sites have swimming pools and if you would prefer to swim in the sea they provide service buses till the sea side.

Wooden houses of Olympos

So if you would like to have a silent holiday in the middle of nature and especially if you would like to visit historical places Olympos will be a good desicion to visit. We will be waiting for your comments after your visit!