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Cavus
Bay
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Kekova
South of Olympos,
tranquil waters and sandy beaches line the Bay of Cavus. Here yoj can
waterski on calm waters, discover the colorful marine life or explore the
incredible sea caves on the northern shore.
An entry port west of Olympos, Finike is surrounded by citrus trees and
gardens. A sandy beach stretches to the east, and to the west are rocky
bays and coves.
Limyra, an ancient Lycian city, is 10 km inland from Finike, via Turuncova.
The fourth century B.C. Pericles mausoleum, decorated with caryatids, is a
magnificent example of ancient art. The city walls and Roman theater are
also of interest.
Farther on this road is the Lycian city of Arikanda.Set high on the
mountain overlooking one of Turkey's most beautiful vaileys, the extensive
ruins include the agora theater, stadium bouleuterion, water system,
gymnasium, baths and scattered sarcophagi.
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Kekova |
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Lycian sarcophagus, Limyra |
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Fameus Finike Orange |
At Demre (Kale),
the ancient Myra,(25 km west of Finike), many splendidly carved rock tomos
overlook the magnificent Roman theater. St. Nicholas was the bishop of
this Mediterranean city during the fourth century, and died here in 342.
Every year in December the Santa Claus Commemoration Ceremony attracts
many tourists who spend their Christmas holidays on the sunny coast of
ancient Lycia.
Dalyanagzi,the ancient harbor of Andriace, west of Demre, has a good beach
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Rock Tombs, Myra (Demre) |
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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 unspoilt landscape. Along the northern shore of Kekova
Island at Apollonia,earthquakes have disturbed the land causing some of
the ancient houses to sink under the clear water, creating a sunken city.
Kalekoy Castle (Simena) offers a bird's-eye view of the bays, inlets,
islands and colorful yachts sailing peacefully on the glassy water.
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