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Welcome to Cirali

Welcome to one of the last small villages by the Turkish Mediterranean Sea, far away from mass tourism, yet offering every modern comfort. Only 80 km away from the city of Antalya, you will find peace and calmness. Relax and enjoy the natural beauty. But if you like, you can also participate in various activities around the year.

Cirali is a village of 1500 inhabitants. Located amidst lovely orange, lemon and pomegranate trees there are many nice little pensions and hotels. The wonderful bay has a 4 km sand and pebble beach. The water is Caribbean warm azure blue and crystal clear.

The beach surrounded by impressive tree-covered Taurus Mountains displaying the peak of 2366m high Tahtali Dag offers marvellous scenery for your holiday.

In 2003 this beach was chosen by the University of Glamorgan (Wales) best golden sandy beach worldwide. Here you find an unique mixture of protected unspoilt landscape, long open beach, ancient places and clear blue water.

The beach has often been used as scenery for well-known movies like “Odysseus”.

Caretta Caretta
The beach of Cirali is one of the last nesting-places of the Caretta Caretta Turtle. You can experience in May and June when the sea turtles lay down their eggs in the sand of the beach of Cirali.

Little Caretta Caretta Turtel - Picture: www.antalya.de

The nests are controlled and protected by a group from the village. In August/September the small turtles little by little slip then, early risers come with that into the pleasure to observe the small animals on the way from the beach to the sea and to observe the sunrise simultaneously.

Olympos
The ancient town of Olympos, one of the six main ancient Lycian cities, is in easy walking distance. You walk along a wonderful river passing pine, laurel and oleander trees and discover the remains of 2000 year old buildings.

Olympos - Picture: www.antalya.de

The grave of Eudemos, who did trading tours up to the black sea 2000 years ago, is very impressive. You can see the entrance portal of a temple, which is in very good condition, as well as the ruins of several Basilicas and a bishop`s palace. The cemetery is the biggest of all Lycian cities including sarcophagi and graves with sliding doors still in very good condition. A big spring has its source in the middle of the town, which carries water all year round.

We offer guided tours through Olympos. Bookings under: info@yehuu-tour.com

Chimaere
Go by “Fire-Express” to the famous Chimaere, in Greek mythology described as a fire-spitting monster with the body of a goat, the head of a lion and the tail of a snake.

“Chimaere” – in Turkish called “Yanartas” – is a holy place. In ancient times there was the temple of Hephaistos, God of the blacksmiths. Later a Christian monastery was added.

The burning stones of Cirali

Below the flames you can see the ruins of the Basilica. Look carefully for the paintings on the walls, some details can be made out quite well. While you walk uphill to the fire, you can partly recognize the ancient street.

Book the “Fire-Express” under: info@yehuu-tour.com