OLYMPOS NATIONAL PARK, TURKEY | 6 Best Things to Do in Olympos National Park

Olympos National Park lies to the west of Antalya and to the southeast of Kumluca. It stretches for about 90 km (56 mi) and is defined by the Taurus Mountains. This rugged landscape makes for mesmerizing canyons and tons of outdoor activities. But on top of that you can also find a handful of interesting ancient cities, beautiful beaches and a rich biodiversity here. In this video we will highlight 6 of the best things to do in the Olympos National Park:

6. Phaselis Ruins
The sixth best thing to do in Olympos National Park is to visit the Phaselis Ruins. This ancient city can be found along the coast, about 15 minutes from the resort town of Kemer. It was once an important Mediterranean trading city thanks to its strategic geographical location.

5. Çıralı
Çıralı is one of the most laid-back and natural beaches in Olympos National Park. It’s a place where you can enjoy the clear Mediterranean waters without huge crowds thanks to its lack of major resorts and hotels. And besides relaxing on the beach, Çıralı is also known for its loggerhead turtles who lay their eggs each year on the beach.

4. Stay in a treehouse
The fourth best thing to do in Olympos National Park is to stay in a treehouse. The town of Olympos, which is located right near Çıralı, is filled with these hippie-style accommodations. Kadir’s tree house is the original one and was established in the 2000s.

3. Göynük Canyon
At number three we have the mesmerizing Göynük Canyon, which is located near Kemer. From magnificent waterfalls to pine forests and deep-green pools, Göynük Canyon makes for a great outdoor destination. Explore this beautiful natural wonder while hiking, canyoning or camping.

2. Mt. Chimaera “Eternal Flame”
At number two we have Mount Chimaera and its “eternal flames”. These fascinating natural flames can be found on the rocky mountainside above Çıralı village and near Olympos. The flames have been burning for centuries thanks to a sort of methane gas that has been venting from the earth on this mountain.

1. Olympos Ruins
The best thing to do in Olympos National Park in our opinion is to visit the Olympos Ruins. These are located right on the beach of Olympos, which is a modern village named after the ancient city. Olympos was once one of the most important cities of the ancient Lycian Civilization and a very important trading place.

We mention 4 more BONUS activities at the end of our video!

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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:34 Phaselis Ruins
2:35 Çıralı Beach
3:42 Treehouse
4:44 Göynük Canyon
6:02 Eternal Flame
7:09 Olympos Ruins
8:24 Bonus Activities

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