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If you should choose to tackle the Lycian Way whilst on your Turkey walking holiday, you will be in for beautiful and inspiring trip. From the thick forests and jagged coastline of Kas, to the small island of Kekova and the challenging stretch of the walk in Kemer, the Lycian Way will afford exceptionally beautiful views.

Kas

Kas is a small town on the southern part of Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline, and the surrounding area lends itself to being explored. Kas is set at the foot of a mountain range facing the bright blue Mediterranean Sea, and this small fishing town comprises a mix of both ancient and modern architecture, allowing it to retain its ‘old fishing town’ feel. It makes an ideal base for Turkey walks, with the quaint town and comfortable accommodation creating a welcoming atmosphere to return to after a day out walking.

Your walks in the surrounding area can lead you up to the cliff tombs, or to the ancient sites of old Lycian cities. If you feel like visiting a beach or two, some beautiful pebbly beaches provide desirable spots for gazing out at the Mediterranean Sea whilst on a walking holiday in Turkey.

Finike and Kekova

As your make your way along the Lycian Way to Finike, a great stopping point for a Turkey walking holiday is the island of Kekova, where you will find the ruins an ancient sunken city. This is one of the most beautiful regions in Turkey, and was declared a protected area in 1990. The offshore area of the ancient sunken city is fascinating to view, where half-submerged ruins line the island’s shore. In the 2nd century AD, an earthquake caused part of the land to become submerged, and houses’ staircases can be seen leading down into the water.

Finike is a sleepy fishing town, and its most desirable asset must surely be its exquisite white pebbly beaches. With a number of fascinating ancient sites situated close by, you won’t be lacking in places to explore whilst based in Finike on your walking holiday in Turkey.

Kemer

Based in Kemer, you will experience the most challenging part of your Lycian Way walk. Your Turkey walking holiday in this destination will lead you around the footpaths of Tahtali Mountain, which is 2360m at its highest peak. Situated so close to the sea, you can expect some beautiful and diverse scenery in this mountainous region on your Turkey walk. The lower regions of the mountain are covered in forest, turning into rocky terrain at about 1800m above sea level.

The Lycian Way is the perfect route to choose for a Turkey walk, as it covers a range of different terrains and scenic locations, providing you with a combination of cultural, historic and beautiful stretches of walk.

By: Tony Maniscalco

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