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Golf in Antalya

admin — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:18:08 +0000

There are a lot of Golf Clubs and Hotels in Belek; Turkey, only 30 minutes from Antalya International Airport. Not only id the climate and outstanding scenery perfect for golf, but also offers the ideal opportunity to visit many of the ancient sites and rıuins that surround the Belek area.

Of special interest is the breathtaking amphitheatre at Aspendos and the ancient city of Side, all within 30 minutes drive from Belek. Or you can visit the old yacht harbour of Antalya with its narrow, winding streets full of hidden bazaars, and snap up a bargain or two!

Hiking and Jogging in Antalya

admin — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:57:00 +0000

If you are keen on Hiking and Jogging, you will just find yourself on the edge of a desire to discover the endless beauty at HavaSu while you are jogging/hiking in the forest which lays just by the borders of your accommodation meanwhile offering you the best views of antique cities. While you are trekking you will enjoy the perfect combination of Hiking and experiencing the historical sites.

If you prefer to combine your trekking activity with and unforgettable experience of sightseeing tour, you may join our professional guided tour along the Lykia Road passing by the tracks of Gagae, Aktas Beach, Adrasan Bay, Musa Tepesi, Olympos, Chimera, Zeytinlik, Kargilidere, Kazanova, Papaz Iskelesi, Karaoz, Pirates Bay, Gelidonia Light House.

Perge

admin — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:17:34 +0000

The ancient city of Perge was founded on the alluvion plain formed bye the river Aksu(Kestros), about 15 km. from the sea. It is 18 km. far from Antalya. ın the ancient age, the river Aksu allowed the boats to come very close to Perge. The name of the city originates from “Parga” meaning “High” during the Luwian/Etruscan era. The most famous Pergean of ancient times is Apollonius who calculated the characteristics of an ellipse in geometry. It is known that the city was within the boundaries of the country Ahhiyawa as a very small settlement unit during the Hittite era. The population of the city, which was established on the south-eastern hillside of the acropolis during early periods increased with those who returned from the Trojan war, with the boundaries extending down to the flatlands. When Alexander the Great seized the city in 330 B.C., the Persian occupation ceased. The temples built in the name of Artemis, the chief goddess of the city that was included within the boundaries of the Roman Empire in the wake of the commotion which took place in the 1st century B.C., and her brother Apollonius, were converted into a church during the early times of Christianity, Artemis being identified with Virgin Mary and Apollonius with Jesus Christ.

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Xanthos

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:54:00 +0000

At the 5th km of the highway Kaş – Fethiye, the remains of the ancient city of Xanthos are visible upon a hill at a height of 100 m on the eastern bank of the creek Eşen flowing through the village Kınık. The name of the city is “Sindawana” in the Luwian/Etruscan language, meaning “the place of the mother goddess Sindan”. Subsequently, as a result of a phonetic change this name became Xanthos, meaning “yellow” in the Hellenic language. The city was set up by the Etruscans/Luwians. During the Lycian era it was named as Arnna for a while.

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Tlos / Saklıkent

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:50:22 +0000

The remains of the ancient city Tlos lie in the southern direction of the town Kemer, within the village Kale. The city was founded as an acropolis city with the name of Tlawa in the Luwian period. It commands a view over the roads in the valley of Xanthos. Tlos which became a metropolis and was adorned with various structures during the Roman era was inhabited until the 19th century.

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Selge

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:20:49 +0000

The remains of the Ancient City of Selge at an altitude of 1250 m on the Taurus Mountains are located within the settlement unit of Zerk Village / Altınkaya. The area, enjoying the beauties of a deep canyon, waterfalls and mountains between pine forests is an ideal site for photographers. It is thought that the name Selge was derived from “Salaga” meaning “deep valley” in the Luwian/Etruscan language. Moreover, according to the Gök Turk/Turquoise phonetic writing Selge means Usoluğu-Suoluğu (Water Gutter-Wisdom Gutter).

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Seleukeia

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:14:59 +0000

To the northwest of Manavgat are the remains of the ancient city of Seleukeia, situated within the Şıhlar settlement unit. The city is known to have been founded as a fortified acropolis town to be used as a final defence and protection site in the case of an attack on Side. Upon the capture of Side by pirates in the 2nd century B.C., a number of the people immigrated to Seleukeia. The bronze statue of Apollon understood to have been built during this era is on display in the Antalya Museum. During the Pax Romana period, on the other hand, acropolis cities eventually lost their former importance.

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Letoon / Kumluova

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:34:05 +0000

To the west of Xanthos-Creek Eşen located are the remains of the ancient city Letoon within the settlement Kumluova. The name of the city is “Ladauwa” in the Luwian/Etruscan original, meaning “worshipping place of the mother goddess Lada”. History of this sacred place dates back to thousands of years before Christ. The Mother Goddess Cult found everywhere in Anatolia unavoidably took root in Lycia, too.

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Kalkan

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:00:04 +0000

Kalkan, located to the southernmost end of the Teke peninsula, by the small bay of the same name, is a new settlement unit. Obviously, the first settlers of the area were the Tekelioğlu Turkomans who first immigrated to the Gömbe and Elmalı plateaux and, then, moving down to the south, settled and built their villages in the Eşen Valley and the Yeşilköy-Fırnaz plains. Some of the Turkomans who settled in Yeşilköy laid the foundations of today’s district of Kalkan which is by the bay on the other side of the hill of the same name in the east of the village.

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Belek

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:45:48 +0000

This area was formed during the era of torrential rains occurring after the tectonic phenomena which developed in the wake of the glacial epoch upon being filled with the alluvia carried by rivers. The remains of this era constitute hillocks covered with pine and heath, known as CONGLOMERATE, formed of sand and grit accumulated to a height of 100 meters. As the rivers continued to carry the alluvia in the direction of the sea, these sandy hillocks remained on the plains and gradually became distant from the shore. During the last phase of the filling process, long ridges and cordons consisting of sand and grit were formed along the shore because of the large amounts of alluvia carried by the rivers.

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