Olympos

Olympos or Olympus is situated along the Mediterranean coast in Turkey’s Antalya province and is a tropical village that is perfect for a relaxing vacation. It is known for its Roman theatre, a bridge, a temple, a Byzantine basilica, chamber tombs and defensive walls, all of which are in ruins. This ancient city also lies on the way to the Olympos Beach which is ideal for swimming, relaxing, observing the caretta caretta (sea turtles), and watching the sunset.

A destination that is historically significant too, it is home to the ancient city of Olympos which was part of the Lycian civilisation and was used as a cult site. Olympos is also renowned for the Eternal Flames of Chimera which burns perpetually on its own due to a natural gas leak. The region, owing to its topography and proximity to the water is famous for activities like canoeing, boating (including moonlight boat tours), diving, trekking, hiking, rock climbing, biking, etc. Moreover, Olympos is synonymous with backpacker guesthouses, especially treehouse-style bungalows that have been decorated!