phaselis antique city

359phillipd

We went in the winter so we didn't get the full beach experience, but seeing the ruins among the trees and the three small bays was stunning. We understand there was some sort of entrance fee, but we have a Muzecart so we went in for free. There is ample parking and a small snack bar selling the usual tea and toast sandwiches. You can experience the whole site in less than two hours so don't hesistate to stop when you see the brown sign as you drive on the coastal highway.

888stinel

Historical. Ruins. Really nice place. Open from 9-17. Costs 10 tl per adult. Kids free. Toilets and a small shop for souvenirs and drinks.This place was an ancient Greek and Roman city on the coast of Lycia. Its ruins are located north of the modern town Tekirova in the Kemer district of Antalya Province in Turkey. Situated about 16 km south from Kemer. The town was set up around 700 BC.

Smart_Choice_NL

Go from Sundance and walk across the beaches and cliffs, what an amazing location and historical treat.

harund

Great antique city ruins well preserved, you could also swim both end of the city ruins and the harbour. A must see area with natural beauty

AverilN

what a place to have had a home! Mountains behind and beautiful promontory with beach around you so several natural harbours for trade. Enough to encourage a large city that survived centuries. Now an exceptionally beautiful site, not much to see apart from the ruins of the aqueduct as you arrive, the long road through and a very ruined small ampitheatre - nature and time have conquered again but in a very lovely way.

Turkeyites

If in Olympos you must visit the ruined city of 2/3 BC. It is an amazing preserved history of Byzantine times and wealth. The 5TL entry fee is good value, and following the path to it's end takes you to the beautiful beach.

996ligiag

First of all, you can easily reach Phaselis by public transport. There is an Antalya-Tekerova bus which will leave you close to the entrance. Second of all, the ruins are spread over a larger area than I imagined and the way nature is cohabiting with them is absolutely beautiful. We sunbathed and swam on all three harbours and this is the final opinion:North Harbour: has a beach with very large pebbles, clear water, ruins underwater, therefore a wonderful snorkling experience. Be careful though, I cut my toe in the ruin stones while swimming.Central Harbour: has a beach with small pebbles, clear, shallow waters for a vast area. It was my best snorkling experience. You can see lots of fish, seaweed and other underwater beauties.South Harbour: has longer, dark-sand beach, water is not that clear because of the sand and the stronger winds. But the view is absolutely gorgeous: Mount Tahtali on the right and The three islands on the left.Extra: there are showers and bathrooms next to the south harbour. There are a few small shops but you should pack some sandwiches if you plan to stay the whole day.

Husband-and-dad

Our family of four were staying at the nearby Canada Hotel and enjoyed a day of touring the ruins that included the well-preserved ampitheatre, lots of buildings and aqueduct and then headed to the beach for a few hours. It's a rocky beach, so bring water shoes.

264SteveE

Just spent a morning at Phaselis, a quiet, secluded ruined port from the days of before the Romans. Various structures still survive. A 3000 seat amphitheater, an old aqueduct, the city walls, and a few scattered houses and agoras, all nestled in a beautifully cool, quiet forest.Try to get here before the crowds, and avoid the furthermost beach, which attracts the various 'pirate boats' from Kemur.Loved it.

EmmsL21

This is a must if you are in the area, especially if you are a History enthusiast like myself. The views are extraordinary and the ruins and breath taking. Will definitely be returning if I visit Camyuva again. Make sure you take lots of water as it is so hot up there!!

CatA_12

Turning off the highway to go down to the ruins we immediately felt like we had left the commercial coast and entered a tranquil national park. Ahhhhh. Quiet, no shops, no hotels, just forest. A bit further down the road at the park's gate, we used our MuzeKart and got one ticket for free. MuzeKarts are available everywhere and are worth the 40 TRY lira you pay for it. Travelling as a couple, we bought one in Istanbul, and it paid for itself after three museum visits around Turkey.Back to the ruins - best to go early and avoid the coaches that arrive at around 11am. Take your snorkel!We loved it :)

scotsdrifter

very close to our hotel, nice ruins, decent beaches, toilets and amenities at the site were good and not expensive

atakp

you can swim with the ancient and historical thing. beatiful nature and the slow life with caravan visit

jbwein5

This was a great day trip from our hotel in Cirali. The ruins are amazing and well preserved. several beaches available for swimming. Rides on big boats available, we thought it looked very touristy but could be fun for families.

vipfamily

Not far off the main Antalya to Kumluca road a fantastic day spent amongst antiquity, coastline and pine trees. Just 10 lira (each person) to enter the site which included car park. A lot of the car park is in shade which is welcome in the summer.A small cafe offering drinks, snacks and souvenirs that isn't over priced. A nice start before the exploration of this ancient city. Best to wear fairly 'sensible' shoes as quite a lot of the ground is uneven. If visiting in the hotter months water and sunscreen is a good idea although parts of the site are shady due to the abundance of pine trees. The site is fairly well signed with informative notices. There are 3 small coves to relax on after exploring the onland site. The sea is fairly shallow and when we went warm and very calm. Very pebbly though so swimming shoes are a very useful addition. There are boat trips available at an extra cost. Clean toilets, shower and changing cubicles. Going back again very soon.