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LETOON
Letoon was a city dedicated to Leto, the mother of Apollo and Artemis and was the Lycian union's biggest religious center. Findings in the excavations of this site indicates that the city was founded in the 8th century BC. The remains of the city, which is near the village of Kinik, are scattered around the skirt of the hill where the hellenistic theater is found.
PINARA
Founded by the peole of Xsanthos in the 5th century BC, Pinara means "round" in Lycian language. The eastern facade of a rounded rocky hill, is entirely covered with rocktombs. There are a theater, an acropolis, an agora, a temple and baths, all built in 2nd century BC
PATARA
There is the most significant harbour of Lycia among the six large cities buried under the sands of famous Patara Beach. It isn't known when patara was founded or who its first inhabitants. Patara is known not only for the ruins, but also for its beach. You can get Patara from Kalkan and it will take half an hour by car. The beach stretches for 20 kilometers, and is renowned not only for its fine sands, bu also for the Caretta caretta sea turtles who lay their eggs in the sand. The water is quite shallow near the shore. You can also indulge in windsurfing in the deeper waters as these shores are almost never without wind.
KAPUTAS PLAJI
In the region between Kas and Kalkan, the mountains reach down to the sea, forming a rugged coast. It's here that narrow canyon opens to the sea where an unforgetable beach is awaiting you.
KALEKOY,KEKOVA ADASI, ÜÇAĞIZ
...Facing Kekova island, Kalekoy is a small, but very unique village that does not have any overland connection, this can only be reached by sea. Because the sits on top of the ancient city of Simena, building construction is not allowed. You really see the shores, the sea and Kekova island from the castle which was supposedly constructed by the Knights of St.jean. Situated off the shore from Kalekoy, Kekova island has no year round inhabitants. Off the coast facing Kalekoy are the famous ruins of Batikkent, a city that has been submerged for thousands of years.
Batikkent was hit by a tremen-dous earth quake that also shook Simena and Aperlai some 2200 years ago. Swimming and diving is banned around the area. Because of the danger created by heavy motor vessel traffic between the island and the coast, where ruins are located. Ucagiz village is popular for the nearby termissa ruins and for the variety of fish. Thevillage has been under governmental protection, thereby prohibiting further construction in the area.
XXSANTHOSAbout 17 Kilometers north of Kalkan, you will encounter the ruins of the famous city of Xsanthos, the administrative center of Lycia. The English archeologist Charles FELLOWS got special permission from the Ottoman government in 1838 and started an excavation. Then he carried of the finds by warship to England. These are now displayed in the Lycian section of the British Museum
SAKLIKENT KANYONU
The Esen Stream passes through a deep, 17 kilometers long canyon near the town of Kayadibi. You will enjoy the spectacular view from little wooden bridgesand will have an opportunity to wade in the water. The canyon narrows down after 200 meters and the current accelerates, making it impossible to walk any further down the canyon.
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