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Ancient Phaselis is
set on three small, perfect bays,
now protected within the grounds
of a beautiful national park.
Two millennia ago in Roman times
this was a thriving port town shipping rose
oil and the perfumes made
of it, as well as timber from
the surrounding forests.
Today the three bays and ruined aqueduct
of golden limestone shaded by fragrant
pines are all that is left of once-prosperous
Phaselis. Located near Olimpos and
not all that far from Antalya (map),
it's a perfect spot for a quiet
rest and a splash in the sea from
one of the small pebbly beaches.
There's a small admission fee to
the park, which is open from 7:30 am
to 7 pm in summer. Drinks, snacks and
toilets are available.
Distances & Travel Times
Antalya: 58
km (36 miles) NE, 1 hour
Kemer: 14
km (9 miles) N, 15 minutes
Olimpos: 18
km (11 miles) S, 20 minutes
Tekirova: 5 km (3 miles) S,
10 minutes
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