You are overwhelmed by the city life and you want to leave yourself in the lap of nature, even for a few days. Wouldn’t it be nice to stay in tree houses and wake up to the sounds of birds in the morning and fall asleep with crickets in the evening? Adding an emerald green sea to it completes the “picture of happiness”. Olympus, also known as Hippie land, remains on the radar of backpackers but still maintains its bohemian vibe. One of the things that makes Olympos beautiful is that it responds to all kinds of needs.. If you want, you can lay your towel on the beach and enjoy the sea and the sun all day.. If you say that such calmness bores me, many activities such as diving, rock climbing, safari with ATV, ancient city tour are waiting for you in Olympos.. Let’s explore this beautiful place together with Olympos travel guide…
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Where and How to Get to Olympos?
Olimpos is a part of the Kumluca district of Antalya. Located between Kemer and Kumluca counties, Olimpos is 85 kilometers from Antalya. Next to Olympos is Çıralı. If you want to go by car to Çıralı, which you can reach by walking in 15 minutes from the beach, the journey takes 25 minutes.. You can reach Olympos by car or by minibus.. It takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from Olympos to Antalya.
How to get to Olympos by car?
Antalya to Olympos If you want to come from the center, you should follow the Beldibi-Göynük-Kemer-Çamyuva-Tekirova routes respectively.. After Tekirova, the Çıralı-Yanartaş sign appears before you. Do not confuse the road and return to Çıralı, because There is no drive from Çıralı to Olympos. When you take the road that shows the Olympos sign in the future, you can reach Olympos after a 15-minute journey.. The road to Olympos is a bit winding, but as you drive through the lush green mountains, you forget the bend and immerse yourself in the beauty of the scenery.. Open the window of your car and breathe in the fresh air… There is a parking lot at the entrance of the Ancient City of Olympos.. 24-hour parking fee is 2 TL for motorcycle and 5 TL for car.
How to get to Olympos by minibus?
I don’t have a car, there are minibus services to Olympos for those who are wondering how to get there.. From the Antalya Bus Station, you can reach Olympos by taking the minibuses going in the direction of Kumluca.. But here is an important detail.. Minibuses do not drop you directly to Olympos. After getting off at Olympos junction, you have to take the minibuses that will drop you down.. There are minibus services every 10-15 minutes during the summer period.. Minibuses that take you from the intersection to Olympos operate between 9.00 in the morning and 18.00 in the evening. You can also choose the bus companies that go to Fethiye or Kaş to come to Olympos.. Likewise, after getting off at the Olympos junction, you can reach the beach in 20 minutes by minibus.. The cost of transportation by minibuses and buses between Antalya and Olympos is 15 TL. Olympos minibuses serving between the Olympos junction and the coast are 7 TL per person. (2019)
Olimpos’ from Antalya Airport a How to get there?
There are flights to Antalya from big cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir every day of the week.. If you plan to come directly from Antalya Airport to Olympos, you can take the Havaş shuttle service, get off at the Antalya Bus Station and come to Olympos by minibus/buses.. If you wish, you can rent a car from Antalya Airport or arrange a transfer service.. If you are planning to stay in Olympos, many hostels offer airport transfer service for an additional fee.
Where to Stay in Olympos?
A Surrounded by Olympos Ancient City on one side and Beydağları on the other, Olympos is one of the rare places where you can have a holiday in touch with nature.. Olympos reminded me of Pumpkin Bay. But I think it’s much prettier than her. The most important feature of Olympos is that it is under protection as an archaeological and natural site. In this way, there are no ugly buildings around.. Unfortunately, we got used to the concrete pile, maybe that’s why Olimpos and Çıralı next to it seemed so peaceful to me… Don’t expect a five-star hotel here.. Pensions, mostly tree houses, are the first accommodation option here.. If you are planning to stay in Olympos, it is better not to keep your comfort expectations high.. Because this place is famous for its shabby and naturalness.. Kadir’s Tree Houses The most popular accommodation in Olympos. The owner, Mr. Kadir, is the pioneer of the tree house concept in Olympos. The tree house trend he started has spread over the years and a wonderful accommodation option in harmony with nature has emerged.. Another point that makes Kadir’s Tree Houses popular is that the star of nightlife in Olympos, Ox Bar, is located here.. The only downside of this place is that it is quite far from Olympos Beach.
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Ancient City of Olympos, where history and nature are intertwined’ Its history dates back to 300 BC.. Although most of them have succumbed to time, it is one of the most enjoyable ancient cities to visit.🗿 Entry fee is 20₺, museum card is valid.. If you are staying on the side of Olympos, you have to pass through the ancient city to go to the beach.. 10 entry ticket costs 30₺. Parking is available for those who come by car, 5₺ all day long.🚘 Since there are many ups and downs, I definitely recommend you to come with sports shoes.. Beware of snakes in summer!😬🐍. . . #travel #travel #olympos #antalya #gezibaglari #neredekal #wanderlustturkiye #travelleryasamlar #traveler #traveler #gencgezgins #anadoluphotography #kadrajimdan #benimgozumden #aniyakala #dayphotography #foredekal #wanderlustturkiye #geezginyasamlar #traveler #traveller #gencgezgins #anadoluphotography #kadrajimdan #benimgozumden #aniyakala #dayphotography #foredekals #wanderlustturk #geuzunkarehsengagemento #roamersclub
Turkmen Tree Houses, Deep Green Bungalows, Lycian Houses, Natural Pension, Yakamoz Pension, Olympos Orange Bungalows are among the places to stay in Olympos. While most of the facilities serve with the concept of bed and breakfast, there are also places that offer options such as only accommodation or half board.. All of the hostels in Olympos are hidden in orange and pomegranate trees, they all have hammocks and cedars.. Accommodation fees in Olympos vary in the spring and summer seasons.. Prices vary between 150-200 TL per night in April-May, but may increase slightly between June-September.. I recommend you to choose April, May and October to enjoy Olympos, as the density increases with the closure of schools and the scorching heat of Antalya is added to it.
Olimpos is also in our country. One of the best addresses for tent holiday. While visiting Olympos, you can come across a lot of local and foreign backpackers.. Camping in Olympos is subject to certain rules. As I mentioned above, don’t imagine an environment like let me set up my tent here’ as this is both an archaeological and natural site.. Since the coastal area is the breeding place of caretta carettas, it is strictly forbidden to camp and make fires, especially in summer. You can see warning signs everywhere while walking on the beach.. The places you can choose to camp in Olympos are; Çıralı Camping, Sundance Camp and Engin Pension Camping.
Olimpos has a bohemian feel, but I think Çıralı side is much more ideal for accommodation. I am sure that you will be satisfied with Cirali pensions, especially if you have children or if you are a little more comfortable.. The disadvantage of Olympos is that it is far from the sea and you have to go through the ancient city of Olympos every time to go to the beach from the hostels.. Here I want to talk about the following detail. If you are planning to stay in Olympos, you can buy cards that you can use for 10 times to enter the beach.. The cost of the card for 10 entries is 30 TL. Don’t buy a day pass even if you stay for a few days, it costs more. You can get the beach entrance card from the hostel where you will stay.
We stayed at Barış Pension in Çıralı.. The best part of the hostel was that it was right across the sea.. If you do not come by car, this is a very advantageous situation.. We stayed at Barış Pension, which offers concrete room or wooden room options, for 150 TL per night for two people in May (2018). Breakfast is also included in the price.. We woke up in the morning to the sound of roosters and watched the long stars at night.. After spending two full days, we promised to come to Çıralı and Olympos every year There are many accommodation options in Çıralı, too.. You can choose hostels as well as bungalows and spend your holiday with pleasure.. Olympos is a 15-minute walk from Çıralı Beach.
What to Do in Olympos?
You can come to Olympos for a day or stay for 2-3 days, participate in colorful activities, and make your holiday unforgettable.. Spring and autumn months are the ideal time to explore Olympos.
Enjoy Swimming in the Glass-Like Sea
See the sea with the view of Beydağları National Park in greenery. Olimpos Beach, where entering is a pleasure, is the first choice of those seeking peace and quiet. Because there is no construction on the beach. The beach, which stretches for kilometers, continues until Çıralı.. When we went in May, only a few people were swimming in the sea.. The only sound we could hear was bird sounds.. The parking lot is located at the entrance of the Ancient City of Olympos.. After leaving your car there, you can reach the beach with a 15-minute walk through the ancient city.. Likewise, if you are staying on the side of Olympos, you have to pass through the Ancient City of Olympos every day to come to the beach.. Because this is the only road connecting Olympos to the beach.. You can get a 10-pass beach card at the entrance of the Ancient City of Olympos every day in order to avoid paying a fee, or you can get a Museum Card and pass for free.. If you come by car, I recommend bringing sunbeds and umbrellas.. It is difficult to sit for a long time without an umbrella, especially in July and August.. There are many markets and kiosks in Olympos next to pensions.. I say meet your food and beverage needs here and go to the beach that way.
The sea of Olympos is stony.. That’s why the water always shimmers. If you are one of those who cannot swim in the cold sea like me, you will love Olympos very much.. Because the water is at the ideal temperature. Don’t forget to pack a pair of sea shoes in your suitcase, otherwise your feet may hurt a lot when entering the sea.
Explore to Different Bays with a Boat Tour
If you are a sea lover, do not be limited to Olympos only, Many more coves waiting to be discovered in the surrounding area are waiting for you.. You can have a fun day with the boats departing from Olympos, Çıralı and Adrasan every day at 10.30 in the morning during the summer months.. There are 3 different routes on boat tours. one. on the route Paradise Bay, Geneviz Bay, Sazak Bay, Aquarium and Caves while visiting 2. On the route, you can only spend time in Sulu Ada and Geneviz Bay. 3. On the route, you can swim in the turquoise waters of Phaselis, Cleopatra and Maden Bay. I am sure that you will have a hard time choosing between beautiful bays.. Olympos boat tours start from 70 TL in low season, when the season opens, the fee can go up to 100 TL.. The price includes fish, salad, pasta, fruit and tea.. Boat tours, where you can enjoy the sea until 17.30, make you fall in love with the Mediterranean. sand is not just the sun. When you come to Olympos, it is not possible to return without visiting the ancient city.. The Olympos Ancient City, which is among the most important ancient cities of the Mediterranean together with the Phaselis Ancient City, is within the borders of Beydağları National Park.. For this reason, many ruins are hidden in forests and bushes.. Although there is no definite information about when the ancient city was founded, it is known that its name was mentioned on the Lycian Union coins minted in 167 BC. There are ruins from the >, Roman and Byzantine periods. Entrance Complex, North Necropolis, South Necropolis, temple Episcopal palace, Roman bath You can visit the Ancient City of Olympos, consisting of > and king tombs, in 1.5-2 hours. Excavations continue in the Ancient City of Olympos and new structures are tried to be unearthed. The entrance fee to the Ancient City of Olympos is 30 TL. If you have a Muzekart, you can visit the site free of charge.. As I said above, you can buy a beach card for 10 entries for 30 TL to enter the ancient city, and then you can relax on the beach.
Olympos Ancient City Visiting Hours: You can visit between 08.00-19.00 on 15 April-2 October / between 8.00-17.00 on 3 October-14 April.
Don’t Miss the Unique View of the Sunrise
If you want to have a memorable moment in Olympos, set your watch to 5.30 and take your camera to the beach.. Since the amount of oxygen is abundant, you wake up much easier here and even 4-5 hours of sleep is enough.. At least that’s what happened to me 🙂
Whether you do yoga or meditate against the sunrise view (we weren’t alone when we went to watch it, a few tourists had already taken their place for meditation) The idea of getting out of your warm bed at five in the morning may not come easy at first, but when you experience this moment, I’m sure you’ll say “I’m glad I came”.
Go to Burning Fire
I’m sure many of you have heard of Yanartaş.. Yanartaş, which is the subject of legends and known for its non-stop burning, is located in Çıralı.. Yanartaş, which has a wonderful view among the pine forests, can be reached first by car and then with a forty-minute climb.. Well, every beauty has a price, right After passing the Çıralı entrance, you drive for another 3 kilometers and reach the entrance of Yanartaş.. Since this place is open 24 hours, you can come whenever you want.. In my opinion, the best time to visit is during the sunset hours.. When the sunset accompanies the flames, you witness an insatiable view.. The entrance fee to Yanartaş is 8 TL per person, after the entrance a slightly challenging climb up the path awaits you.. I definitely recommend you to wear sports shoes on your feet, if you try to go out with flip-flops or sandals, there is a high probability that you will fall.. You don’t want to spoil your holiday, right?
It is also very popular to go to Yanartaş, also known as the Olympus Fire, at night, as the methane gas seeping through the rocks has been burning for centuries.. It’s very romantic to watch the flames under the stars as there is no light around, but don’t forget to think about the ascent and descent as well.. If you plan to go to Yanartaş at night, do not say that the phone light is enough for me and make sure to take a flashlight with you.. Don’t forget to fry marshmallows on the fire and drink wine!
Add Adrenaline to Your Holiday with Trekking
As you know, Olympos is located on the world famous Lycian Way taking. Isn’t it very exciting to walk part of the 535-kilometer Lycian Way, which starts from Fethiye and ends in Antalya? If you want to add different experiences to your Olympos trip, you can take a walk on the trekking routes closest to the region.. Gelidonya Lighthouse, Sazak Bay and Mouse of Moses are among the closest trekking routes to Olympos. While the autumn and spring months are among the most suitable periods for trekking in Olympos, the stages last between 2.5-4 hours on average.
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Bike and ATV tours in Olympos are also among the most fun activities to explore the region.. By renting a bicycle daily, you can tour from Olympos to Çıralı and store plenty of oxygen in your body.. While there are many businesses in the area where you can rent a bike, some hostels also offer bike rental services.. Fees vary between 25-30 TL per day.. If you want to raise your heart rate even more, you can join ATV tours that last 3 hours and have a different experience.
Nightlife in Olympos
A holiday that stands out with its calmness in Olympos Although it is one of the places where you can have a pleasant time in the evenings, there are also bars.. The first place that comes to mind when Olympos nightlife is mentioned is the Ox Bar located in Kadir’s Tree Houses.. In addition to the Öküz Bar, which is one of the most enjoyable places of summer nights, you can get your fill of live music at the Hangar Bar and have fun with your friends until 00.00 at night.. In my opinion, the best activity to do in Olympos evenings is to buy your wine and beer and watch the stars on the beach.. You will not want to leave here until the morning with the sound of the waves ringing in your ears…
Olympos Recommendations
- Because Olympos is a very green and untouched place, there are not many flies and insects.. That’s why it would be good to bring fly repellent with you.
- While visiting the Ancient City of Olympos, one of his guide said, “Be careful when sitting on the ground, there will be a lot of snakes this season” and the alarm bells started ringing for me.. There are not only snakes but also scorpions in the region.. Thank God I didn’t come across it 🙂
- Keep cash with you until the day you stay, only Akbank’s ATM is located on the Çıralı side.. Do not rely on credit cards, there may not be POS devices everywhere.
- If you go into the sea without water shoes, it may be difficult, do not hurt your feet.
- Make sure to bring a sturdy pair of sneakers.
- Do not bring your high heels and stylish dresses and do not weigh in your suitcase.. A few shorts, t-shirts and slippers are the ideal outfits for this place.. We didn’t even need make-up for two days, nature is in the spirit of this place.
- Don’t forget to buy high factor sunscreen, otherwise you’ll be scalded in the scorching sun of Antalya, mazallah:)
- Also in Olympos There are markets in Çıralı where you can meet all your needs.. They are open until late at night.
- If you have a snorkel, I say put it in your suitcase, Olympos is one of the most beautiful seas you can watch underwater.
- The WC closest to Olympos Beach is at the entrance of the ancient city.. You have to walk the ancient city road to reach the WC from the beach.
- There is no pharmacy in Olympos, so if you have any medicine, don’t forget to bring it with you.
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