Phaselis: The Hidden Gem of Antalya's Mediterranean Coast

Berfin Ceren Meray
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If you're seeking an extraordinary holiday experience, exploring the hidden beauty of Antalya's Ancient City of Phaselis is a must-see destination. This magnificent place boasts of deceptively beautiful beaches, ancient city ruins, and wonderful nature that will leave you in awe. Whether you're looking to travel back in time or bask in nature and the sea in unexplored bays, Phaselis has it all. So, start planning your perfect holiday today and discover what this remarkable place has to offer. Let's delve into the details of Phaselis to help you prepare for your adventure.

How would you like to enjoy the sea?

When you go to Phaselis, you will have the luxury of choosing your sea pleasure and beach. Because there are two separate beaches with different characteristics in the region. If you wish, you can enjoy the sea, sand, sun trio on the sand beach. If you wish, you can dive into the magnificent depths of the underwater world at pebble beach. The sea of both beaches is not choppy. For this reason, it is also often preferred by families. The sand beach usually receives the sun all day long, while the pebble beach consists of a relatively more shaded area with the influence of pine trees close to the region.

Take a journey back to ancient times.

How about getting away from the beaches that fascinate with the sea and the sun for a while and making your way to history? The Ancient City of Phaselis invites you to a very impressive discovery. Not only the museum district, but the whole of this city is full of ruins from the Roman and Byzantine periods. First of all, start exploring these ruins that have been preserved to this day from the museum. So you can get information about the city. Afterwards, you can go on an adventure to find the city and tomb ruins hidden in the forest.

Look at Phaselis from a little higher to enjoy the view.

After passing the museum, you can follow the graves sign into the forest and reach a cave from the path that will come across you in the forest again. This cave, which opens to a magnificent sea view, will spread the endless blue of the sea and sky under your feet. Let's not forget to say that you can capture amazing pictures here. Get your camera ready and look at this fascinating beauty from a little higher.

Do not finish your tour without visiting the ports.

When you enter the city, a historical aqueduct greets you. When you cross this aqueduct, you encounter two ports on the right and left. They also allow you to reach two unexplored bays of the region. The decoupling of sand beach and pebble beach that we mentioned at the beginning exists between these two bays. When you continue along the way, you will encounter the third port of the city. The interesting point is that this port is located on the opposite coast of the other two ports. In other words, this city has two sides back to back with the sea. Again, there is a wide sand beach in the bay where this port is located.

What are the accommodation facilities?

If you like camping, this place is for you. Especially the pine trees extending to the seaside create magnificent areas for camping lovers. Phaselis is also an extremely convenient location with beaches and picnic areas for those who prefer a daily holiday. It is forbidden to light a fire to protect the area and the forest, so forget about the barbecue. However, you can camp comfortably in this area with other eating and drinking options.

How to get to the Ancient City of Phaselis?

This magnificent city is 40 km away from Antalya, 1 km after passing the Camyuva turnoff located on the Antalya – Finike road, Phaselis comes across with all its nobility. If you are going to go with your own car, you can go by following this route. If you are planning to go to the region by bus, you need to get off on the Tekirova buses and walk about 1 km.

While you've come this far, where else can you explore?

Your vacation is a little longer, or if you like sightseeing and new discoveries, you can also explore other attractions in the vicinity while you are up to Phaselis. Göynük Canyon, which is 25 km away from the ancient city, Tahtali Cable Car, which is much closer to it, the Chimera Fire, which has been burning for 3000 years, Cirali, Ulupınar Waterfall, famous for its magnificent breakfasts, are among the most important places you can explore in the region. Do not finish your Phaselis vacation without visiting these places.