In winter from 15 th of January till 15 th of April. the Beydağları mountains above Antaly are covered with snow.
Ski resort Saklıkent is located 1 ½ hour drive from Antalya at 2.457 M Bakirli mountain.
Facilities: 2 pistes between 2000-2400 m.
1) Saklibel teleski and piste for amateur and medium-level skiers
2) Nadir Gez teleski and piste for more professional skiers. The length of this teleski line is 900 m. The height of the final station 2.450m. The difference in elevation 400 m.
Bakırlı motel offers accommodation.
Skies or snowboard for rent.
A perfect area for Long distance (snow) walks to other pastures and a good daily trip especcially on a sunny day
Other interesting places around Antalya:
Limyra and Arycanda ( approximately 150 km west of Antalya)
Mountainsites
Demre Rock tombs and theatre combined with two Byzantine churches in Belören.
Göynük canyon (50 km west of Antalya)
Oymapınar dam - green lake, Manavgat waterfalls- and Seleucia
North of Manavgat ( 110 km NE of Antalya)
The Romans first harnessed the waters of the Manvgat river and the present site includes the remains of a Roman aquaduct
Side theatre and museum
Sides theatre is one of the largest in Anatolia, with 15.000 seats. Originally constructured during Hellenistic times , it was enlarged under the Romans.
The museum in the old Roman baths has an excellent small collection of statues and reliefs.
Altınbeşik düdeni Cave / Ibradi/ Manavgat
One of the most unusual subterranean lakes in the world, in the heart of the Taurus mountains
Damlataş cave and fortress in Alanya.
Limestone formations. The high humidity is helpful for respiratory ailments.
The medieval castle in Alanya is the highest point in the city and the view is breathtaking
The Seljuk red tower near the harbour dates from 1224-1228 and has been restored.
Pisidian Site Sagalassos, near Eğirdir
An admirable project by Leuven university
www.sagalassos.be
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