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Archaeological site · Çıralı (Olympos), Antália
Olympos Antik Kenti
Remains of a Lycian city occupy the banks of a valley that empties out by Çıralı beach.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Olympos Antik Kenti
Olympos occupies a valley that reaches the Mediterranean, at the southern end of Çıralı beach.
The ruins are spread along the banks of a watercourse, with public buildings, tombs and structures related to the ancient port city. Vegetation and relief are part of the route: the visitor moves from more enclosed areas to the opening by the sea.
The site and the village of Çıralı are close, but road accesses are not the same. Check which entrance matches your transfer. Allow time for the ruins before heading to the beach, avoiding treating the complex merely as a route to the shore.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to three hours at the ruins.
Best time
Explore Olympos with enough light to distinguish the ruins among the vegetation; arriving in the morning then allows you to continue calmly to Çıralı beach.
How to get there
From Çıralı, walk to the southern end of the beach and check the authorized access to the archaeological complex.
Tip
Do not confuse the road access for Olympos with the descent to Çıralı.
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Frequently asked questions about Olympos Antik Kenti
Are the Olympos ruins on the cable-car mountain?
The archaeological site is by the sea at the southern end of Çıralı beach. Tahtalı, associated with the name Olympos Teleferik, is a mountain visit at a different location.
Is Olympos just a passage to reach the beach?
There are remains of buildings, tombs and port structures that deserve their own attention. Allow time to explore them, rather than using the complex merely as a corridor to the sand.
Which access should I use for Olympos if I'm in Çıralı?
On foot you can go south along the beach to the authorized site entrance. By vehicle, confirm the correct descent, as the Olympos valley access differs from Çıralı's.