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Our rooms are in the mid of greenery and flowers,with showers and air-conditioning.They are 100 m far away from the see and half hour walk from Chimaera and 20 min. to Olympos. |
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Home to numerous civilisations since ancient times, Cirali has a unique past linked to both the city of Olympos and to the mountain Chimeira (Yanartaş), the eternal flames. Important harbour of the antiquity, it was also a major place of cult and inspired Homer's tale of Bellerophon and the fire-breathing monster Khimeira.
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It is located between Kemer and Adrasan. After passing Phaselis on the Antalya- Kumluca road, signpost leading to Olympos and Cirali will be seen and Olympos can be reached by following either route.The antique city is on both sides of a beautiful valley. |
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The Yanatas burning stone is situated 250m above sea level in the foothills below Tahtali Dag (wooden mountain). At present there are about 20 vents of flames in an open rocky area set in the middle of forest. As early as 4th century BC ancient authors mention the mysterious flames. The ruins set in front of the flames are of a Byzantine church, not much remains of the original sanctuary dedicated to Hephaistos. Analysis has reported a percentage of methane gas combusting from the vents, for optimum effect they are best viewed at night but don't forget to bring a torch!
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Cirali is a triangular shaped plain surrounded by mountains, with a 3,2 km long beach limited on both ends by cliffs. The beach with a width varying from 50m to 100m, is a mixture of fine sand and pebbles. In the winter months, three streams reach the sea on theCirali shore.
In Cirali There are no post office, bank nor doctors in the village but you can find a few grocery stores selling basic goods, a pharmacy, a couple of gift shops and rent-a-car offices.
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