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Cirali is an agricultural village in the southwest of Turkey in Antalya Province. It is close to ancient ruins of Olympos and Chimaera permanent gas vents. It is a very small rural village located just over an hours drive southwest from Antalya and boasts a beautiful 4 km secluded beach, the ruins of Olympos, the flames of the Chimaera / Yanartaş, as well as a protected area by the WWF for the nesting of the Caretta or also know as the Loggerhead sea turtles. Also nearby to Cirali is the Ulupinar region, which is rich in rivers and creeks. Cirali is one of the last unspoilt natural areas along the Antalya coastline. For the intrepid trekkers highlights of the Lycian Way with hidden paths are also found in Cirali. One from Cirali to Tekirova ( 19kms ) and another travels from Cirali to Ulupınar and then back down to the flames of the Chimaera which is around 12 kms. All these trails and paths are clearly marked in Red and White. Another wonderful section of the Lycian Way ( Likya Yolu ) near to Cirali is to the summit of Tahtalı Dag or as also know as Mt. Olympos . Located in the National Park of Olympos or Olimpos Bey Dağları Parkı . |
