Phaselis

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Ilya Voronin

Level 4 Local Expert

Cute place. Not so stately but it has it's own charm. Combination of mini resort and antiquities. Worth to be visited for a couple of hours.

Танюша

Level 8 Local Expert

We took a minibus from Kemer for the whole day .they take you straight to the cash register, if there is no huge traffic jam.It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the ticket office to Phaselis (we were in August, in the hottest weather. it's better to cover up so as not to get burned) Beauty😍 A beautifully preserved Roman ancient city (ruins). There is an amphitheater, baths, a marina, and the paving stones of the central street. There's no cafe on site, it's better to take a snack with you. The beach is shallow and has black sand, and there are a lot of locals with tents and umbrellas.

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Алексей Смульский

Level 14 Local Expert

If you love ancient history, then you should definitely visit this place. In addition, there is a nice sandy beach, toilet, shower, changing rooms, two cafes. There is a TA08 bus to the ticket office at the museum, and then if you walk, the distance is about 1.5 km. You can also drive by car, and there are plenty of parking spaces. There is a special feature: the entrance costs 100 lira for Turks, 10 euros for the rest, while the cashier refused to take money in euros and asked for lira. There were 7 of us and we didn't have that many lira with us, the guide helped us out and was able to exchange the currency for us. We took a taxi back. The taxi driver charged $25 to Kemer. Have a good rest, everyone.

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Сергей А

Level 10 Local Expert

A very atmospheric place to visit. especially if you are vacationing in Kemer and the surrounding area. You can get from the city center by bus in about half an hour. 2-in-1 location: ruins of an ancient city and a beach. You can see how archaeologists work. The bay is shallow, sandy, with clear water; children feel especially good after a sharp sunset in Kemer. There are rocks, especially near the shore, so it's better to take shoes. There are also spoonfuls of tar. 1. The entrance ticket is quite expensive. If the family is large, then a visit can hit the budget. At the same time, it will take a couple of hours at most to explore the ruins, the theater and the old town. We met compatriots who quickly inspected everything in half an hour and were very unhappy with the cost. In my opinion, you need to take your time and enjoy what you see, but nevertheless, the cost/impression ratio clearly outweighs the cost. 2. Traffic jams from cars at the entrance and exit. Turks also really like to relax here (for them the cost is 5 times cheaper). Therefore, the beach will be crowded. 3. If you get there on your own by bus, then get ready to walk from the ticket office to the city along the side of the road and in the sun for about a kilometer. There and then back. If you go by car, it's better during business hours, there will be fewer people. 4. The entrance fee is in euros, but you have to pay in lira. Therefore, you need to find out the actual cost of entry in lira according to the exchange rate, and prepare this amount in advance. There is no way to change the currency on the spot, there is nowhere. 5. There are no toilets on the beach itself (maybe I'm wrong, but I didn't find it), no shops, and I can't even buy water. We need to take everything with us. I advise you to familiarize yourself with the history of the city a little before traveling, then it will be more interesting, because otherwise there will be almost no information on the spot.

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Level 8 Local Expert

If possible, be sure to visit. Admission is 10 euros, but the payment is charged only in lira. There is a bus service from/to Kemer. Right up to the entrance. There are cool locations for taking photos. And so you can wander through the ruins of the old city, through the necropolis in the thickets, swim in the coves without fuss, without urging guides. It is better to go in the morning, stock up on water and provisions, take swimsuits and towels. We walked until the evening. Please note that the population of nearby towns and villages organizes picnics there.

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Павел Жаковщиков

Level 15 Local Expert

A unique place. It is a fairly large ancient city, there is even a wide street with remnants of residential buildings, a well-preserved aqueduct, and a small amphitheater. The beautiful, picturesque bay adds to the experience. We took a regular bus from Kemer to get to the city. Admission is 10 euros per person, but it's worth it.

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Александр Кулик

Level 8 Local Expert

A very interesting place! An antiquity that is so many years old and has been so well preserved to this day! It is also interesting to look at the excavations that are underway here. And there are wonderful views of the bay all around. There are beaches! Emerald water! Of course, there are a lot of people. There are rooms to change clothes. Toilets. Well, they leave a lot to be desired. But attention is not focused on them when there is beauty and the warm sea around!

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Таня И

Level 8 Local Expert

A very atmospheric place, certainly worthy of attention. An ancient city with 2 agors, mosaic remains, well-preserved small thermal baths, an aqueduct and a gorgeous beach. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and a towel, and you can have a great time on the gorgeous beach (there are no changing rooms and no showers), the water is clean.

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Васильев А.

Level 6 Local Expert

Stunning location: ruins of an ancient city, theater and port, plus natural coves with beautiful beaches. Pines, rocks, the breath of time and the past. We swam with masks in the ancient port, examined the ruins of the collapsed port walls and towers underwater.

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АндрейКа

Level 9 Local Expert

Must-visit for people who are interested in history. A beautiful bay with clear water and beautiful views. Preserved Roman baths, amphitheater, embankment, aqueduct, stone steps directly into the water. The age is over 2,600 years old, if memory serves. You can get there by Yandex.Taxi by paying with a card directly in the app. It is very convenient, the application converts itself into lira. You can come for half a day, there are no changing rooms, swimsuits and towels should be taken with you.

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Павел

Level 5 Local Expert

Phacelis as ruins is interesting, but it is completely unkempt, the buildings are dirty in the ruins of houses, everything is covered in weeds and garbage. Parking is right next to the relics of the ancient city, the beach is the same name, too, all dirty. They charge such an obviously overpriced price (especially after inspection), it comes. The local population holds a barbecue right in the ruins (on the excavation site.) Restoration work is underway, but after a year, there is a lot of garbage.

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Тимохин Александр Викторович

Level 21 Local Expert

An interesting place for a hike from Chamyuva, we walked the entire route of the ie hotel in 3 hours, returned by minibus T008, the city itself is small, but interesting ruins of the Ancient Greeks, bonus - no need to pay for admission, entered from the back door

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Дашка Крош

Level 10 Local Expert

Entrance can only be paid in lira or euros, by bank card (not the WORLD, mine didn't take a ride). It was interesting to climb the ancient streets and buildings, there are signs on the territory describing the purpose of the premises. Phaselis is located between two bays, Fri-Sun there are many locals on the sandy beach, the color of the water is incomparable.

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Юлианна Абрамова

Level 10 Local Expert

An incredible place! These ruins of an ancient city are breathtaking! A great place to touch the history and spend a quiet time contemplating the beautiful views of the coves, the sea, yachts ... a very beautiful place!

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Полина Морозова

Level 16 Local Expert

An ancient and beautiful city, with three beautiful bays nearby. It is best to swim in the second, there is the smoothest approach. The third is small and there are many locals who come there with small children. Ships often enter the bays, where foam parties are held, and music can be heard from the shore. You can climb the ruins, which children may especially enjoy. There is a cafe at the entrance, they sell juice, water, ice cream, sandwiches, cookies, souvenirs too.

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Мария С.

Level 15 Local Expert

I really like to relax in this place. Yes, there are a lot of visitors in summer, both among tourists and locals. But for me it's worth it. Clean water with small fish, ruins of an ancient city, the sun, pine needles. The only thing is that the bottom is with sharp rocks in places, it's better to have slippers for swimming.

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Вячеслав Титов

Level 8 Local Expert

A great place for a self-guided tour from Kemer. There is an 08 bus, you can get out in front of the tunnel and save 10 euros per person, walk along the Lycian trail, swim on the beach, but you need comfortable shoes and the road is not the easiest, you need water and a light snack with you

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георгий петров

Level 5 Local Expert

It's worth a trip here to enjoy the remains of one of the ancient Greek cities of Lycia, which stands among the pines and the sea. It will take a couple of hours to explore all the ruins at a leisurely pace. You can get here by bus from Kemer. It is better to arrive after 16 hours so as not to get into the heat. It is mandatory to have money with you for admission of 10 euros / person. It is better to have money exchanged for a tour.lyres.

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Леонид Цветков

Level 13 Local Expert

You should definitely drive here on your own to enjoy all the views and just archeology in a couple of hours. A good opportunity to immerse yourself in the ancient city. Great respect to those who are engaged in restoration and excavation.

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Галина

Level 6 Local Expert

I highly recommend visiting, we traveled from Kemer by minibus, easily and simply, every 5 minutes, the ruins are impressive, of course, but the bay is simply amazing, for swimming, it was the second time, for this I came to rest in Kemer, so I dreamed of going here again

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Герберт Шопник

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a very atmospheric place, as if you're going back to ancient times. Entry is paid. You can swim, sunbathe or just take a walk through the ruins, coves and the wide ancient main street of the city.

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Антон Ищечкин

Level 9 Local Expert

I really liked it! We took a family trip on our own from Kemer by minibus #8. The start is from the mosque, and there are 315 liras for passage to the circle. I don't know why, but they took less back. The entrance to the museum is 10 euros per person, the payment is only in lira or by card (this is important)! The ruins themselves... Well, ruins, ruins, there are probably a lot of them in ancient historical places, including in Russia. There are many water turtles at the entrance to the swamp, and at the exit we met a peacock in free access. We are happy with the trip! I definitely recommend you to visit!

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вячеsлав

Level 10 Local Expert

I love the old days, this settlement is 2,700 years old. In fact, an open-air park with ruins, places of work are underway. On the downside: there are no signs or signs about buildings anywhere, the entrance is ~$12, and there are a lot of locals who come for a picnic in the beautiful bay.

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Анастасия П.

Level 6 Local Expert

Phaselis was on my list of things to see. I went on a guided tour, our guide Samayat told me wonderfully and professionally about the history of this place! In fact, it is impossible to describe in words the range of emotions and thoughts when you are in such a historical and ancient place! To think that Alexander the Great himself once set foot there, and now you're following in his footsteps! The place is full of history preserved through the ages! I definitely recommend it to lovers and connoisseurs of history and archeology! 👍🏻

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Андрей

Level 5 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful place, every stone breathes history, there is a rocky and sandy beach. It is better to take a bus and then walk a little bit, as it takes about 20 euros one way by taxi to the center of Kemer. Plus the walks: while walking along, they tore off a couple of branches of a bay leaf)

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Сергей

Level 4 Local Expert

Admission in 2024 has risen in price - 10 euros per person. They paid in lira, but the price was indicated in euros (apparently, now they accept not only lira). From Chamyuva, you can take the A08 minibus for 35 liras. In my opinion, such an entry price is not very justified. There are ruins of an ancient city, of which the aqueduct and the theater are well preserved. Well, some bas-reliefs on some interior details. There are also several picturesque coves. Judging by the OSM maps, you can get here for free on foot from Chamyuva past the main checkpoint, but I haven't tried.

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Оксана П.

Level 8 Local Expert

It is definitely worth visiting Phaselis. Even if you are not a fan of ruins, it is still worth coming here. The nature is very beautiful here. In addition, you can come here for a whole day for a beach holiday. Not far from the ruins there are bays where yachts with tourists (including from Kemer) sail. In Phaselis they make a stop for swimming. And the locals come here in cars with folding tables and chairs and spend the whole day. And if you like active recreation, then you will have the opportunity to walk along the Lycian trail along the coast. Sometimes the trail rises to a decent height and you find yourself on observation decks with stunning views. Beautiful music can be heard from the yachts somewhere, and the indescribable smell of pine trees is in the air. Incredible atmosphere! Entrance to the Phaselis costs 10 euros. You can also pay in lira. There is a cafe trailer and free toilets on the territory of the ancient city. How to get there on your own from Kemer, detailed info will be in the tg channel @letaemsami

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Савицкий Е.

Level 5 Local Expert

Well-preserved ancient ruins, beautiful aqueduct, amphitheater. It is inconvenient to get there, you have to walk about 1 km from the ticket office along the side of the road in the sun. The problem is to leave, the bus rarely runs, and you need to call a taxi by phone, there is no parking place. The best option is to take a taxi and arrange a return trip. There is no point in renting a car, it takes 10 minutes to get to Temirova, and a little more to Kemer.

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DMITRII Z.

Level 4 Local Expert

I am full of impressions after visiting this place. A fortress with a rich history, read before visiting. The entrance ticket for foreign citizens is 10 euros per person, believe me it's worth it. After visiting the fortress, you can swim in one of the bays, the sandy beach is a pleasant addition. 🙂

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Елена Б.

Level 30 Local Expert

I got there on my own from Kemer. It's a long walk from the bus stop. It's hard in the heat. I went around everything quickly in 2 hours, I was limited in time. Amazing! I love ancient cities. Many people mistakenly write about Ancient Greece, but these are the remnants of the Lycian state. Gorgeous viaduct, harbors, central alley, agora, baths, theater, tombstones. There is an assumption that Alexander the Great is under one of the slabs. The story is real. Locals are allowed to have picnics. It looks a little strange. Entrance tickets are too expensive (and only in lira) if you travel with your family. But there is a Lycian trail through the mountains (I didn't dare).

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СЕРЫЙ КОTT

Level 21 Local Expert

One of the many ancient cities in Turkey, located near Kemer, entrance is paid, many Turks come for the weekend, there is something to see in the oldest city, archaeological excavations and restoration of the appearance are constantly being carried out, so every time you see new locations, a great beach next to the ancient city, nature, antiquity, beauty, the sea is a must-visit.

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Алла

Level 18 Local Expert

Visiting the amphitheater in Phaselis is an unforgettable experience! This beautifully preserved architectural monument, built in the 2nd century, impresses with its historical value and grandeur. Here you can stroll through the auditorium, enjoy the breathtaking views of nature and the sea, and experience the spirit of antiquity. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this amazing place! We have been returning here for the second year in a row 🎭🏔️🤩

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Елена Р.

Level 10 Local Expert

A beautiful place to walk and relax. A piece of the aqueduct, the amphitheater, the buildings of the Roman baths, and the street pavement have been preserved. Even the remnants of the architecture are impressive. It is pleasant to swim in the right bay (if you face the sea). Excavations are underway - I think it will be even more interesting in a couple of years. Entrance is paid - 10 euros per person.

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Наталья

Level 8 Local Expert

We came here on foot from tekirova, across the beach where the turtles lay their eggs. The ruins are cool. But there are a lot of people on the beach and in the bay. A huge number of people come to spend time on a picnic, swim, etc. And all this is among the ruins of antiquity. I really liked that there are toilets, changing rooms and a shower. It's very shallow in this location, like the Gulf of Finland. I was too lazy to walk back and took a minibus.

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Дарья С.

Level 11 Local Expert

A picturesque place with a history ) A place of recreation for local residents. There are a lot of cars and vacationers on weekends, choose weekdays. There are showers and a toilet on site. Admission: July 2025 490 lire/person. Children up to and including 6 years old are free of charge. Payment is ONLY in lira.

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Елена Р.

Level 10 Local Expert

A gorgeous place There weren't many people, not far from Kemer. The entrance costs 10 euros, we got there on our own, parking next to the excavations, there is a beach nearby

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Алиса

Level 6 Local Expert

It is a very picturesque place, you can come and walk with the company and without an excursion, explore the landscape. There are several beaches where there are few people, you can relax in peace! The guard walks around 18.00 and warns that the parking lot of Phaselis will close soon and there will be no way to leave, so keep an eye on the time!

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Екатерина Михайлова

Level 15 Local Expert

The place is wonderful and peaceful. Three bathing areas. Parking is large. The only thing I didn't like was there was nothing to eat, and the entrance to the territory is not worth the money. It's fine for one time, but of course it's expensive.

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Ж. Ирина

Level 20 Local Expert

Excavations are underway for the period of June 2025. But there's still something to see. Majestic arches, the remains of the city, columns, an amphitheater and all this in a coniferous forest by the sea. The photos are very beautiful. The main disadvantage is the price - it seems to me that the Turks are just getting impudent in the season. They charge 10 euros from the nose. (although the price is 5 times lower on the official website) It's not very convenient by bus, it's a long way from the highway to the beginning of the city. There is a taxi, you can get to Kemer for $ 20 if you bargain, which we did. The taxi driver drove us past the border post, where we paid for the entrance, right to the entrance of Phaselis. Some people write that you can get through somewhere, but I don't know, we didn't look and we don't know.

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Денис Филиппов

Level 8 Local Expert

It's interesting to come and see it once. There is a path leading up the hill, a beautiful view and ancient empty graves at the top. There are artificially restored ruins of the city below, which continue to be restored. The entrance fee is 10 euros per person, including children. For Turks, 60 lire per person. There is a bay with a large sandy beach with a changing room and toilet 100-200 meters from the beach.

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A.C.

Level 8 Local Expert

It's beautiful, of course, but the entrance cost 970 lira for two, they accept in lira (10 euros ticket for one, I don't know why they write in euros if they accept only in lira). There is an entrance from the Lycian trail without a checkpoint, but it's not a fact that the guards won't stop you and ask for a ticket. From Chamyuva, the cost of a bus to phaselis is 65 lire per person, prices are current at the time of publication of the review.

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Анна К.

Level 7 Local Expert

Phaselis is an amazing place where history harmoniously combines with natural beauty. It is a small ancient open-air museum city located in a picturesque bay of the Mediterranean Sea. It is very easy to get to it even without excursions – we took a minibus from Tekirova. We were at the end of May 2024, the water in the bay is already very warm, so be sure to take swimsuits. We recommend that you come on a weekday, as it can be crowded on weekends, especially due to the influx of locals. There are traffic jams at the entrance. Therefore, it is worth considering that sometimes minibuses do not reach the entrance / exit, and you have to walk to a place where you can catch them. The impressions of Phaselis are the most pleasant: clean air, stunning views, ancient atmosphere and the opportunity to combine cultural holidays with beach holidays. We definitely recommend you to visit!

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Маргарита С.

Level 6 Local Expert

A beautiful place to walk!!! Quiet, cozy, the beach is big and clean) the only thing is there is no toilet, although the entrance fee is 10 euros. We were in December, there are almost no tourists, this is the perfect time to visit all the tourist attractions, somewhere we were alone)

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Алексей Плотников

Level 22 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. You can travel by bus 08, both from Kemer and Antalya, and from the village of Tekirova , the fare costs 40 lira . The entrance fee is 10 euros , but they take in lira , there were not so many lira with them , I exchanged euros for lira from the bus driver. Construction works are underway on the territory. But this does not prevent you from seeing the beauty of the ancient city. The second bay, which is located behind the baths, is perfect for swimming

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Alexey Nepotenko

Level 10 Local Expert

A great place to relax and explore. Recommendations, if you go, firstly, for the whole day, secondly, take beach accessories, and thirdly, stock up on food and drinks for a picnic.

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Salvy

Level 16 Local Expert

Iniresnop is a place for walking. There are quite a few ancient artifacts and well-preserved buildings from ancient times. There are two large beaches nearby - there is a place to relax and cool off before and after a walk.

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Михаил Ковнацкий

Level 7 Local Expert

I got to Phaselis for the first time about... 12 years ago. I was amazed by the preservation and careful attitude to the culture, which seemed alien to modern Turks. Luxurious descriptions in several languages, including excellent literary Russian - a rarity at that time. For the second year in a row, there is a total war... let's call it reconstruction: the ruins are excavated, cleared, blocks are sorted and a new model is built from them. Some of the destroyed fragments are replaced with concrete mortar. With the silence there now too... And there are more tourists, and a lot of construction equipment, and builders have fenced off areas for themselves. Mostly for picnics, which seems to be done more than, actually, construction. Additional bonus - there is a yacht parking in the bay. And our compatriots walk on yachts. Tagil in full growth 🤬

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Алексей П.

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a very atmospheric place. Beautiful coves and ruins of the old town. You can go for a walk, go swimming and sit on the podium of the old amphitheater. It is better to go by ourselves, without an excursion, so that there is enough time for all🤗

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Ольга Н

Level 9 Local Expert

An interesting place. There are many historical ruins. I like to touch history and antiquity. If you walk to the end of this open-air museum, you can swim in a small bay. The water is clean and warm. You can get to the museum by a regular minibus, which runs quite often. I recommend you to visit.

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Дмитрий

Level 14 Local Expert

It takes 15-20 minutes to drive from the village of Tekirova to Phaselis, no more, we arrived very quickly. Admission is paid in Turkish lira (~400 trl), so it's worth changing them beforehand if you are going to visit this attraction yourself. To be honest, we didn't really prepare for this tour and didn't read much, there was no guide with us, so we decided to just take a walk, and the places are very pleasant. After walking the entire main street and looking at the ruins, having explored the ancient theater a little, we came to a very beautiful bay with an excellent beach. We didn't see it ourselves, but the locals constantly warned about the presence of snakes. Be careful! There were many cars and motorcycles parked near the ruins of aqueduct. There are mini cafes with ice cream and water on the site. We decided to turn right from the arches first. After walking a little through the forest along the path, we came to a small bay with black sandy sand (volcanic rock). There is a beautiful view of Takhtaly Mountain. Gorgeous mountains, magnificent view of the combination of sea and mountains at the same time. Unfortunately, the place was unclean, there was garbage. If we assume that this is a beach, then it is a very dirty beach. Although the water was clear, there was sand on the bottom instead of the usual pebbles for Kemer, which is pleasing. Some construction work was going on nearby. The water here was much warmer than in the open sea. Even the children were swimming. There was a toilet and a shower nearby. Everything is unkempt, but toilet paper is available. Summary - it's worth visiting Phaselis, but it's better with a guide or having studied the topic in detail on your own.

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Phaselis

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