Category Archives: PLACES OF INTEREST

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GETTING AROUND

GETTING AROUND
Even though Akyaka is a wonderful place to just sit and do nothing, on occasions the urge will hit you to go somewhere. There are many places within relatively easy reach of Akyaka, of architectural, historical, and geological interest. The articles in this section are certainly not a complete list, but cover many of the…
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EPHESUS

EPHESUS
Ephesus is the most famous, the most complete, and, on the downside, probably the most crowded ancient site in Turkey. Nevertheless, it really is a ‘must see’ – if not on your first visit to Turkey, then certainly at some point. The organised trips (and, for that matter, the admission ticket) also cover the house…
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SAKLIKENT GORGE

SAKLIKENT GORGE
Saklikent gorge is a dramatic natural feature – a deep narrow gorge, running some 18 kilometres back through the mountains. And whilst it is perfectly safe, it has the feel of exploring about it, so kids love it (well, boys do anyway!) There is a reasonable sized car park just over the road from the…
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STRATONIKEIA

STRATONIKEIA
If you wish to visit Stratonikeia, then you are almost certainly on your own – there are no organised tours. Against that, it is relatively close to Akyaka, and well worth a visit – albeit a relatively short one compared to some of the other sites. Unlike most of the coastal sites, which were slowly…
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