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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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THE DALYAN DELTA AND KAUNOS

THE DALYAN DELTA AND KAUNOS
This is the nearest ‘major’ trip from Akyaka, being only about an hour away. The prime sites here are the delta itself, with the famous Carian rock tombs (which rather put Akyaka’s to shame!), the ancient city of Kaunos, the mud baths and sulphur springs, the massive freshwater lake at Koycegiz, and the famous Iztuzu…
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APHRODISIAS

APHRODISIAS
Aphrodisias is, in my opinion, one of the most stunning sites in Turkey. It covers probably a similar area to Ephesus, and has some wonderful buildings, including the fabulous stadium. It is very easy to walk around (though it is quite a long, un-shaded walk), and you will share every building / structure with no…
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