The main beach runs about 3.5 km between Cirali and Olympos. The shoreline is mostly pebble and coarse sand, with clear water suited to swimming from late spring through autumn. Loggerhead sea turtles nest along this coast between May and September, so quiet night walks and dim lighting matter during nesting season. Morning swims, sunset walks, and afternoons under the trees at the property are among the routines guests repeat most often.
Olympos was a major Lycian port city, and ruins still stand among pine trees near the river mouth south of Cirali beach. You can walk or cycle from Ulupinar in roughly 30 to 40 minutes on flat village roads, or drive and park near the site entrance. Allow two to three hours to see the theatre, temple fragments, bridge, and sarcophagi along the paths. A combined ticket often covers both Olympos and the Chimera site further uphill. Read more about the property and garden on our about hotel page.
Above Cirali, natural gas seeps through rocks and burns in open vents known as the Chimera flames. The trail starts near the Olympos road turnoff and climbs with switchbacks for about 20 to 30 minutes depending on pace. Carry water and a torch if you visit after dark, when the flames are easiest to see against the sky. Sturdy shoes help on the stony path.
Guests often split the day between garden time at the property, a beach visit, and one outing to Olympos or the flames. Free bicycles cover village distances. For boat trips along the Kemer coast, ask reception about paid tour schedules.
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