This is one of the most famous hiking trails, a part of a global top ten. This path got its name from the ancient Lycia state because this path runs on its territory. The trail has more than 500 km between Fethiye and Antalya. Lycian way sometimes runs on mountains, but mostly goes on slopes and on beaches.
On
such great distance the traveler would meet here and there sections of
dirt roads and paved roads, but most of it will be inconspicuous goat
trails, remains of old roads and ancient caravan routes.
Sometimes
even have to cross the stone chaos and bare rock. Fortunately the trail
is carefully marked. These markers help to make sure that you are on a
right track.
Occasionally
path divides into two or even three branches, they are leading to
different points and then converge again. At these crossroads are
pointers.
Variety
of landscapes additionally saturate picturesque ruins of ancient and
medieval period that provides a unique blend of impressions each day of
the trip.
The
path is runs so to avoid the cities, but every 15-25 km is possibility
to visit a village. In the settlements you can find a grocery, a dining
and an overnight shelter if it is necessary.
Rest
of time nothing prevents to communication with nature. In Turkey there
are no legal obstacles anywhere to put up tents and kindle fire.
Therefore is available to choose: autonomous trekking or hiking with overnight stay at a camping and food in canteens.
For overcome the whole distance of Lycian way need one month or even more time. Therefore usually go sections 100-150 km per week time. Bus transport in Turkey is very developed. This makes it easy to start trip and return from the route on whatever point. Usually we start the travel in Fethiye and move eastward. In our opinion this is the most interesting section of the trail.
Lycian tombs
The remains of the Byzantine Church
An abandoned several decades ago Greek village
The ruins of a Byzantine fortress Kalabantia
The ancient reservoir in one of the villages
The remains of the Lycian fortress Pydnai
Patara (birthplace of St. Nicholas Myra)
Dining room with a typical camping on the Lycian way
The traditional Turkish breakfast
Lunch with beautiful views
The hiking dinner
The dinner with campfire and bay view Karacaoren
Sometimes you can find empty shacks beekeepers and shepherds
For overcome the whole distance of Lycian way need one month or even more time. Therefore usually go sections 100-150 km per week time. Bus transport in Turkey is very developed. This makes it easy to start trip and return from the route on whatever point. Usually we start the travel in Fethiye and move eastward. In our opinion this is the most interesting section of the trail.
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