Are you ready to explore the Lycian Way where has listed as one of the world's top ten walks?
Here are great photos of the Lycian Way for You:
Showing posts with label Lycian Way. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lycian Way. Show all posts
Friday, October 25, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The Lycian Way Ultra Marathon
2013 Lycian Way Ultra Marathon is postponed to September 20-27, 2014
due to reservation of international runners on coming to Turkey.
MEET YOUR LIMITS!
When?
20-27 September 2014
How?
• The Lycian Way
Ultra Marathon takes place in a rough environment, harboring many
handicaps. The participants ought to carry both their necessary and mandatory equipments in their backpacks.
• LYUM runners are expected to run approximately 20–40 km/day. The total run takes 7 days with a long course and a break day.
• Except the
water, all the equipment being used during the race ought to be carried
in the backpacks by the participants. Water will be periodically and
sufficiently provided by the organization. Each runner brings his/her
own food and carries in his/her backpack during the marathon. (We
suggest that runners bring Food, including min 2500 units of calories
for the oncoming day. Please keep in mind that the marathon last 6 days
plus 1 day break and bring enough food for 7 days in total.)
• The runners are registered after the approval of their health and EKG reports.
• The runners accommodate in the camping sites for 7 days.
• The
responsibility of the racecourse and the management during the race
belongs to the race-director. The routes are provided for the runners as
a road-map before the race starts. The racecourse may change according
to weather conditions or other factors and the decision right belongs to
the race-director. The locations of the checkpoints and the
localizations of the base camping areas also may be altered with the
decision of the race-director. A kind of brief information about the
actual racecourse will be given in every single morning by the
race-director in English.
• Professional medical and rescue teams are 7/24 available.
Please click here for the Competition Rules
Please click here for the Advices
Please click here for the Training Tips
Please click here for the Mandatory Equipments
Application Fee: 1.000 EURO*
The application fee includes*:
• Medical check up a day before the marathon
• Dinner at first base camp
• Healtcare service
• Emergency Service
• Tent, WC, shower at base camps
• Water (@CPs and base camps, hot water also available)- Every 10 km there will be a Checkpoint booth
• Tracing device (it will be given to all runners. It is a device that we can follow runners through satellite signals. It has also emergency button)
• Pass for ancient cities
The historical project of Lycian Way
The project of Lycian Way,
belonging to the English originated Turkish citizen Kate Clow used to
aim to restaurate the historical Lycian Way originally built in the 4th
century by Lycians and to build a spectacular racecourse surrounded by
beauties of nature and history.
A 509 kilometers long
racecourse, consisting of 23 laps, starting in Fethiye and finishing in
Antalya was built sponsored by Garanti Bankasi (a very well-known Bank
of Turkey) and Ministry of Culture of the Turkish Republic and opened in
1999.
The track of the Lycian Way is referred as one of the best 10 walking courses of the world by various sources.
The track of the Lycian Way is referred as one of the best 10 walking courses of the world by various sources.
The Lycian Civilization: A history beyond 3000 years
The primary archeological
evidences about the Lycian Civilization in this area, which has been
harboring to various pre-historic human habitations for ages, are from
the 1250’s B.C., which actually means that we are talking about a 3000
years long history.
According to the ancient
Egyptian sources the Lycians used to be allied to the Hittites in the
early ages. After the Hittites went away from the stage of history Lycia
transformed into an independent princedom, and obtained for long years
as a federation, consisting of various city-states, very well-connected
to each other.
The first Democracy in the history
The Lycians, the ones which
have been conquered by the Persian Empire various times after the 6th
century B.C., by the Macedonian Empire with the conquests of the Great
Alexander and finally by the Roman Empire, have provided their
independence between 168 B.C. and 43 A.C. After that, they just
transformed to a Roman state and encouraged the federative structure of
it, till the Byzantines concluded its existence.
The Lycian Union, which was founded in 168 B.C., was the first
democratic civilization of the world and used to be governed by the
senate with the votes of the senators from the city-states. The biggest
cities, which also managed to obtain till today, like Patara (the
Capital), Xanthos, Pinara, Tlos, Myra and Olympos used to have the right
to vote triple but the other smaller cities just double or single in
the senate. That’s the atmosphere, in which the participants will be
camping and through which the has its racecourse.
Contact: info@likyayoluultramaratonu.com
Application Form: http://www.likyayoluultramaratonu.com/EN/?page=application-113&bt=1
Friday, June 7, 2013
A nature escape near Antalya
Antalya City Blog continues to be an online gallery of images of Antalya.
Our photo editor İsmail Karayün brings you the landmarks you know and the city you have never seen: Antalya, in all its glorious, vibrant diversity.
 |
| Wooden Houses in Olympos |
 |
| Beydağları Mountains |
 |
| Highlind Feslikan |
 |
| Geyikbayırı |
 |
| Lycian Way |
 |
| Lara |
Monday, March 4, 2013
ANTALYA PROMOTION FOUNDATION WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE ITB BERLIN FAIR
Antalya Promotion Foundation (ATAV) will attend to ITB
Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin) international tourism fair that is the world's largest tourism trade fair from March 6 to 10, 2013. The forty-seventh edition of the fair will be
held this year.
ITB Berlin is The B2B-Platform for trade visitors – an
excellent opportunity to meet business partners and to do business. For all
other visitors ITB Berlin is a wonderful possibility to discover the whole
world within a few hours.
This year, the main theme of the fair is culture
and alternative tourism.
Antalya will be at the forefront in the fair with its alternative tourism potential!!!!
-001.jpg)
During the fair, HD quality Lycian Way DVD which is prepared by Antalya Promotion Foundation and bound by the Governorship of Antalya will be promoted.
In the content of DVD, there are also EXPO 2016 Antalya promotional film, Antalya's endemic plant introductions flavors.
UNESCO has agreed to declare 2013 the year of Piri Reis on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of a map he drew up that included seven continents. Antalya Promotion Foundation pressed the Piri Reis's Map of World and Piri Reis's Map of Antalya postcards, and share them with the participants of ITB Berlin.
With the theme of "Flowers and Children" EXPO 2016 Antalya will be the first EXPO of Turkey and within the scope of the alternative tourism, the Lycian Way which is in the list of the world's top 10 walking path, and ST. PAUL's Way's promotion will be provided by Antalya Promotion Foundation.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Fitness in Antalya
Sport in general is big in Antalya and the city is certainly equipped for it – you won’t find many better cities when it comes to choices for exercising outdoors. With its long, open roads, surrounding mountainous terrain and gorgeous sandy beaches, as well as a generally mild climate, Antalya City provides the perfect setting to exercise. The city’s stunning sights alone make it a worthwhile experience, and jogging, cycling or even roller-skating are in fact some of the best ways to see the city’s attractions.
No matter what age you are or what objectives you have, whether you fancy a leisurely cycle or a rigorous run, if you’re looking to exercise outdoors in Antalya you’ll be more than catered for. Many people come to Antalya merely to relax and enjoy the city, while others like to keep fit on their holidays. Whatever you prefer, we’ve come up with this outdoor fitness guide in Antalya to suit your needs. So what are you waiting for? Get your trainers on!
Jogging & Walking
Jogging and walking are perhaps the best ways to explore Antalya as you are practically unrestricted and free to go at your own pace. There are countless routes you could take to explore the city, but here are a few suggestions to get you started.
1. Urban Exercise
Although it may be tricky in certain areas and at certain times, jogging in the city centre is a definite must. What’s more, most of the centre is structured in such a way that no matter which way you’re headed, it’s very difficult to get lost. Most roads are long, wide and straight, so all you have to do is take your pick.
However, if you’re looking for a long, uninterrupted run, then city running may not be the ideal choice, as it can often feel like an obstacle course – you’ll find yourself dodging pedestrians and stopping and starting a lot trying to cross the busy streets. Though if you have more time on your hands and decide to walk, then of course this will not be an issue. If you’re in Antalya over the summer, we advise setting off either early in the morning or late in the evening, to avoid the heat and humidity of the daytime.
2. Park Life
Antalya is a complete paradise for park life. You can find a beautiful park all over the city.
Atatürk Park:
It is on top of cliffs on the Konyaalti Street. Placed in an area covering 18 700 square meters of shoreline. Limestone terrain plastics generally vertical in character, composed of limestone and travertine. There is a vegetation cover in the field with different characteristics. And shrubs that grow naturally in the formation of the first of which is specific to the area of natural vegetation, and the second brought a variety of cultural arrangements as artificial vegetation area. In the park, there are sports facilities, children's play areas, wc, tea gardens, bars, cafe, walking paths. That the different colored fish in small ponds, ducks and geese and rabbits living in small cages is possible to see variations.
Karaalioğlu Park:
It is built on an area of 7000 square meters, the park has access from three directions. The oldest park in the province. There are 120 different plant species in the park. Moreover, Karaalioglu Park has a warm climate, rare flowers and trees, concrete road and miradorları, casinos with the most charming place in Antalya. From this park, you can watch the magnificent Beydağları Mountains and Konyaalti Beach. The park also has wc, special gardens, children's educational area and tea gardens.
Atatürk Cultural Park:
The park has 13,000 square meters in size, artificial rocks, underwater lighting is used, steel and timber bridges crossed three ponds where there are waterfalls. Eucalyptus, Rosary, cypress, acacia, pine, palm, palm trees, greenery and flower gardens and a botanical garden has the appearance of hundreds of species. Antalya Cultural Center and the Glass Pyramid Sabancı Congress and Exhibition Center is located within the park. Teahouse and a children's play areas for recreation and sightseeing in the area of a full Hasan Subasi Cultural Park.
Fener (Lighthouse) Park:
There is a walking path along the park. There are also ice-skating rink, lighthouse and restaurants. It has a unique view of the park. You can watch the Mediterranean from this park.
Dedeman Park:
It has been established on the area of 5000 square meters. There are golf courses, children's park, botanical garden, an artificial pond, sports fields, and cafes in the park.
3. Beaches
There are two main beaches in the city centre of Antalya.
Konyaaltı Beach:
It is one of the two main beaches of Antalya, the other being Lara Beach. The beach is located on the western side of the city and stretches for 7 km from the cliffs to the Beydağları mountains. It is bound inwards by the beach park and several bars, cafes, nightclubs and hotels, including the Sheraton Voyager Hotel. The 'Aqualand' waterpark along Dumlupınar Bulvarı is the other border.
Lara Beach:
Lara is a district of Antalya city, Turkey. Its famous beach, Lara beach, is one of the longest sand beaches in Turkey. Lara is the home to many themed 5 to 7 star hotels, mainly in the Kundu area. Most of the hotels are replicas of famous places around the world (for example Topkapi Palace, Venice, Kremlin) which has led to the area being nicknamed "Las Vegas in Turkey". The Lara name is Luwian for sand.
Cycling
Antalya is a cyclist’s paradise. You can rent a bicycle in Antalya. It’s a simple concept. You can borrow a bicycle from any of the many stations scattered around the city, then leave it at another station when you’ve finished, making it possible to cycle everywhere in the city. And with tousands parking spaces already in place at street level as well as a comprehensive network of cycle lanes, Antalya is ready-made for cyclists.
1. Mountains
As well as the beaches and Beach Park area we mentioned above, there are of course the mountains. If you’re looking for more than just a relaxed ride, Antalya’s surrounding mountainous regions are excellent for mountain biking. The diversity of the landscape makes it suitable for all levels of mountain bikers.
The Lycian Way:
It is a 509 km way-marked footpath around the coast of Lycia, from Antalya to Fethiye. The route is graded medium to hard, it is not level walking, but has many ascents and descents as it approaches and veers away from the sea. It is easier at the start near Fethiye and gets more difficult as it progresses. We recommend walking the route in spring or autumn; February-May or September-November. Summer in Lycia is hot, although you could walk short, shady sections. The route is mainly over footpaths and mule trails; it is mostly over limestone and often hard and stony underfoot. On the last part of the route, and in Patara, Kalkan, Kas, Myra, Finike, Adrasan, Olympos, Cirali and Tekirova, you can stay in pensions or small hotels. On other nights, you may stay in a village house, or camp out. There are plenty of camping places with nearby water mentioned in the book; you do not have to ask permission to camp out.
Roller-Skating
Antalya is often referred to as the skate capital of Turkey, and for good reason – the city is full of parks, plazas and wide streets perfect for meeting other like-minded skaters. The sport is certainly booming in the city and you’ll often see large groups of skaters gliding through the streets – so why not join in yourself?
Monday, October 3, 2011
3rd National Lycian Way Trekking
01-04.10.2011
Lycia:
Lycia is the historical name of the Tekke Peninsula, which juts into the Mediterranean on Turkey's southern coast. The mountains rise steeply from the wooded shore and tiny bays, giving beautiful views and varied walking. The Lycians were a democratic but independent people, with a unique art style and a high standard of living. They absorbed Greek culture, and were later conquered by the Romans. Their graves and ruins abound on the peninsula and the walk passes many remote historical sites.
The Route:
The Lycian way is a 509 km way-marked footpath around the coast of Lycia in southern Turkey, from Fethiye to Antalya. The route is graded medium to hard; it is not level walking, but has many ascents and descents as it approaches and veers away from the sea. It is easier at the start near Fethiye and gets more difficult as it progresses. We recommend walking the route in spring or autumn; February-May or September-November; summer in Lycia is hot, although you could walk short, shady sections. The route is mainly over footpaths and mule trails; it is mostly over limestone and often hard and stony underfoot.
On the route, except the highest sections you can stay in pensions or small hotels or village houses. On Mt Olympos, on the route to Hısarçandır and above Demre-Fethiye, you have to camp out. There are plenty of camping places with nearby water mentioned in the book; you do not have to ask permission. The Sunday Times has listed it as one of the world's top ten walks.
 |
| Lycian Way |
Highlights of the Lycian Way are:
- Spectacular walks on the slopes of Baba Dagi, beneath the flight path of the paragliders.
- Stunning descent to Faralya, above the cliffs of Butterfly Valley.
- The 12km long beach at Patara.
- Spectacular views over the coast from above Kas and Kalkan.
- The castle, harbour and sunken ruins at Ucagiz.
- The church of the Angel Gabriel in the hills above Myra.
- A fabulous ridge top walk to Finike.
- Staying at the lighthouse at Cape Gelidonia.
- Climbing Mount Olympos - 2388m.
- Splashing in the canyon at Goynuk.
- The ruins of hidden Lycian cities, the friendliness of the villagers, the quaint old houses in deserted corners, the deep forests and white rocks, and the blue Mediterranean.
Friday, July 31, 2009
The Lycian Way
The Lycian way is a 509 km way-marked footpath around the coast of Lycia, from Antalya to Fethiye. The route is graded medium to hard, it is not level walking, but has many ascents and descents as it approaches and veers away from the sea.
It is easier at the start near Fethiye and gets more difficult as it progresses. We recommend walking the route in spring or autumn; February-May or September-November. Summer in Lycia is hot, although you could walk short, shady sections.
The route is mainly over footpaths and mule trails; it is mostly over limestone and often hard and stony underfoot. On the last part of the route, and in Patara, Kalkan, Kas, Myra, Finike, Adrasan, Olympos, Cirali and Tekirova, you can stay in pensions or small hotels.
On other nights, you may stay in a village house, or camp out. There are plenty of camping places with nearby water mentioned in the book; you do not have to ask permission to camp out.
For more information: www.lycianway.com
