Saturday, June 9, 2012

Oludeniz, Kayakoy & the Lycian trail

Southwest of the city of Fethiye are a couple of amazing sights.  Kayakoy (ancient Karmylassos) is a ghost town of over 4,000 abandoned stone houses that once made up the greek town of Levissi.  We stayed at Villa Rhapsody, an amazing place in the valley with very nice rooms, great hosts and a swimming pool in a walled garden. We hiked part of the Lycian trail to Oludeniz, famous for its beautiful beaches, sheltered lagoon and national park.

A hillside full of abandoned stone houses.

The church, now used by sheep.

The valley below the ruins.

An abandoned stone house at the top of the hill.

Ozan, our guide, wondering, pondering... what?...

Our awesome lodge in Kayakoy, Villa Rhapsody.

Fields in the valley next to Villa Rhapsody.

Lizzy & I stayed in this awesome hotel in Oludeniz,
the magic Tulip Beach Hotel. Great bar and wonderful time.

Lagoon at Oludeniz.

The big sandy beach in Oludeniz.

Views along the Lycian Trail between Kayakoy and Oludeniz.


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