Tucked into a lush valley near the Mediterranean, Olympos was an important ancient Lycian city, once known for its pirate legends, Hellenistic ruins, and mystical charm.

Founded in the Hellenistic period and later incorporated into the Roman Empire, the city flourished as a coastal hub with a unique blend of cultures and beliefs.

Today, ruins of Roman baths, sarcophagi, temples, and mosaicked structures lie scattered among pine trees and wild vegetation, tracing a peaceful river that leads to a serene, pebbled beach. The site’s untamed nature gives visitors the feeling of discovering a hidden, timeless world.

Its nearby natural wonder, the eternal flames of the Chimaera, burning from beneath the rocks for millennia, adds to the area’s mythical atmosphere and draws curious travelers after sunset.

Olympos is especially beloved by those seeking a harmonious mix of history, legend, and unspoiled nature in an offbeat, romantic setting.