Phaselis Ancient City
A Lycian port city with three ancient harbors, now a pine-shaded archaeological site wedged between mountains and sea, 16 km south of Kemer.
Phaselis was a Greek and Roman port city on the Lycian coast. Its ruins lie north of Tekirova, wedged between the Bey Mountains and the pine forests of Olympos National Park, 16 kilometres south of Kemer. You can reach it by road or, like ancient traders, by sea—daily yacht tours anchor in its sheltered bays.
The site is famous for its three natural harbours: North, Central, and South, each still lined with stone quays. The central harbour, surrounded by the city's main thoroughfare, leads to an agora, a small theatre, and Roman baths. Byzantine walls and an aqueduct cut through the pine woods, and you can swim from the ancient harbour slips.
“A rare spot where you can swim among three ancient harbours, with Lycian ruins shaded by pines.”
Harbour floors are slippery and sea urchins hide in the shallows; bring water shoes and picnic at the South Harbour’s pine grove.
Uneven terrain with sand, pine roots, and ancient stone steps; wheelchair access is extremely limited.
Good to know
- Is Phaselis Ancient City free to visit?
- TL 200. Three harbours and pine-shaded ruins between Kemer beaches.
- How long should you spend at Phaselis Ancient City?
- ~2h
- When is the best time to visit Phaselis Ancient City?
- Morning
- Is Phaselis Ancient City wheelchair accessible?
- Uneven terrain with sand, pine roots, and ancient stone steps; wheelchair access is extremely limited.
