The ancient city of Olympos, home of the eternal fire, is surrounded by sacred mountains hiding the remains of elegant civilizations. The Akdere Creek flows through the ancient city and carries with it all imaginable shades of green to the Mediterranean. An important commercial port from antiquity, Anamur takes its name from nearby Anemurion, although it is perhaps better remembered for Mamure Kalesi. First known for groundnuts, then bananas, Anamur awaits protection for the sand dunes where Carettas lay their eggs and their flora.
Geographical names have different associations for different people.
The 600 square kilometer region with reedbeds, eucalyptus and pine forests, rich wild life and land formations is a jewel of nature, especially for birds. Karstdive Discovery Todd Kincaid Important discovery underground. The peak of Akdag, the outermost chain of the West Taurus Mountains, is 3016 meters. The Atlas team spent a week to investigate the area and crossed the peak with cross-country skis. Once the center of the incomparable Lykian civilization, its flora and fauna are nothing like that of the neighboring valleys.