Adrasan, formerly known as Çavuşköy, is located in Kumluca district of Antalya, in the region between Muğla and Antalya. It is 30 km to Kumluca district, 55 km to Kemer district, 15 km to Olympos, 95 km to Antalya city center and 111 km to Antalya Airport. Adrasan village center is located about 4 km inland from the coast. Most of the local people are engaged in tourism and welcome their guests very warmly. Angling is also very common in the region.
It is said that its name is of Luwian origin, one of the oldest known peoples of Anatolia, and means “Land of the Mother Goddess”. The town, whose history dates back to the Hellenistic Age, also has a very important location with its proximity to ancient regions of the Mediterranean such as Olympos, Patara and Letoon. Piri Reis described the Adrasan port in Kitab-ı Bahriye in the first half of the 16th century as follows: ” This is a harbor in which big ships may lie. This harbor is surrounded by mountains and drinking water is also to be found here. The distinguishing feature of this harbor from the sea is that there are mountains on both sides and the harbor resembles a low bay.”
Adrasan is one of the important stops on the world-famous Lycian Way and is adjacent to important points of the Lycian Way. Gelidonya Lighthouse is located in the west, and Olympos, Çıralı, Çıralı Yanartaş are located in the east. The ancient city of Olympos, which is approximately 9 km away, Çıralı, Yanartaş and the most frequented places of boat tours, Ceneviz Bay and Suluada are the places that must be seen. Phaselis Ancient City and Phaselis Bay in Tekirova town, 34 km away, and Rhodiapolis Ancient City in Kumluca district, 30 km away, are also worth seeing.
At the foot of Mount Musa, located in north of the Adrasan coast, and on the Çakmak neighborhood side, there are two historical castles and a fjord called Gemyelik with its blue phosphorescent cave, which is said to be legendary.
It is said that its name is of Luwian origin, one of the oldest known peoples of Anatolia, and means “Land of the Mother Goddess”. The town, whose history dates back to the Hellenistic Age, also has a very important location with its proximity to ancient regions of the Mediterranean such as Olympos, Patara and Letoon. Piri Reis described the Adrasan port in Kitab-ı Bahriye in the first half of the 16th century as follows: ” This is a harbor in which big ships may lie. This harbor is surrounded by mountains and drinking water is also to be found here. The distinguishing feature of this harbor from the sea is that there are mountains on both sides and the harbor resembles a low bay.”
Adrasan is one of the important stops on the world-famous Lycian Way and is adjacent to important points of the Lycian Way. Gelidonya Lighthouse is located in the west, and Olympos, Çıralı, Çıralı Yanartaş are located in the east. The ancient city of Olympos, which is approximately 9 km away, Çıralı, Yanartaş and the most frequented places of boat tours, Ceneviz Bay and Suluada are the places that must be seen. Phaselis Ancient City and Phaselis Bay in Tekirova town, 34 km away, and Rhodiapolis Ancient City in Kumluca district, 30 km away, are also worth seeing.
At the foot of Mount Musa, located in north of the Adrasan coast, and on the Çakmak neighborhood side, there are two historical castles and a fjord called Gemyelik with its blue phosphorescent cave, which is said to be legendary.
Adrasan Coast &
Beach
It is a holiday resort with one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Mediterranean, with its magnificent bay lying at the foot of Mount Musa and its approximately 2,5 km long coastline extending from north to south, surrounding it like an arc. Adrasan, with its back to the Bey Mountains, resembles a paradise with its sandy and small pebble beach, sandy bottom and partially shallow sea, and unspoiled nature.
Adrasan bay is a natural harbour protected from the open sea wind by the mountains surrounding it on both sides, and the sea is generally waveless and has the calmness of a lake. The south of the coast consists of pebbles and sand, and is shallow enough to set foot on the ground up to a certain meter. The northern part has a more stony beach and deepens suddenly. The scorching heat of summer is less effect due to the wind blowing from the sea until noon and from the land in the afternoon.
When you follow the road going up the hill from behind the hotels on the left coastline of Adrasan Bay, you can watch the magnificent view of the coast. When you follow the path extending through the trees, you will reach small bays. When you follow the coastline on the right of Adrasan Bay, you will reach Adrasan Deniz Feneri (Lighthouse) after about a 45-minute walk. This is also the last stop of Suluada boat tours. You can also swim here.
There are municipal sun loungers, umbrellas, changing cabins, showers and toilets on the beach. Sun loungers and umbrellas are charged and there are no cushions on the sun loungers. There are markets, various cafes and restaurants and many gözleme (Turkish pancake) shops on the coastal road.
It is a holiday resort with one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Mediterranean, with its magnificent bay lying at the foot of Mount Musa and its approximately 2,5 km long coastline extending from north to south, surrounding it like an arc. Adrasan, with its back to the Bey Mountains, resembles a paradise with its sandy and small pebble beach, sandy bottom and partially shallow sea, and unspoiled nature.
Adrasan bay is a natural harbour protected from the open sea wind by the mountains surrounding it on both sides, and the sea is generally waveless and has the calmness of a lake. The south of the coast consists of pebbles and sand, and is shallow enough to set foot on the ground up to a certain meter. The northern part has a more stony beach and deepens suddenly. The scorching heat of summer is less effect due to the wind blowing from the sea until noon and from the land in the afternoon.
When you follow the road going up the hill from behind the hotels on the left coastline of Adrasan Bay, you can watch the magnificent view of the coast. When you follow the path extending through the trees, you will reach small bays. When you follow the coastline on the right of Adrasan Bay, you will reach Adrasan Deniz Feneri (Lighthouse) after about a 45-minute walk. This is also the last stop of Suluada boat tours. You can also swim here.
There are municipal sun loungers, umbrellas, changing cabins, showers and toilets on the beach. Sun loungers and umbrellas are charged and there are no cushions on the sun loungers. There are markets, various cafes and restaurants and many gözleme (Turkish pancake) shops on the coastal road.
Adrasan
Stream
Adrasan stream, located in the Bey Mountains National Park and rising from the Tahtalı Mountains and flowing into Adrasan Bay, is one of the most natural places in the region.
There are large terraced venues and hotels on both sides of the stream. The hotels here are within walking distance to the beach but are not seafront. Wooden terraces built on the stream, whose water decreases in the summer, attract great attention, especially in the evenings.
The shade of the giant trees on the side of the stream facing the road is cool even on the hottest summer days.
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