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The OLYMPOS MITOS HOTEL is situated in a protected natural park in a vale surrounded by pine woods. The eternal fire of Chimaera and the ancient ruins of Phaselis and Olympos are a must for every visitor. The hotel invites its guests to relax and enjoy nature pure whilst swimming and using the whirlpool with a spectacular view of the mountains. The hotels authentic architecture with the wooden guesthouses blends in perfectly with the natural surroundings. It’s a perfect paradise for a holiday offering you a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. The hotel is situated. 90 km’s from Antalya airport and 2.5 km from the Mediterranean Sea . The last 400 meters of the path leading to the sea pass through ancient royal tombs and then reach a beautiful, protected beach with its crystal clear water, where the giant turtles lay their eggs. The OLYMPOS MITOS HOTEL has 16 rooms with 32 beds, a comfortable restaurant seating 50 guests, an open air bar, swimming pools and a whirlpool. All rooms have air condition, an on suite bathroom (shower and WC), TV with satellite connection and telephone. Outings can be organised on request. Enjoy a holiday at the OLYMPOS MITOS HOTEL combining pleasure, nature and history on the spectacular Lycian coast in an authentic atmosphere. |
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There is no need for a guidebook when travelling to Olympos. Here is some information on the ancient city’s history:
In Lycian times the ancient port city of
Olympos
was one of the members of the Lycian Federation. Because of the wealth of Olympos, it had three (compared to less wealthy cities that had only one) seats in the federation. During this period the city was subject to raids by pirates. Later, the city was rescued by the Roman commander Isauricus. The city’s wealth was due to its strategic trading position – it benefited from Genoese and Venetian traders who took advantage of the city’s natural harbour.
Seventeen centuries late on, Olympos is now the destination of those seeking tranquility in aesthetically pleasing surroundings. Although it is all so easy to get submerged in a place steeped in such history, it has to be remembered that it is not just the past that attracts people to Olympos. The translucent water of the Mediterranean is too tempting to resist. A swimsuit is an absolute must when visiting. Peering in to the sea from a boat the pebbles appear within hands-reach; they’re probably twenty feet away from the tip of the finger !Looking up from the seashore, the city’s ancient acropolis is clearly visible on the side of the mountain.
Those who wish to rid themselves of the salt after swimming should paddle in the stream that flows through the valley, and then meanders through the Lycian ruins, before eventually reaching the sea. Whilst strolling through the ice-cold stream a sarcophagus comes into sight amongst the ruins of the city. The sarcophagus is that of Captain Eudomos - there is an embossed boat figure and an inscription in his memory. The path that cuts through the pine forest leads to the Roman temple.
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