Olympos Turkey

Olympos

Olympos is the ruin of an ancient city where the river meets the sea.

The children will love pretending to be Indiana Jones or Lara Croft when they explore the ruined temple, tombs and church at Olympos. You can spend hours wandering the site of the ancient city with new things to see around every corner.

Wear stout shoes and a good sun hat if you want to explore or take your swim suit if you prefer to relax on the gorgeous beach.

From Cavus you can take one of the frequent boat trips, or if you plan to stay and explore, catch a taxi or regular minibus.

Guest tip:
Take a picnic to Olympos, spend the morning exploring the ruins while the sun is not too hot and then enjoy your picnic lunch while cooling your feet in the beautiful river.

Don't miss the amphitheater and baths on the right hand side of the river and the temple, aquaduct and mosaics on the left.

	The entrance arch to the temple in Olympos can be found on the left of the river as you walk towards the sea.
	As the river meets the sea you will find the buriel tomb of Marcus Aurelius who lived in Olympos in the 2nd century.
	Perhaps this mosaic lined the floor of the Bishop's house in the 5th century.
	The mosaic is beautiful but not well kept.
	The ancient bath house at olympos is superb. You may happen upon it near the ampitheatre on the right side of the river (as you look at the Olypos beach.
	Like everything at Olympos, the bath house is a ruin.
	The aquaduct leads the way to the mosaic. Find it on the left of the central river in Olympos.