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Kas: from Antiphellos to Phellos

Though everyone knows Antalya for its beautiful sea, I think you can’t leave this place without hiking its mountains. 🌄 The mountains of Antalya are full of ancient cities from the times before Christ, they bring us back to the times of Lycians and Phisideans and let us see and explore how people lived back in those years. Here is one beautiful and picturesque route from Kas or ancient Antiphellos to the ancient city of Phellos, an ancient city in the Lycia region. The city is believed to have been founded around the 5th century BC. was founded. It is an important city in the region and has played an important role in Lycian culture and history. Phellos are known for their art, architecture and their ability to succeed in trade and war. Come to the town of Kaş (ancient name is Antiphellos) which is 2,5 hours drive from Antalya. Get to the ancient theatre and start your hiking route towards Phellos ancient city through the village of Chukurbag. Follow the signs and reach the mosque from where you can climb up to Phellos ruins. See the tombs and the monuments. There is a cow carving on the one of the ancient monuments. Try to find it✔️ End of February and begining of March is the season of almond blossoming in Antalya. So these are the perfect dates to go for a hike and fall in love with the beauty of the almond blossoms as the village of Chukurbag is full of almond trees. 🌸🌸🌸#Bloom #turkey #Almondblossom #hiking #hikingtrails #antalya #Kas #ancientcity #lycianway #cherryblossom2024