Natural wonders of Lycia
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Lycia is where the pine-clad Taurus mountains meet a turquoise sea, and nature does not hold back on contrast. Icy canyon narrows, flames that burn straight from the rock, trout springs and wild capes all sit within reach of the trail. The table below lists the key natural sights with their type, highlight and nearest town, while the FAQ covers when to go and how to stay safe in the heat.
Lycia's natural sights: type, highlight and nearest town
| Feature | Type | Highlight | Near |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saklıkent | canyon | walls up to 300 m, ~18 km of icy narrows | Fethiye |
| Butterfly Valley | valley-beach | gorge below Faralya with a waterfall and rare moths | Fethiye |
| Yanartaş (Chimaera Fires) | eternal flames | natural gas has burned from the slope for millennia | Çıralı |
| Göynük Canyon | canyon | cold pools and narrows, a canyoning classic | Kemer |
| Ulupinar | springs | trout streams in a shaded pine forest | Çıralı |
| Cape Gelidonya | cape | rocky headland with a lighthouse above sea and islets | Adrasan |
| Yediburunlar (Seven Capes) | cape | "seven capes": a lookout over wild coastline | Kabak |
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