Lycia is the historical name of the Teke Peninsula, which cuts
into the Mediterranean on the Turkey’s southern coast. The
mountains rise steeply from the wooded shore and tiny bays,
giving beautiful views and varied walking. The Lycians were a
democratic but independent people, with a unique art style and
a high standard of living. They absorbed Greek culture, and
were later conquered by the Romans. Their graves and ruins
abound on the peninsula and the walk passes many remote
historical sites.
Lycia is the historical name of the Teke Peninsula, which cuts
into the Mediterranean on the Turkey’s southern coast. The
mountains rise steeply from the wooded shore and tiny bays,
giving beautiful views and varied walking. The Lycians were a
democratic but independent people, with a unique art style and
a high standard of living. They absorbed Greek culture, and
were later conquered by the Romans. Their graves and ruins
abound on the peninsula and the walk passes many remote
historical sites.
