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Olympos
Spend 1–2 days: explore Olympos ruins, walk the beach and see Mount Chimaera; reach from Antalya in ~90 min by bus or car.
Olympos is a tiny Lycian‑Roman ruin site on the Mediterranean, linked to the nearby Çıralı beach. The area is walkable, with ruins, a beach, and the flaming Mount Chimaera. One full day covers the main sights; a second day allows a relaxed beach walk or a boat trip to Suluada.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (many accommodations closed)
- Airport
- AYT
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Olympos112 ▾
- General emergency112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Olympos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyThe area is low‑risk; watch for steep paths at night and keep valuables secure on the beach.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAYT Antalya Airport (90 min drive to Olympos; bus and dolmuş connection).
- Getting aroundDolmuşes run the last 10 km (6.2 mi) from the D400 highway to Olympos and Çıralı (hourly in summer).Dolmuşes run the last 6.2 mi (10 km) from the D400 highway to Olympos and Çıralı (hourly in summer).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café15–25 TL
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))70–90 TL
- Budget bedCampsite (per person), a night, per person₺150 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedTree house cabin (double), a night, per room₺2,500 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedTree house cabin (double), a night, per room₺3,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺250 (≈ US$7) · Mid ₺400 (≈ US$10) · High ₺700 (≈ US$18)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AYT Antalya Airport (90 min drive to Olympos; bus and dolmuş connection)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Olympos: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Dolmuşes run the last 10 km from the D400 highway to Olympos and Çıralı (hourly in summer). Within the villages walk the 2–3 km beach path or hike to Mount Chimaera (1 km each way).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Chimaera (Yanartaş)
goDoor to door: 15 min each way
Walk 1 km (0.6 mi) north from Çıralı villageWalk 0.6 mi (1 km) north from Çıralı village
Best just after sunset; bring a torch for the descent.
Suluada islet / Blue Grotto
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Boat trips from Çıralı north end (check operators)
Seasonal, may be cancelled in rough sea.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Batu Holiday Village
Modern chalets, open year‑round, B&B double 2000 TL
Saban Tree Houses
2–3‑person cabins, B&B double 2500 TL
Bayram's Tree Houses
Cabins among trees, B&B double 2500 TL
Orange Camping
Well‑run campsite, price check
Hasan's
Simple cabins close to ruins, B&B double 3000 TL
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺250–₺350 (≈ US$7–9) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺350–₺500 (≈ US$9–13) excl. bed
- High
- ₺500 (≈ US$13)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Tree house cabin (double)1 × 1 night × ₺2,500 | ₺2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺400 | ₺800 |
| Bus from Antalya to Olympos (round-trip)2 × ₺120 | ₺240 |
| Dolmuş from D400 to village2 × ₺30 | ₺60 |
| Entry fee to Olympos ruins2 × ₺10 · Euro, convert to TRY | ₺20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺362 |
| Trip total≈ ₺1,991 per person per day, bed included | ₺3,982≈ US$100 |
Most close Nov–Mar
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | 15–25 TL |
| Meal at a local restaurant | 40–80 TL |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | 5–8 TL |
| Taxi (5 km) | 70–90 TL |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses and dolmuşes are sparse in winter; check schedules.
- Entry fee (€10 (≈ US$12) / adult) required for ruins, even if just passing.
- Cellular coverage: 4G only from Türk Telekom; no 5G yet.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Antalya → Olympos bus: about 120 TL round-trip, 90 min
- Dolmuş to village: ≈30 TL per ride
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Olympos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (many accommodations closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for a boat trip to Suluada.
- Combine Olympos with Çıralı and Kemer for a longer Lycian Way hike.
Sources
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