A paved Roman street runs through the pines from one bay to another, past ruined baths and a small theatre. At the end of it the water is so clear and calm you can see the stones on the bottom.

Port of Lycia

Phaselis was a Greek and Roman city on the coast of ancient Lycia, north of Tekirova in Kemer district, 16 km south of Kemer. The Rhodians founded it in 690 BC. On an isthmus between harbours, it became the most important harbour city of eastern Lycia and a centre of trade between Greece, Asia, Egypt and Phoenicia. It was taken by the Persians, joined the Delian League in 468 BC under Cimon, and was later captured by Alexander the Great. In the 1st century BC it was held for a time by the pirate Zekenites, until the Romans defeated him in 77 or 76 BC.

Three harbours

The city has three harbours, the North, Battle and South harbours. The South Harbour, with soft fine sand and shallow calm water, is the favourite for swimming. Phaselis lies between the Bey Mountains and the forests of Olympos National Park, and can also be reached on daily yacht tours.

Visiting

Entry is about €10. Hours are 08:30–19:30 from April to October and 08:30–17:30 from November to March. There is a café and toilets on site. Bring water and sun protection, and arrive at opening to avoid crowds and the midday heat.

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  Main street Paved Roman street.
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  Theatre Among the pines.
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  South Harbour Best for swimming.