GUIDE TO THE SEA CAVES OF TURKEY

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Popular resorts, ancient mosques and shopping centers are well-known, but they are far from the only attractions of hospitable Turkey. For those who are ready for exciting adventures and want to learn more about this extraordinary country, the best solution would be an excursion to the sea caves of Turkey. In these places, the sun, the sea and the natural landscape combine to create a composition of incredible beauty created by nature itself.

The Beldibi cave complex is located on the territory of the Olympos National Park, not far from the resort of Antalya. It is located in a very picturesque place, next to the river of the same name and a waterfall. Beldibi Cave is an important archaeological site - the oldest rock images in the region, dating back 50 thousand years, have been preserved here.

The Blue Cave of Fethiye is famous for the water around it, which has a magical deep blue tint, which is given to the sea by single-celled algae. The cave is located on the west coast of Turkey, not far from the Oludeniz resort.

The vault of Fosforlu Cave (Phosphorus Cave), located not far from Marmaris, is covered from the inside with a natural glowing element - phosphorus. Due to this, as well as due to the unusual geological structure, it is as light as day here at night. You can get to the grotto only by sea, on an excursion yacht. This unusual place is ideal for a romantic photo shoot.

Kalkan Blue Cave is a great place for diving. Incredibly clear water provides excellent visibility even at great depths. The cave is located a few kilometers from the fashionable Kalkan resort.

Finike is a small cozy town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Magaraly Bay is the pearl of Finike. Here you can swim a lot, enjoying the wonderful view of rock grottoes and turquoise sea water.

Dilek National Park is located on the coast of the Aegean Sea, near the resort of Kusadasi. Here is the Dilek cave - the famous "Cave of Zeus" - a grotto filled with fresh mineral water. According to legend, Zeus himself bathed here. There are not many places associated with ancient mythology on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, so the place is of considerable interest.