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who visit Fethiye, one of the best attractions in Turkey in terms
of sea and nature vacations, can prepare for an unforgettable
adventure on the Lycian Way along which they will be in touch
with the nature.

What should you be cautious about during this
adventure?
Water, of course. You should be careful about choosing a route
with water channels. You should not forget the gear you will need
during your journey, and not carry redundantly heavy stuff.
Lycia, the Land of Light

Lycia, or in other words the Land of Light, is a region that ex- Fall is the right time
tends from Burdur-Gölhisar on the north of Teke Peninsula to Dominated by the Mediterranean climate, the region has a long
Antalya on the south. trekking season due to warm winters. Lycian Way, further ex-
tended due to the impacts of global warming, has proper con-
Lycians called themselves Trmili, and were known for their de- ditions to trek during eleven months of the year. Still, the best
votion to freedom and warrior traditions. Lycians founded nu- time to walk on this route is spring, when you can enjoy the
merous cities on this region of tough geography and hot climate, snow-covered mountaintops and flowers covering the earth at
and have an original culture which is typically known for their the same time, or October-November, when heat and humidity
houses built by processing the local limestone and their famous falls down. However, you should not forget that four seasons can
sarcophaguses. occur during a single day, if you are on the mountaintops.

The Lycian League, whose Last known capital was Patara, is Unless you are trekking at high altitudes, the time between May
a role-model for many forms of state with their decentralized and September would be very hot for trekking; while rain and
approach to administration. They were mostly engaged in mar- storms are frequent during December and January. Between
itime, piracy, and legionnaire activities; and had a matriarchal January and April, the altitude above 1500 meters is generally
social structure. covered in snow. And heavy rains will likely occur between No-
vember and February.