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The Bey Daрlarэ Mountains
 The
western branch of the Toros (Taurus) mountains, the Beydaglarì
range, is located in the province of Antalya. The crest
of the range parallels the north-south line of the western
shore of the Gulf of Antalya. The crest of the range parallels
the north-south line of the western shore of the Gulf of
Antalya. With altitudes ranging between 600 and 3086 meters,
these mountains offer geologists and geographers many peculiar
morphological characteristics. Tekedorugu, Bakìrlìdag,
Tahtalìdag and Kìzlarsivrisi summits are particularly
remarkable.
The highest peak in the mountains is Mt. Kìzlarsivrisi
(3086 m). Climbers reach the peak through the cedar forested
Camcukuru valley. The best way to get to the valley is by
road inland from Antalya to Elmalì. Antalya, of course,
can be reached from Izmir,Istanbul and Ankara by land, air
and sea routes.
Mount Tahtalì, west of Kemer, offers another interesting
ascent. Rising to an elevation of 2360 meters,pine and deciduous
forests cover the slopes up to an altitude of 200 m. Bare
meadows stretch to the summit. The climb up Mt. Tahtalì
begins at Sogukpìnar, a short drive from Kemer. From
there both walking and climbing bring you to a place for
camping. The final ascent is carried out on the flank facing
the coast and offers a spectacular and ever-changing view.
Although it is possible to organize trips to Beydaglarì
all year round, April, May and June offer both a temperate
climate and a chance to experience the rich vegetation in
the region.
Activities
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