Adrasan Bay
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Adrasan Bay is located in the District of Kumluca, in the Antalya Province in Turkey. The name Adrasan, also known as Cavuskoy (Çavuşköy in Turkish - "Cavus" means sergeant and "koy" means bay[1]), comes from the Greek name Erdassa. The Bay of Adrasan extends along more than 2.5 km of Turkey's southern coast. The bay includes the town of Adrasan, in addition to smaller villages and hamlets. The town (3-5 kilometers form the bay) offers a couple of local bars, a post office, small shops and an open-air market. Adrasan Bay is a naturally protected area, surrounded by a national park with pine forests, Taurus Mountains, blue water lagoons and sandy beaches. It is perfect for water sports and various outdoor activities, such as hiking, trekking, snorkeling, diving and deep sea fishing.[2]
In July 2015, a forest fire erupted near the Adrasan Beach. No loss of life was reported. However, around 125 hectares of forestland was burned, affecting the junction of the Lycian Way, the beach road and the slopes of the mountains. All the trekking routes have since been restored and are traversable for hikers. All of the site's tourist facilities have remained open.
The most popular way to get to Adrasan Bay is either by rental car, private transfer, taxi, public bus or shuttle bus – from Antalya airport[3] (about 1.5 – 2 hours journey) or simply by using a mini bus ( dolmuş in Turkish) that travels to and from Kemer, Kumluca and other nearby towns.
It is quiet area, free of all the big-city noise, pollution and most common stressors of everyday life. Sandy beaches, blue lagoons and picturesque views from the Markiz Hill, located just at the entry of the Bay make Adrasan Bay an ideal place to collect positive energy from the sun, enjoy fresh air and enjoy the overwhelming smell of the pine trees combined with citrus groves.
References[]
- ^ "Andrasan Bay | Dolunay Pansiyon - Family run hotel". www.adrasan-dolunay-pansiyon.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
- ^ "Few facts to remember about Adrasan, Antalya – Turkey". www.adrasan-dolunay-pansiyon.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
- ^ "Antalya Airport to Adrasan Shuttle Bus Taxi Minibus Transportation". www.antalyaairportshuttle.com. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
External links[]
- Antalya
- Tourism in Antalya