TLOS / SAKLIKENT

The remains of the ancient city Tlos lie in the southern direction of the town Kemer, within the village Kale. The city was founded as an acropolis city with the name of Tlawa in the Luwian period. It commands a view over the roads in the valley of Xanthos. Tlos which became a metropolis and was adorned with various structures during the Roman era was inhabited until the 19th century. The springs of the creek Eşen flow through steep and narrow rocks in-between the deep valleys of the Taurus mountains from Altınyayla in the south of the ancient city Tlos. On the descent into the plain they run crashing down the sheer-cliffed narrow valley which is called Saklıkent catching the eye with its natural beauties. The valley is good for rafting and safari hiking. There are trout restaurants and picnic sites at the entrance of the valley.