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Bafa Lake and Mount Latmos Tour Guide
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- General Information
- Free destination located on border of Muğla and Aydın provinces
- Rich collection of sites from prehistoric rock paintings to ancient monasteries
- Area known for olive groves and ancient villages of Kapıkırı
- Historical Sites
- Ancient Herakleia city built on 6.5 km walls in 3rd century BC
- Temple of Athena stands atop rocky crag with classical design
- Byzantine castle built on lake shore with unique stone construction
- Over 200 rock-cut graves scattered around city area
- Natural Features
- Bafa Lake surrounded by strange shaped boulders and caves
- Lake waters turn brackish by mid-summer due to evaporation
- Numerous islands including Kapıkırı, Menet, Kahve Asar, and İkiz
- Area popular for rock climbing and hiking along Carian Way
- Monastic History
- Medieval Christian monasteries founded on high slopes and islands
- Many monks came from Egyptian desert monasteries
- Famous monks include St Paul the Younger and St Christodoulos Latrinos
- Communities eventually driven out by Seljuk raids
- Practical Information
- Accessible by bus from Milas and Akbük/Didim
- Car access available via D525 highway from Aydın
- Local markets available in Kapıkırı and Gölyaka
- Detailed guidebook by Anneliese Peschlow-Bindokat recommended for exploration