In Turkey, we had to be one at work, once on vacation. And the rest was exclusively beach. Time was then little, only 7 days. This time on our share fell as many as 12 days, most of whom and my husband and I strongly dedicated excursions and hikes in the surrounding area.
Upon arrival in Antalya, without unnecessary, Volokuts went to Belbidi - the point of our deployment. The road to the hotel was miraculously: on the one hand, the outgoing in the distance of sea expanses, on the other - Torus mountains. A couple of times drove through the tunnels, pierced in the mountains. The first day was saved, tried to swim. Beach, though there was a pebble, but equipped with full soft sun beds and umbrellas. Especially liked the air, carved by fragrant pine cheese and the fresh tart smell of the sea.
The very first point of our excursion program was Canyon Gainuk. The journey was expected more and quite long, therefore, a visit to the canyon with its primary task. They came out early in the morning. Since Gainuk is located in the National Park, then at first a walk of 5 km to the most of this Park. Types along the way are stunning, they walked along a broomage road, not very tired. For the entrance to the park gave 5 lire and moved further. The lifting becomes cooler, it is no longer as a vigorous step, but there are so magnificent, breathtaking, landscapes, what to hurry and do not want. Protopav 2 km, got to the entrance to the canyon. A small hut appeared before us, where we were found in the wetsuit (without them). This pleasure was several dozen dollars for two. Going further was where the knee, where in caviar, where by ankle in the water. The canyon itself is narrow, the heads of the rocks rises on the sides. But rather light and full of greens, so the walk turned out to be entertaining. The length of the route along the bottom of the canyon is 800 m, it ends with a waterfall - tiny, not higher than two people in height. Water in the stream is transparent and very cold.
We also remember promotional signs that were seen on the way to the park. Local curious "businessmen" write on major stones of the message, advertising their cafes and benches with souvenirs.
I really liked the day spent in Antalya - rich and informative. Walked to the aquarium. The spectacle is amazing - you go on the tunnel, and seaworthy inhabitants are floating around, plus a beautiful illumination. There are many different types of corals. Many children who come from delight then, then squeeze their eyes, then sighs delightedly. We also reacted the sights of Turkey's attractions, which are coatlessly located in the open-air museum in the mini.
Another vivid memory of the vacation was a trip to the cotton castle. That's what truly you can call the miracle of the world! Warm mineral water flows on numerous calcium thresholds with small waterfalls. Swimming in them is an excellent way to be rejected. We, at least, the fatigue from a long way accurately managed to remove. To boldly move along slippery paths, dressed specially purchased to such a case with rubber brakes. So if you are going to visit these wonderful areas, it is worth capturing a similar thing - it is accurately useful.
Also climbed to Mount Takhtaly. On the funicular, the raising time took 10 minutes. Views are really "eagle". The height is more than 2 thousand meters above sea level. The clouds floated under their feet, the sun was much brighter, and in some places the snow lay. The heart went to the heels from such an immense spanner, which opened to us from the top. It seemed to come to another planet.
A bright memories of successful, wonderful vacation remained for memory, and the photo is just a small crumb of what we saw and survived.