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Çıralı, the nature miracle in the Olympos-Beydağları the national park which has lain on the Turkish south coast moves every year many foreign and also local tourists. The area is already inhabited for many thousand years by different people.

Çıralı is surrounded by groves of orange and lemon trees and is a true paradise for those that wish to experience the beauty of an unspoiled natural environment. In the direct vicinity of the village one finds many sites of historical importance and natural beauty, such Mount Chimera (Yanartaş) with its eternal fire and the ruins of the ancient port of Olympos with the tomb of Eudemos.

Çıralı Bay stretches across some 4 km. The beach is made up of sand and pebbles. It is famous for the Caretta caretta - a protected species of sea turtle that returns here every year to lay thousands of eggs in the sand.

Çıralı has much to offer to lovers of nature, hikers, cyclists and those that seek only the sun or to enjoy the traditional Turkish way of life. There are many markets - mini-supermarkets where one can buy almost anything. The bustling town of Kemer is only half an hour away by car. Here are a modern hospital, a number of private clinics open to all, a marina, a public swimming pool, many shops and some modern discotheques and night clubs.

Çıralı is the ideal destination for those seeking to escape the worries of every day life, be it for a short or a long time.