Kas – Olympus – 90 kilometres
The steep and challenging route between Kas and Olympus was
immensely mountainous, but the scenery made the effort worthwhile.
The ride was littered with swimming spots, and the day flew by.
Turkey is easily one of the most interesting countries one can visit.
Not only because of the food, the people’s friendliness, or even the
magical Mediterranean coast but primarily because of its history.
From the ancient runes of Göbekli Tepe, dating to 9130–8800 BC, to
the massive heads of Gods at Nemrut Dað, dating to 69–34 BC.
A day in Olympus revealed the ruins of an ancient city, scattered
picturesquely along the path to the beach. Many moons ago, around
43 AD, Olympus was a massive and important city and harbour. In 78
BC, the Romans captured Olympus after a victory at sea, and by the
15th century Olympus had been abandoned. Today, it has a hippy
vibe, a lovely beach blessed with crystal clear blue water, and a
mountain backdrop.