Olympos
TurkeyTR
Mountain in Turkey
Mount Omurga in Olympos, Turkey, is located alongside the Olympos ruins. It has three peaks in a distinctive arrangement. There are several ruins adjacent to Omurga, including a Byzantine defense fortification on the north face of Çamoda.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 36.403, 30.471
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Olympos
Olympos belongs to Turkey and has the feel of a spot. What stands out most: water sports, nature and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Olympos
Water Sports in Olympos
(9)Water Sports in Olympos covers Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Sailboats. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Olympos.
Nature in Olympos
(7)Olympos's nature entries include Beaches, Forest, Mountains, National Parks and Nature Reserves. All of it is drawn from Olympos's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Olympos
(6)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Boat Rides, Climbing and Off Road Trails as adventure options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Olympos.
Sports in Olympos
(6)Olympos records Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running under sports. All of it is drawn from Olympos's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Olympos
(2)Under culture, Olympos is tagged with Ancient Ruins and Historical Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Olympos.
Family in Olympos
(1)Looking for family? Olympos has Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Olympos.
More to do in Olympos
(1)Olympos's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Olympos's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Olympos
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Olympos is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Turkey and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Olympos that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Olympos known for?
- Olympos, in Turkey, is best known for water sports, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Olympos?
- Recorded activities in Olympos include Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Sailboats. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Olympos?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Olympos located?
- Olympos is located in Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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