Mount Tahtali

Sea to Sky / From the sea to the sky
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31 august 2017Travel time: 12 august 2017
Mount Tahtalydag (tur. Tahtal? Da? lar? ) is a mountain near Kemer in the Western Taurus mountain system. The mountain is not very high. The height above sea level is 2365 m. The name Tahtali means “plank”, “with boards” in Turkish. The mountain dominates the landscape around Kemer. Between Antalya and Finibahce, it can be seen as the dominant peak of the Beydaglari mountain range. The proximity to the Mediterranean coast makes it visible to sailors.
It is the highest mountain in the Olympos-Beydaglari park. From November to June the mountain is covered with ice and snow. In the spring, this snow is often tinted reddish by the Sahara winds, but in the summer, due to the clouds that darken the mountain, this is not often seen.
Vegetation disappears from a height of about 1900 meters. The cableway to the top of Tahtali "Olympos Teleferik" has been put into operation since June 2007. Also climbing Mount Tahtali is made. Visited this place with my son. Excursion "Sea to Sky" purchased from a hotel guide.
They flew to Turkey from the "Biblio Globe"! from St. Petersburg. They lived in the village of Tekirova. It is closer to Mount Tykhtala than Kemer. The cost of the tour was $55 per person. A transfer came to the hotel for us and took us to the lower station. Height above sea level is about 800 meters. The driver bought tickets for the funicular. He handed them out and told in what place and at what time he would be waiting for us. The group boarded the funicular. The funicular cabin will accommodate approximately 80 people. It is better to go in among the first to take a seat by the windows. There are wonderful views. The ascent takes about 10 minutes and here is the second station. Height at sea level 2365 meters. It is best to visit the mountain in clear, cloudless weather. Then a beautiful view of the Antalya coast opens between Antalya and Finibahce. I recommend bringing a windbreaker or denim jacket with you. There is a breeze at the top.
At the second station there is a cafe, a souvenir shop, I recommend taking the elevator up. From the highest point, the view is better. It is possible to climb stairs. For a detailed examination, there are optical instruments. I saw these in Paris at the Eiffel Tower. Here, 1 minute of inspection will cost 2TYL coin. That's a bit tricky with the exchange. It's best to stock up on them. Change with great reluctance. This was the first sowing of Mount Tahtali. I liked paragliders. I decided on my next visit to go down the mountain with an instructor. The adventure is called "Escape 2 Olympos". Yes, on the wing from the top of Tahtali (2365 meters above sea level) ...it's really very cool. SKY TO SEA. The spirit is captivating. There are practically no words ...only some interjections. Really raises the adrenaline in the blood. Delight!! ! I did it. Expensive, of course. But the game is worth the candle. The beauty. Mass of impressions. Awesome place. On the beach I watched the landing of tourists and instructors. I wanted to try it myself.
But take care of your health. Gorky wrote that one born to crawl cannot fly. Right now, I would not risk it because of my health, of course. Have a good rest, wonderful new experiences.
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