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May photos

Some places are not just seen… they are felt 🌊

Photo by goga22
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This was a 14 km hike we did near Aspendos Dam in Antalya, Turkey.
The trail became more beautiful the higher we climbed, with mountain views, fresh air, and complete silence around us.

One of the things I enjoy most about hiking is how disconnected you feel from everything else for a while. Just nature, rocks, trees, and the sound of the wind.

Definitely one of the most peaceful hikes I’ve experienced recently.

I recently visited Marmaris Castle in southwestern Türkiye and spent some time exploring the old walls and views over the harbor.

Photo 1: View of Marmaris harbor from the castle walls
Photo 2: Stone pathways and historical sections inside the castle
Photo 3: Panoramic coastline view from the upper area
Photo 4: Traditional architecture and details inside the castle
Photo 5: The surrounding coastline and Mediterranean scenery

What I enjoyed most was the contrast between the old fortress atmosphere and the modern marina below. The views from the top were much more impressive than I expected.

All photos were taken at Marmaris Castle, Muğla Province, Türkiye.

Hello Dear Friends,
When I approached him, I felt the droplets of water flowing from the hill hitting my face with the help of the wind. I am at the top of a mountain with a wonderful view. When I lifted my head, a waterfall flowing from the side of a high mountain was beating the pool as if falling from the sky. This was Uçansu waterfall. I was admiring this beautiful view of nature when I came for the first time. Let's explore this landscape together.
But first I want to tell you how I got here. Our waterfall is like a secret paradise hidden in the Serik district of Antalya. When you come to Serik district, you can reach the waterfall after about twenty minutes from Akçapınar village here.
On your way to Uçansu waterfall, you pass over a stone bridge on the way. I wanted to stop on this bridge and see the water that passes under the bridge and overflows between the rocks. It was very enjoyable to watch the shimmering water. I am sharing a picture of me that I took from that bridge.
I wanted to show you by taking a lot of landscape pictures from some of the points I stopped on the way to the waterfall. It was impossible not to be enchanted by these wonderful looking nature scenes.
Pine and cedar trees growing on the sides of stony and dirt roads never left me alone. At the end of the journey that took about two hours from the center of Antalya, I was right in front of that beautiful waterfall.




In fact, according to local people, Uçsusu consists of two waterfalls. They fill their pools by gliding from the foot of the mountain from two different places, the down-flying and the up-flying water. The waters, which set off from the high Taurus Mountains of the Mediterranean, glide through large boulders and plant species I have never seen, flowing over a slippery-looking rock into its pool. I stood in front of the waterfall and watched the water fall into the pool from a height of about 200 meters for minutes. The water flowing from the waterfall was flowing in a way that befits its job.
The waterfall was flowing so loud and loud that only his voice could be heard in the silence of nature. The plants and trees growing right next to the flowing water, wrapped in moss, accompanied the beauty of the landscape. I was very happy to see the waterfall flowing very loudly and loudly in winter and spring months. Here was a fascinating view that I called peace, and I was one of the lucky people who enjoyed this wonderful moment to the fullest.
Since Antalya is an interesting city with its natural beauties and historical ancient cities, this place also attracts great attention from tourists, especially in summer. You do not need to pay any fee to see this beautiful view. You can easily reach here with your private vehicle. There were no businesses around the waterfall. Therefore, I recommend that you bring food with you when you come here.

Not only the view of the waterfall, but also the surroundings were full of beauties. I can say that I got lost in nature by following the path of the water coming out of the pool on the roads I walked on my way here. Everything around me was covered with lush and azure waters. It was a great pleasure for me to be in such a beautiful nature.

Even though we are in the winter months, I felt like entering the pool of the waterfall. If we were in the summer, I would drop myself into the cool waters without thinking. When I saw the stones at the bottom of the clean water, I wanted to touch them too. The waterfall flowed into the pool like a white tulle curtain over a large rock. The water droplets that were thrown around were watering the flowers and plants.
I walked along the road, watching the cold water of the waterfall, which offers a magnificent view. I came across old trees on the roads I walked. On some dirt roads, I was leaving marks where I stepped. In order not to get lost, I tried to put signs in some places on the way that I would remember myself. At one point, everything started to look the same, and I realized that I was always going in the same direction among the greenery and trees. I had taken the wrong path. I'm back. I came to the running water. I started walking the road again. I finally got my marks.

Thank you very much in advance for being with me on this pleasant journey full of adventure. See you again in my next travel article, stay with love, dear friends.

Hello everyone, this is my first post on this platform. I joined on a friend's recommendation. I'm happy to share some pictures from the ancient city of Sagalassos, located near Antalya and Burdur.