Beydağları Coastal National Park Park
Coastal park combining Mediterranean cliffs and ancient ruins
Beydağları Coastal National Park in Antalya Province runs along Lycian cliffs and pine slopes; visitors explore ancient sites such as Olympos and Phaselis, hike coastal trails and visit the nearby Yanartaş (eternal flames) area.
Beydağları Coastal National Park at a Glance#
Website: https://www.beydaglari.org.tr/
How to Get to Beydağları Coastal National Park#
The park is in Antalya Province on Turkey’s southwestern coast. It is reachable by road from Antalya city (about 1-2 hours depending on which sector of the park is targeted). Local coastal towns serve as good bases; the Lycian Way’s segments have marked trailheads with local bus or taxi connections.
Tips for Visiting Beydağları Coastal National Park#
- Peak summer brings the best weather but also the most visitors; arrive early to reach quieter coves.
- Bring reef shoes for walking rocky beaches and for shoal snorkeling in clearer coves.
- Hire local licensed guides for longer treks into the Taurus foothills - routes can be steep and unmarked.
Best Time to Visit Beydağları Coastal National Park#
Late spring, summer and early autumn provide the best combination of sea access and comfortable hiking weather; summers can be hot inland.
Weather & Climate near Beydağları Coastal National Park#
Beydağları Coastal National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (746 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
