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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 34 mm | some cloud | 65% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 24° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 2.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 9 mm | clear | 51% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 8 mm | clear | 52% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 30° | 23° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 18° | 56 mm | some cloud | 58% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 8° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
