Sillyon
Archaeological Site Ancient Lycian-Pamphylian city ruins near Antalya
An ancient coastal city site in Antalya Province with Hellenistic and Roman remains. Visitors explore wall fragments, scattered ruins and Mediterranean views from the hilltop.
How to Get to Sillyon #
From Antalya city: drive or take a bus east along the D400 coastal highway toward Kemer and then local roads toward Çıralı/Çamyuva; the ruins lie a short drive inland from the beach. The nearest larger town is Kemer (≈25-30 km). There is no formal public-transport stop at the ruins, so expect a taxi or car hire to reach the site; allow 40-60 minutes driving from Antalya depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Sillyon #
- Bring good walking shoes-ruins are uneven and some paths have loose scree.
- Visit mid-morning when the sun lifts the Lycian-era tombs from the slope and coastal views are clear.
- Most guidebooks ignore the modern remains; seek a local historian in Antalya who can point out inscriptions and the Hellenistic layering.
Best Time to Visit Sillyon #
Best in spring or autumn for mild weather and sparse crowds; summer is hot but offers full coastal access.
Weather & Climate near Sillyon #
Sillyon'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 35°C. Moderate rainfall (797 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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