Tahtalı Dağı Mountain
Coastal Taurus mountain with popular Olympos cable car
Tahtalı Dağı overlooks the Antalya coast and is served by the Olympos Teleferik cable car; visitors use the summit for hiking routes and wide panoramas over the Mediterranean.
Tahtalı Dağı at a Glance#
Address: Tahtalı Dağı (Olympos/Tahtalı), Antalya Province, Turkey
Website: https://www.tahlit.com/ (local operator pages may vary)
Hours: Cable car operations typically daily, hours vary seasonally (approx. 8:30am-7:00pm in summer)
About Tahtalı Dağı#
Tahtalı Dağı is a prominent mountain in Antalya Province in southwestern Turkey, located near the coastal town of Kemer and forming part of the Beydağları range. The peak rises to about 2,365 metres and is notable for its steep rise from near the Mediterranean coast to alpine ridgelines.
The mountain is popular for its panoramic views over the sea and the coastal plain and for day visitors who take the cable car to the upper stations. Hikers also use marked trails on the mountain’s slopes and ridges.
Tahtalı Dağı sits inland from the Antalya coast in Antalya Province, near the resort district around Kemer and Çamyuva. It dominates the local landscape with a rapid elevation gain from the shoreline to alpine terrain.
- Elevation: Summit elevation approximately 2,365 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest coastal mountains in the region.
- Cable car: A commercial cable car operates on the mountain, carrying visitors from near sea level to the upper slopes and providing panoramic views across the Mediterranean coast.
How to Get to Tahtalı Dağı#
Tahtalı Dağı is near Kemer, Antalya Province. The Olympos Teleferik cable car departs from Tekirova (roughly 35-45 minutes drive from Antalya city). Many hotels in Kemer and Antalya offer shuttle services or tours to the cable car; driving from Antalya follows the D400 coastal road toward Kemer and Tekirova.
Tips for Visiting Tahtalı Dağı#
- If aiming to summit Tahtalı Dağı (Olympos) from the Antalya side, take the cable car from Kemer for quick ascent and the best panoramic views.
- For those who hike, choose routes from the Beycik or Tekirova trailheads and allow time for steep, rocky sections.
- Sunrise and sunset are spectacular from the summit but can be crowded when the cable car runs; arrive early to avoid tour groups.
Best Time to Visit Tahtalı Dağı#
Late spring through autumn offers the best combination of access and weather; cable car runs year-round subject to maintenance and weather.
Weather & Climate near Tahtalı Dağı#
Tahtalı Dağı's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (650 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 6° | -2° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 7° | 0° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Good | 1° - 11° | 3° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 50 mm | some cloud | 65% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 32 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 2.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 16° - 28° | 22° | 13 mm | clear | 51% | 2.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 22° | 12 mm | clear | 52% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 25° | 18° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 57 mm | some cloud | 58% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 3° - 13° | 6° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 8° | 0° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
