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Copyright: Sea Ayhan (norenastramus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 1680] (23336)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-20
Categories: Nature
Camera: Sony DSLR-A100 W, Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-29 12:50
Viewed: 356
Points: 46
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Çıralı
Çıralı is an agricultural village in the southwest of Turkey in Antalya Province. It is close to ancient ruins of Olympos and Chimaera permanent gas vents.
It is a very small rural village located just over an hours drive southwest from Antalya and boasts a beautiful 3.5 km secluded beach, the ruins of Olympos, the flames of the Chimaera / Yanartaş, as well as being a protected area by the WWF for the nesting of the Caretta or also known as the Loggerhead Sea Turtles.

Also nearby to Çıralı is the Ulupınar region, which is rich in rivers and creeks. Cirali / Çıralı is one of the last unspoilt natural areas along the Antalya coastline.

For the intrepid trekkers highlights of the Lycian Way with paths are also found in Çıralı. One from Çıralı to Tekirova ( 19 km ) and another travels from Çıralı to Ulupınar and then back down to the flames of the Chimaera which is around 12 km. All these trails and paths are marked in Red and White.

Another wonderful section of the Lycian Way ( Likya Yolu ) near to Çıralı is to the summit of Tahtalı Dag or as also know as Mt. Olympos . Located in the National Park of Olympos or Olimpos Bey Dağları Parkı.

There are no large hotels but numerous small places with accommodation, e.g., family run pensions.

Although close to Olympos it is not possible to drive between the road of Çıralı and the road to Olympos since they are separated by the beach and the ruins of Olympos.

Cirali Today
Çıralı - the picturesque village of Çıralı is found in one of the most beautiful parts of the south coast of Turkey, which is also known as the Turkish Rivièra. The village is still a long way away from the areas spoiled by mass tourism and its concrete hotels. There are only small scale hotels and guest houses, all run by local families dedicated to their trade. The village lies at some 80 km distance from Antalya Airport and is easily reached by road.

Çıralı is surrounded by groves of orange and lemon trees and is a true paradise for those that wish to experience the beauty of an unspoiled natural environment and the famous Turkish hospitality. In the direct vicinity of the village one finds many sites of historical importance and natural beauty, such Mount Chimera (Yanartaş) with its eternal fire and the ruins of the ancient port of Olympos with the tomb of Eudemos. Olympos and Çıralı and its surroundings have been designated as conservation areas.

Çıralı Bay stretches across some 4.9 km and is bordered in the north and south by impressive cliffs. The beach is made up of sand and pebbles. It is famous for the Caretta caretta - a protected species of sea turtle that returns here every year to lay thousands of eggs in the sand.

Çıralı has much to offer to lovers of nature, hikers, mountain climbers, cyclists and those that seek only the sun or to enjoy the traditional Turkish way of life. There are many markets - mini-supermarkets where one can buy almost anything, from swimming gear to a cucumbers. The bustling town of Kemer is only half an hour away by car. Here are a modern hospital, a number of private clinics open to all, a marina, a public swimming pool, many shops and some modern discotheques and night clubs.

Çıralı is the ideal destination for those seeking to escape the worries of every day life, be it for a short or a long time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87%C4%B1ral%C4%B1
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another amazing shot, wonderful colors and details, perfect composition, nice shot,
tfs,
scott

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2646 W: 1 N: 1268] (15457)
  • [2008-10-29 12:53]

Hola Sea,
atractivo disparo,
detalles y hermoso colorido,
fino pov.
saludos

Hi Sea,
Wonderful place,good composition,beautiful colors.
Best regards,
Ralf

Merhaba Ayhan,yine büyüleyici,Çıralı'da olma isteği uyandıran,nefis bir kare.Çok sade ve dinlendirici,huzur veren bir fotoğraf,ellerine sağlık,selamlar :)

Good story and a nice picture of a beautiful country.

Best regards Ben

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer [C: 3409 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-10-29 15:36]

Merhaba Sea.
Good memory picture for me.
Was with such a boat on a day tour at Bodrum.
Thanks for showing, good shot of the boat with the coast as background.
Regards, Jan

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2008-10-29 18:50]

Hi Sea...
Fantastic view! Great place! A lovely scenery!
Wonderful shot, nice colors...
Well done,
George

Merhaba Ayhan,
Mükemmel bir kartpostal.Eline sağlık.
Selamlar

hAyAti

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1509 W: 23 N: 0] (11866)
  • [2008-10-30 1:02]

Merhaba my friend...
Beautiful shot with nice colors, composition...
Beautiful work...
Regards...
Andro

Merhaba Hocam
Kartpostal gibi olmuş
Harika renkleriyle yaz tatiline götürdü beni
Elinize sağlık
Burak

Selam Ayhan,
Ilk dörtyüzden sonra ikincisi de görkemli bir açılışla başlıyor.
Kompozisyon, derinlik ve netlik olağanüstü.
Tekrar tekrar tebikler...
Selahattin E

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 879 W: 64 N: 1978] (13608)
  • [2008-10-30 3:47]

Hi Sea,
Wow- this is awesome. Excellent colors, a beautiful place. Super clarity with a nice background. Great job on this. TFS Julie

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32963)
  • [2008-10-30 9:04]

merhaba Ayhan...
renk,ışık ve konpozisyon harika...
güzel bir çalışma, postakartı tadında güzel bir çalışma eline sağlık...selamlar

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1443 W: 31 N: 3109] (12644)
  • [2008-10-30 11:09]

HI Sea
That is a nice blue color for the sea
The sailboat and its reflection looking sharp, and the mountains a plus to your composition
Dot

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1720 W: 124 N: 1473] (20800)
  • [2008-10-30 11:10]

Merhaba Hilmi,
muhteşem bir atmosfer,muhteşem bir sunum.Ah o teknede bende olsaydım dedirtecek kadar.Tebrikler,teşekkürler.Necla.

Merhaba Sea,
Beautiful, idyllic waterside composition with a classic old ship. Good sharpness and details, perfect landscape in the background. Calm and peaceful atmosphere, Impressive shot! TFS.
Best wishes,
Kristof

Merhaba Ayhan,
Mükemmel bir kartpostal...
Denizin turkuvz mavisi ve yansımalar harika..
Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Merhaba Sea,

Wonderful photograph!
Yhe blue of the water and the sky are great.
Great details of the boat.
Congratulations and TFS
Sergio

Hi Sea,
Beautiful capture of this boat, wanderful colours and sharpness. great composition and details, very well taken and done.
Michel

another great shot, Sea.. sharp and clear picture postcard like view.. the colours and light are lovely here.. good one.. tfs..

regards, terry

merhaba sevgili dostum
mükemmel renkler ve yansımalar.
mükemmel manzara.
tebrikler sevgili arkadaşım.
sevgi ve saygılarımla.
gürkan akçakır.

Ciao...questa foto è meravigliosa...
anche la cornice ci sta benissimo...
Complimenti

Alexia

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2027 W: 147 N: 3408] (13641)
  • [2008-10-31 8:52]

hello Sea

A fine capture of the boat in blue theme of the water and sky. I like the reflective mode of the water and really a fine landscape view behind the water with rolling hills in vague hazy color. tfs

bill

Hi Sea,

Nice deep colours and perfect details on this ship and its reflection.
Beautiful landscape here as well.

TFS
Els

Hi Sea
Very nice composition with the boat well placed in the frame. Vivid colors and sharp details
Marvelous
Serge

Very beautiful place...end you've made wonderful picture with rich colors,perfect contrast and composition :)
I like it :)
My compliments
biljana

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 225 W: 3 N: 205] (1317)
  • [2008-11-03 12:38]

How beautiful!!! What a marvellous picture, Ayhan! It's so sharp and clear and good in all aspects. I love the boat and the wonderful composition and presentation.
Very interesting the note about Çıralı, it really looks a marvellous place.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Greetings
Maite

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