The park contains the ruins of the ancient city of Phaselis, which dates back to the 7th century BC and features three separate harbors.
The Tahtalı Dağı peak within the park is accessible via a cable car system that runs from the base to the summit.
The park's geology is dominated by limestone formations that create deep canyons and steep cliffs dropping into the sea.
It is a key segment of the Lycian Way, a 540-kilometer marked trail recognized as one of the world's best long-distance walks.
The park serves as a protected nesting ground for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta.
The Yanartaş (Chimaera) site, located near the village of Çıralı, features eternal flames caused by natural methane gas seeping through rock fissures.
Beydağları Sahil Milli Parkı is a protected coastal national park spanning approximately 31,000 hectares along the Mediterranean coastline of Antalya. The park encompasses the Olympos-Beydağları mountain range, offering a landscape that transitions abruptly from alpine forest to sea level. It includes the ancient Lycian ruins of Olympos and Phaselis, which are integrated directly into the forested park terrain. The shoreline features a mix of pebbled beaches, hidden sea caves, and rocky coves accessible via hiking trails. Biodiversity within the park includes Mediterranean monk seals along the coastline and various endemic plant species in the higher elevations. Visitors can explore segments of the Lycian Way, a marked long-distance footpath that traverses the park's rugged terrain. The area serves as a primary habitat for the Caretta caretta sea turtles, which nest on several protected sandy stretches. Topographic variety ranges from sea level to the Tahtalı Dağı summit, which reaches an altitude of 2,365 meters.
The elevated vantage points near the Phaselis aqueduct offering views of the ruins framed by the Mediterranean Sea.
Wear sturdy hiking footwear if you plan to traverse the Lycian Way trails, as the limestone terrain is sharp and uneven.
Carry sufficient water, as shade can be scarce in the coastal sections and summer temperatures are high.
Bring snorkeling gear to explore the underwater remnants of ancient harbor structures near Phaselis.
Do not attempt to hike the higher mountain trails in the heat of midday during the summer months.
Maintain silence near nesting beaches during turtle breeding season; strictly pack out all trash to protect the local ecosystem.
