Whether you've been on the road for a while, or you are enjoying a short holiday in Olympos, Turkey, Bayrams tree house, pension is the perfect place to chill out.
So kick back, relax and let us take care of everything.
Go native! Our rustic Olympos treehouses are a great option in summer complete with mattress, bedding, and traditional kilims. For a touch more comfort and style, try one of our private bungalows with attached bathroom, wardrobe and optional air-conditioning. We also offer dorm style rooms, perfect for budget travelers and groups.
All accommodation prices include buffet breakfast and dinners always made with fresh local foods and with vegetarian options. Boasting the best playlist in the Olympos Valley, you’ll find yourself totally relaxed in our cozy orange grove! It’s the perfect place to nap in a hammock, play backgammon or enjoy a Turkish water pipe. We also offer a restaurant and bar, laundry service, internet, a travel agency and more...
The beautiful Olympos beach is just a short walk from Bayrams, situated in a picturesque bay in the shadow of Olympos Mountain. Spend the days swimming, rock jumping, kayaking, rock climbing and hiking. And when you're ready to move on, our on-site travel agency can set you up on a Mediterranean Blue Cruise and help with all your travel planning needs.
By day, explore the nearby ruins of the ancient city of Olympos. By night, plan a visit to the fascinating natural phenomenon of the Chimera flames, which have been burning bright on Olympos Mountain for thousands of years. You can also take a hike on the Lycian Way, an historical 580km route that passes right through Olympos.
Bayrams offers wireless internet access all over the site and an internet café with several computers. National and international calling as well as faxing is also available at reception. Reverse charge and phone card calls can be made at no charge. And if you can't stop talking, Bayrams offers a call-back line so your friends can call you back.
Individual safety boxes are available for all tree houses and bungalows. So if you want to go to the beach or out for a hike, you can keep it safe and locked up.
Cool down with a cold beer or cocktail at Bayrams Bar. Just put it on your tab, and pay when you check out. While also not included in the price of accommodation, lunch is available to order at the bar.
Olympos is a small village and has no banks or facilities to obtain cash, so make sure you have enough before you come. To pay for your accommodation and tab, we accept credit cards, foreign currency, and Turkish Lira.
Not sure how to get to your next destination? Bayrams on-site travel agency can help with all your travel planning needs. Whether it's a bus ticket to Cappadocia or booking a Mediterranean Blue Cruise, Bayrams can help make your travel plans easy.
When you can't bear the thought of washing another pair of pants in the sink, give us your laundry to do. You'll get it back, line-dried, the same day.
Olympos is a great place to think about your travel plans and Bayrams offers a library with guide books on loan as well as other books for exchange.
Not sure how to get to your next destination? We make your travel plans easy. We can assist with booking internal flights within Turkey and cheap charter flights to the UK. And of course, we can book bus tickets within Turkey and ferry tickets to Greece, Italy and other nearby countries.
As well as meeting many interesting travelers to while away the hours on our cushiony platforms, we have chess, cards, checkers, movies, and of course the traditional Turkish pastime Backgammon!! We also provide snorkel gear for those heading down to the beach!
Been on the road for a while? Need some time to reflect on your travels? Want to catch up on some reading? Want to share some travel stories, maybe pick up a few tips? Olympos is the place for you!!!
Every night after dinner, trips leave to visit the Chimera Flames from Bayrams. Check out this incredible geothermal phenomenon, which have been burning for thousands of years. The reason these flames re-ignite and have been burning so long is still a mystery. Come and see for yourself and tell us your theory.
Olympos beach is located only 500 meters from the Pension and is situated in a picturesque bay in the shadow of Olympos Mountain (Tatahli). You can see the ruins of past civilizations on the way to the beach and from the water! You might even catch a glimpse of one of the local beach goats!
Test your fitness and explore the coves, hidden caves and vibrant colours of the Mediterranean waters by kayak.
Need to burn off some of that beer and chocolate? Get your adventure fix while hiking around the surroundings peaks of Olympos Valley. The 'Lost City' trek is a favourite amongst travellers. This trek is a small section of the Lycian way, a 580 km trek from Antalya to Fethiye. In the cooler months of the year we have a trekking guide who will take you on an informative adventure, ending with a well-earned swim at the Olympos beach.
Every night after dinner, trips leave to visit the Chimera Flames from Bayrams. Check out this incredible geothermal phenomenon, which have been burning for thousands of years. The reason these flames re-ignite and have been burning so long is still a mystery. Come and see for yourself and tell us your theory.
Rated the number one thing to do in Turkey by The Lonely Planet, you will love every minute of this fabulous cruise. See the spectacular Mediterranean coastline between Olympos and Fethiye from the deck of a beautiful Turkish Gullet. Soak up the sun, swim in stunning turquoise waters, eat loads of fresh Turkish cuisine and enjoy a cocktail or two. There are so many beautiful bays and coves around this coastline stretch to enjoy. Nestled between islands and beaches you will also find historical archeological sites to explore.
Don't have as much time to spare but still looking for a relaxing boat trip? We also offer one day cruises allowing you to see the best of the surrounding coastal areas of Olympos.
Olympos is believed to be a pre-Greek word for "mountain". Over twenty peaks bore the name and in many cases gave it the adjacent town or city. The most famous is the Thessalian peak in North East Greece, home of the Greek gods. The ancient city therefore takes its name from Tahtali dag (wooden mountain) an ancient Mt.Olympos situated 10 km to the north, with the eternal flames still burning in its foothills
Olympos was one of the key cities in the ancient region of Lycia, forming part of the Lycian confederacy. The foundations of the city date back to the early Hellenistic period (circa 300BC). Alexandra the Great wintered in Phaselis, a neighbouring city, in the early stages of his conquest of the ancient world.
The first time Olympos was mentioned in historical records, was in 78BC when the Roman Governor in Cilcilia, Servilius Vatia defeated the chief pirate Zenicetes in a naval battle. Zenicetes had made Olympos his stronghold terrorizing the coastline from the hidden havens of Porto Cenoviz and Sazak. The city was then declared "ager publicus", Roman property to be given, sold or leased to private individuals.
It is believed that the pirates used to make strange sacrifices and celebrate secret rites to the cult of Mithras. Mithras was the Persian god of pure spirit and light in the system of Zoroaster, which became immensely popular throughout the eastern world.
In 43AD Lycia was brought into the Roman Empire and festivals were held in honour of the god Hephaistos, the principal deity of the city. Emperor Hadrian also made a visit to the city in 130AD.
Olympos became the seat of a bishop during the Christianization of the Roman Empire. From the third century onwards however, renewed attacks from pirates brought the city into a slow decline and a gradual loss of the cities importance.
There was a brief revival in the 11th and 12th Centuries by the Genoese, Venetians and the Knights of Rhodes who rebuilt the city for use as a trading post during the crusades. The city seems to have been abandoned some time during the 15th Century when the Ottoman Navy established its mastery over the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Yanatas burning stone is situated 250m above sea level in the foothills below Tahtali Dag (wooden mountain). At present there are about 20 vents of flames in an open rocky area set in the middle of forest. As early as 4th century BC ancient authors mention the mysterious flames. The ruins set in front of the flames are of a Byzantine church, not much remains of the original sanctuary dedicated to Hephaestus. Analysis has reported a percentage of methane gas combusting from the vents, for optimum effect they are best viewed at night but don't forget to bring a torch!
The Yanartas is connected with the myth of Bellerophon and the Chimera. "Bellerophon - Prince of Corinth" was sent to "Iobates - King of Lycia", by "Proitos - King of Argos" after alleged violations with Proitos's wife Stentorian, with a secret message to have him killed. Iobates set Bellerophon the task of killing the Chimera, a fire breathing creature who's monstrous body was a made up of the head of a lion, the torso of a goat and a serpents tail.
Being in favour with the gods, Athena aided Bellerophon in having Pegasus, the winged horse, harnessed. Armed with a spear of lead he lanced the Chimera in the mouth, the lead turned molten and the mythical monster suffocated to death. Iobates then ordered him to fight the Solymi (Termessians), a fierce tribe of warriors and then the Amazons.
Succeeding he returned triumphantly even after being ambushed by the bravest Lycian warriors. Iobates decided to honour him and gave one of his daughters in marriage along with half his kingdom.
Other versions tell of Bellerophon's attempt to fly to "heaven" and being bucked off by Pegasus at the gates and falling back to earth, where he wandered alone, hated by the gods.
Olympos forms part of the Olympos Bey daglari National Park situated on Turkey's southern coastline in the province of Antalya. Nestled under the western fingers of the Taurus Mountains, snow clad peaks (winter) give way to a cedar and pine forest which sweeps down to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Olympos is under conservation laws protecting the area from the development of mass tourism, making it unique as a natural paradise for everyone to enjoy. The environment is home to many indigenous plants and abundant wildlife. The last conqueror of the ancient city was, and still is the nature that can be seen today. To walk around the ruins is a wondrous exploration where ancient civilizations mingle with the aromatic smells of the bay and pine trees. The spectacular beach is not just home to many a sun worshipper, during dreamy summer nights the loggerhead turtle returns to her natal beach to nest before returning to her graceful undersea world.
ENJOY, RESPECT & LOOK AFTER NATURES GARDEN...
Antalya is the closest major bus station to Olympos. It takes approximately 1½ hours from Antalya to the Olympos main road bus station.
Buses leave Antalya every half hour for the west (look for the destinations of Fethiye or Kas, these buses pass by the Olympos main road bus station). Antalya Tur is the company, which runs these buses.
How to get to Olympos along the "COASTAL ROAD" from Fethiye and the West
Buses depart Fethiye every hour towards Antalya. The closer you get to Olympos the more frequent the buses become. Check the times with the bus station in the town that you are in. You need to get off the bus at the Olympus Main Road Bus Station.
From here you need to catch the Olympos service 11 kilometers down to the Valley that will drop you right at our front door. Just request to stop here.
When you are ready to throw the backpack on again, you first need to get to the Olympos Main Road Bus Station. In peak times buses leave from the pension doorstep every hour on the hour between 9am and 6pm. In other times, there are still 5 services a day up to the main road. If you are traveling in the winter months, you can always access Bayrams Tree Houses, Pension. Just give us a call and we will pick you up.
Buses depart the Olympos Main Road Bus Station on the main road every half hour.
This same bus can be taken to reach destinations such as: Demre, Kas, Kalkan, Patara.
Buses to all other destinations via Antalya (Istanbul, Goreme, Selcuk, etc)
From the Olympos Main Road Bus Station buses travel to Antalya Otogar approximately every half an hour. From here you can catch buses to Istanbul, Goreme, Selcuk, Marmaris etc. We can book these bus tickets for you while you are staying with us here.
Arriving into or departing from Antalya airport? We have a 24 hour airport tranfer service available. Contact us prior to your arrival with flight details and we can confirm the price.
It's really easy to book over the internet! July and August are our busiest months and bookings are essential to guarantee a tree house.
Email: olympos@bayrams.com
Phone: (+9) (0242) 892 12 43 or 892 11 95
Fax: (+9) (0242) 892 13 99
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