Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Cirali

We encountered this loggerhead turtle on the beach of Çıralı, on her way back to sea after laying her eggs.

Gases escaping from vents in the ground have been burning here for over 2,000 years. They are visible from the sea and have been a landmark for sailors since before Roman times. In Turkish, it is called Yanartaş, Burning Rock, but the area also goes by the name Chimaera, a mythical fire-breathing monster. Remains of ancient temples still exist on the mountain. This site is on Mt Olympos, near Çıralı.