Olympos is one of the most important coastal cities of Ancient Lykia and has been the subject for mythology in the course of the history. Due to the availability of its location, it had been the common shelter of the pirates and now Olympos is known in all of the world with its historical values, beautiful coast of 3200 m2, endemic plants, Caretta Carettas, Chimera, and magnificent nature suitable for all sports and famous tree houses used for accommodation.

The certain date of foundation is not known but its name can be seen in Lykia Confederation coins published in 68-78 B.C. It is known that Olympos had three votes in Lykia Confederation which was an economical union.

In 78 B.C. the Roman General Servilius Isaurieus has cleaned Olympos from the pirates and added here to the lands of Rome. During Roman Era, the city became famous with the Blacksmith God Hephaistos in Çıralı where the natural fire is burning. During the Crusades, the Olympos was invaded by the Knights of Venice, Genoese and Rhodes and was conquered by Fatih the Conqueror in 15th Century and added to the lands of Ottoman Empire. After Middle Age, there had been no Turkish settlers until the recent times and used as winter place by the nomads.

All areas of Olympos is accepted as archeological and natural protected area in Turkey, Akçay River is pouring inside the city of Olympos.

Olympos, which was the shelter of pirates due to its convenient location, is today known all over the world for its historical values, 3200-meter magnificent coast, endemic plants, Caretta Carettas, Khimaira, and magnificent nature that allows all sports activities.

Climate In Olympos, which has a Mediterranean climate, winters are rainy and humid, summers are dry and hot. It is possible to swim from the beginning of April to the end of September. Although the exact founding date of the Ancient City of Olympos is unknown, it dates back to B.C. His name is mentioned on the Lycian Confederation coins minted between 168-78. It is known that Olympos has three votes in the council of the Lycian Confederation, which is an economic union.