Teke Peninsula

Teke Peninsula (Turkish: Teke Yarımadası), also known as Teke Region, is a peninsula located in southwestern Turkey between the gulfs of Antalya and Fethiye extending into the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered to the Turkish Lakes Region in the north.[1]

Satellite image of Teke Peninsula.
Map of Teke Peninsula showing the settlements of the Antiquity.

It was known as Lycia in ancient times. Its name comes from Teke Tribe, which settled in the region during the Anatolian Seljuk Sultamate.[1]

The main streams of the region are Alakır Creek in the east and Eşen Creek in the west.[1]

Remains of ancient cities in the region include Phaselis, Olympos, Arycanda, Myra, Xanthos, Letoon, Patara, Limyra. Settlements such as Kemer, Elmalı, Kumluca, Finike, Demre (formerly: Kale), Kaş, Kalkan, Kınık are also important for tourism.Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park and Beydağları Coastal National Park are located on the peninsula.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Teke Yarımadası" (in Turkish). Dersimiz. Retrieved 20 May 2020.


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