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| source: akseki.gov.tr |
Located in the forested and very rocky western Taurus mountains in the province of Antalya lies a beautiful town well known for its snowdrop flowers which blossom through the snow showing the early signs of spring.
Akseki - the oldest district in the province after Alanya, has a history which dates back to the Roman era. The town was used to be known as Marla (Marulya or Marulia) within Turkey’s Mediterranean region before it was conquered by the Seljuk Turks and the Ottoman Empire along with the other towns in the area. Due to its rich architectural heritage, Akseki became a member of the Norwich-based European Association of Historic Towns and Regions. This small historic town has been continually inhabited until today with a population of about 3,441 (according to 2010 census).
Places of interest within the area include caves, valleys and a number of high meadows. Another spot frequented by visitors and tourists in the area is the trout farming facilities in the villages of Sinan hoca and Gumusdamla. The primary game in the area is mountain goat, rabbit, bear and fox. Other places worth visiting are the Goktepe Highland, Cimi Highland, Irmak Valley and Giden Gelmez Mountains where there is limited hunting available in the area year-round with the purchase of a license. Another place of interest is the 340-metre deep Bucaklan Cave which has only recently been discovered.
Buildings of interest are the Ulu Camii and medreses. Antalya's Akdeniz University also has a branch in the area training nurses and holding other vocational trainings.
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