Spectacular in the spring with snow on the mountains that stand tall behind the theatre it's an interesting site because of the presence of the Ottoman fortress of 'Bloody Ali' a local brigand in addition to the Lycian and Roman remains.

The 19th century archaeologist Charles Fellows who rediscovered Tlos, and several other nearby sites, had this to say about the approach to Tlos..

The whole ride down this upper valley is beautiful and varies continually; it's scenery, on approaching the bold Greek like situation of the ancient city of Tlos, is strikingly picturesque.

Nice to approach on foot if you feel up to it. A dolmus running along the little road that serves Xanthos and Saklikent can drop you at the bottom of the access road and the 4km hike gives you a feeling for the situation of the city.

It's the sort of site you can take in quickly or linger on for an afternoon. I'm convinced that the stream running through the site goes uphill for a while but I'm prepared to be wrong on that one.

Features:

• Tomb of Bellephoron - The carvings on the tomb represent Tlos' main claim to archaeological significance. Unfortunately rather to often frequented by goats.

• Yedikapi - The seven doors or gates. Following signs for the Hamam or baths you'll come to a very dramatic set of seven arches overlooking the whole valley.

• The Theatre - Some charming carvings scattered about and the backdrop of the mountain range and the valley is hard to beat for spectacle.

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