The Cave of Zeus Located in Güzelçamlı district, is visited by hundreds of people every day. Surrounded mostly by trees and flowers, The Cave of Zeus, pretends to be hidden from the view, making it a secret, mystical place. At the entrance you'll see a wish tree covered in pieces of material. People believe that if they make a wish and tie a piece of clothing onto a branch, it will be granted.
The sparkling clear and deep water inside the cave, forms the unique pool, suitable for swimming. The lake inside the cave tastes of carbonated mineral water due to the drinkable spring water coming from the mountains and the salty seawater. It's very very cold during the summer and hot in the winter, the cave attracts the attention of both local teenagers and tourists.
Indicating that the cave was the last stop for jeep safari tours
organized around the national park, the mayor of Güzelçamlı explained the story of Zeus cave, ''According to legend, when Zeus provoked and annoyed his brother Poseidon, he used to hide in this cave to rest. |
While Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, made the seas rise, Zeus hid from his bad temper and wrath in the calm waters of this cave'' Today, when the sea is not very convenient to swim in due to the waves, the people come here to swim and recall the legend.
If you're in the National Park area, it's well worth a visit. You can get there by dolmus. |
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