Turkey - The Lycian Way

This journey involved hiking the ancient Lycian Way trail in Turkey. The Lycian Way is a long-distance footpath in Turkey around part of the coast of ancient Lycia. It followed the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea and is approximately 540 km long. The trail consists mainly of Roman roads, old footpaths and mule trails, often hard and stony underfoot. The ancient Lycians were a democratic people with a developed art style and a high standard of living. Their strategic location gave them unique opportunities for trading along the Mediterranean. After Persian rule, the Lycians welcomed Alexander the Great and absorbed Greek culture. Later, Lycia became a province of the ancient Roman Empire.