Amyntas Rock Tombs

What a beautiful morning in Fethiye. Spring is definitely in the air. We set off to find a nice spot to have coffee and boy did we find a beauty. Check out the view from this crowns nest outdoor table. 

Coffee on board we went in search of some Lycian rock tombs carved into the hillside. We passed a shepherdess walking her flock.

Not too much further up the road we came to the Amyntas tombs.

As you look up you can suddenly see a range of tombs sprinkled across the cliff face.

This impressive looking tomb was built in 350 BC! It was named after the Greek inscription on the side of it which reads "Amyntou tou Ermagiou", which translated to English means "Amyntas, son of Hermagios". The tomb was built by the Lycians who lived in this area which at the time was part of the Persian Empire.

More exploring on foot around the old town and village. There a lot of magnificent sculptures honouring Turkey's leaders.

As we were walking we heard a repetitive call behind us which turned out to be a local man selling little simmet breads along the waterfront. 

There was plenty of sweet treats to be tempted by, they look so pretty.

The tourist information  office is open tomorrow so we will visit and get a bit more information on the Lycian Way / Likya Yolu trek. It might well be one of the top 10 walks in the world but it sure is hard to nail down a decent map and stage info. Even the online trail maps are a confusion of spaghetti tracks mixed in with a goat herding trails. It's going to be an adventure, watch this space!