Trekking and Hiking in Turkey

Turkey is ideal for those who like to walk eco friendly and at the same time take in spectacular scenery. Marked pathways include, on the Mediterranean coast, the Lycian Way between Fethiye and Antalya and the St Paul Trail between Perge and Yalvac. There are many eco friendly short trails in the Cappadocian landscape and for serious trekkers the Kackar Mountains in the northeast of the country can be recommended.

St Paul, along with St. Peter, is acknowledged as the most famous of the early Christian missionaries. It is within Turkey`s boundaries that his birthplace is found, and where all his journeys took place. Most of the first Christian communities he founded are also located in Turkey. Without doubt it is in large part down to him that Christianity spread here from Jeruselam and from here into the heart of Europe. Although he also travelled in Syria, Cyprus and Greece,