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Phaselis is reached one km after turning left 57km along the Antalya - Kemer highway. This was settled by the Rhodians in the 7th century B.C. and for many years was claimed to be the most important port city of the eastern Lycian seaboard.

Phaselis has three harbours the north, the military protected and the south harbour, of which the most important is the later.

PHASELISA 220 - 24 m wide avenue runs throughout the city. The western end is the site of Hadrians Gate. On both sides of the avenue are sidewalks and shops. Close to these can be seen the public places like baths, theatre and agora. It is reached by road and also from the sea.