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Türkiye is preparing to add a new nature-based tourism route after the Lycian Way, as work on the “Carian Way and Phoenix Ecotourism Area” project in Marmaris has reached its final stage.
The project, carried out in the forested areas of the Marmaris district in Mugla, aims to bring natural landscapes into sustainable tourism while opening up new routes for walking, sightseeing and cultural travel.
The ecotourism area covers Bozburun, Sogut, Taslica and Selimiye—all located within the region that comes under the Marmaris Forestry Directorate's authority. Installation work is still underway across the route.
Mugla Regional Forestry Director Mustafa Ulkudur inspected the work on site and received project updates from Marmaris Forestry Director Gokhan Sahin.
Ulkudur also met with Sogut neighborhood head Yusuf Celik and Taslica neighborhood head Menderes Altintas to hear local demands. The two local officials said the project would make an important contribution to the region’s economy and promotion, and thanked the forestry organization for its work.
One of the key parts of the project is the Taslica Viewpoint, which has been designed to offer panoramic views of the region’s natural scenery.
The area is expected to draw particular interest around sunset, while also becoming a new stop for photographers and social media content creators looking for landscape views in Marmaris.
From the viewpoint, a roughly 2-kilometer nature walking trail runs down to the Sogut coast. Along the route, where pine forests meet sea views, rest areas, rain shelters and viewing points have been set up for walkers.
As part of the same project, marking and cleaning have been completed on 60 kilometers of the Carian Way’s 92-kilometer section within Marmaris.
The Carian Way is a long-distance walking route associated with the ancient region of Caria in southwestern Türkiye. With the new ecotourism investment, Marmaris is aiming to strengthen its place in alternative tourism, particularly for visitors interested in hiking, nature and cultural heritage.
Taslica, one of the remotest neighborhoods of Marmaris, is expected to become an emerging stop for nature and hiking and trekking tourism.
While the area recently made headlines for water shortages, the ongoing project aims to boost local tourism
The nearby remains of the Phoenix Ancient City also add cultural value to the area. With the new trail routes, the authorities aim to expand the region’s alternative tourism options by blending nature, coastal scenery, and archaeological heritage.
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