FIVE THOUSAND YEARS CITY OF CAUNOS...

The ancient city of Caunos grew on the border between Lycia and Caria. Caunos had a particular culture was an independent city state.

Caunos was said to be the son of Miletos and grandson of Apollo. Historian Heredotus, says, Caunos had lived a secret love with his sister who was named Calbis. Miletos didn't want Caunos in his country, when he learnt of his forbidden  love. Counos and his fellows had built the border city.

The city sprawls over a broad slope overlooking the sea and delta. At Caunos there is an Acropolis surrounded by the city walls, a theatre (which seats 1500 ), Four temples, an agora, shops, harbour, Roman bath and cistern, Some of ruins are still underground.

You can visit Counos at any time. First you will have to cross the channel via a rowing boat, then 10 minutes walk to the city. Caunos can also be visited as part of a daily boat tour.