Teke Peninsula (), also known as Teke Region (), is a peninsula located in southwestern Turkey between the gulfs of Antalya and Fethiye extending into the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered to the Turkish Lakes Region in the north.

It was known as Lycia in ancient times. Its name comes from the Teke Tribe, a Turkmen tribe that settled in the region during the Sultanate of Rum.

Teke Peninsula

The main streams of the region are Alakır Creek in the east and Eşen Creek in the west.

Teke Peninsula

Remains of ancient cities in the region include Phaselis, Olympos, Arycanda, Myra, Xanthos, Letoon, Patara, Limyra. Settlements such as Kemer, Elmalı, Kumluca, Finike, Demre (formerly: Kale), Kaş, Kalkan, Kınık are also important for tourism. Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park and Beydağları Coastal National Park are located on the peninsula.

Teke Peninsula

See also

Lycian Way, -long hiking trail stretching from Hisarönü (Ovacık, Fethiye), Muğla Province in the west to Geyikbayırı, Konyaaltı, Antalya Province in the east

References

Peninsulas of Turkey

Landforms of the Mediterranean Sea

Landforms of Muğla Province

Landforms of Antalya Province