A beautiful panoramic view opens up from the top of the mountain. Tourists love to watch the sunrises or sunsets, the reflection of the light of the full moon in the waters of the sea. You can see the ancient ruins on Yanartash Mountain. Byzantine Orthodox basilica complex containing churches and churches from that period. The fact that there is a festive and reception area of ​​large solid stones in the south gives the impression that this is a temple of the god of fire.

The Fires of the Chimera are captivating at any time of the year and time zone. Visitors, especially locals, usually arrive at night. But you must remember that you must have a flashlight. If you want to stay close to Yanartash, Cirali is the nearest village. There are living quarters here, usually consisting of guesthouses and bungalows.

The fires of the Chimera are an amazing burning secret.

But what is the secret of this fire on the mountain? Chimera fires are constantly burning, caused by methane gas. There are about 20 fiery chimneys on Yanartash Mountain. It is said that the lights of the Chimera can be seen from boarding houses on the beach and from the sea. The places where the flames originated were considered sacred places in ancient times. Beginning in the 4th century, authors have argued that there was a mysterious flame in some of the texts. The region reached after a half-hour walk was called the first Yanartash region. The area is located at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level and has a slight slope of up to 180 meters. There are continuous gas outlets and burning fires. In the areas of the chimera, there is no vegetation, white-gray rocks are visible. The flame emerges from pits 50 – 100 cm wide. Those who fully observe the Mediterranean landscape. The flame cannot be extinguished with water or soil.