Pehlivan Pansiyon

Turquoise Coast


'Hero' pension's delicious gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) are rolled and cooked by headscarf-clad ladies. Alcohol, and, in summer, sandwiches and grills are served, with cushions on wooden platforms for reclining. Find it just before the inland entrance to the Olympos ruins.


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