Flames rising from the rocks
Yanartaş is a natural phenomenon located roughly 1.5 kilometers from the Çıralı area in Antalya's Kemer district. The flames, formed by natural gas seeping from the rocks and burning spontaneously for thousands of years, make it one of the region's best-known natural sites.
A connection to the Chimaera myth
Yanartaş's other name, Chimaera, comes from its association with the Chimaera of ancient mythology. This link between the legendary creature and the site is one of the reasons the flames have drawn human curiosity for thousands of years.
How to visit
Yanartaş is reached via a stepped walking path. The flames are most striking at dusk; visits made after sunset show the fire's brightness far more vividly.
Other stops in the area
Yanartaş is close to Çıralı Beach, a Caretta caretta sea turtle nesting site, and to Phaselis, the three-harbor ancient city. This proximity lets visitors experience both nature and history in a single day.