Eşen River

Coordinates: 36°17′37″N 29°15′45″E / 36.2935°N 29.2625°E / 36.2935; 29.2625
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Eşen
Seki Çayı
Eşen River
Native nameXanthos (Lycian)
Location
CountryTurkey
ProvincesAntalya, Burdur, Muğla
Districts (ilçe)Korkuteli, Seydikemer, Altınyayla, Fethiye, Kaş
Physical characteristics
SourceAt the west side of Kızılca Dağ, Taurus Mountains
 • elevation2000 m
MouthMediterranean Sea
 • location
Border between Muğla Province and Antalya Province
 • coordinates
36°17′37″N 29°15′45″E / 36.2935°N 29.2625°E / 36.2935; 29.2625
 • elevation
0 m
Length120 km (75 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftKaraçay
 • rightAkçay

Eşen River (

ilçe (district) of Muğla Province.[1]
The river although quite short is known for its touristic importance.

In the antiquity the river as well as the ancient city by the river was known as Xanthos. Both Patara and Letoon are nearby. Currently visitors enjoy rafting in the lower course of the river which draws the border line between Muğla and Antalya Provinces.[2]

Gallery

  • View to the north of the Eşen Dam near Yaylapatlangıç; Seydikemer District, Muğla Province, Turkey.
    View to the north of the Eşen Dam near Yaylapatlangıç; Seydikemer District, Muğla Province, Turkey.
  • Ören Canyon near Ören, Seydikemer County, Muğla Province; looking north.
    Ören Canyon near Ören, Seydikemer County, Muğla Province; looking north.
  • View of the Eşen Çayı (Xanthos) in the Ören Canyon; Seydikemer County, Muğla Province; towards the northeast.
    View of the Eşen Çayı (Xanthos) in the Ören Canyon; Seydikemer County, Muğla Province; towards the northeast.


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