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Skiing in Turkey: Saklikent Ski Resort

Saklikent ski resort is located in southwest Turkey in the Beydag mountain range, not far west from the Mediterranean town of Antalya. Apart from the couple of easy slopes, the big attraction here is the fact that in under an hour you can access Antalya, where you can bathe on the Mediterranean beaches even in the mild winter ski season months.

Saklikent resort lies at 6,560 feet above sea level and offers visitors a ski school, ski and snowboard equipment rentals at the Bakirli Motel, ski shops and a supermarket. Accommodation is in the form of the small Bakirli Motel and a number of private rental houses and chalets. The hotel comes with a restaurant and disco and there are also local coffee houses in Saklikent offering après-ski.

Skiing in Turkey at Saklikent offers only a couple of runs that will appeal to beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Two t-bar ski lifts provide slope access for hundreds of people per hour and rise to an altitude of 7,874 feet above sea level. Considering the resort’s proximity to the warm Mediterranean Sea, the snow quality is good.

Away from the slopes of Saklikent ski resort is the obvious attraction of the Mediterranean coastline, which is less than an hour away by car. The town of Antalya itself is well worth exploring, with its wealth of mosques, monuments and museums. Be sure to visit Hadrian’s Gate, an entrance gate and Roman triumphal arch, while Clock Tower in nearby Kalekapisi Square is also a gem.

The ski season at Saklikent ski resort runs from mid-December to April and has its best flurries of snow from mid-January to mid-March. Flying to Antalya and hiring a car is the most convenient way of getting to Saklikent ski resort.

Accommodation is available in guest house/chalets and there are restaurants, shops and a supermarket. The best season for skiing in Turkey here is from January to April. The special attraction of this centre is that in March and April one can ski in the morning then drive down to the coast and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoon. Located just under 1 ½ hours by car, this is the closest ski resort to Augustus Village. With two ski lifts and a number of runs the ski resort is suitable for all standards.

Further accommodation is available at the local motel where there are also restaurants and shops.

Season	December - April
Best Season	January - March
Ski Lifts	Saklibel Ski Lift: Length: 745 m Starting Height: 1890 m Finishing Height: 1940 m Height Difference: 50 m Time to go up: 5 minutes 30 seconds Average Inclination: %30
	Bakirli Ski Lift: Length: 840 m Starting Height: 1890 m Finishing Height: 2130 m Height Difference: 240 m Time to go up: 5 minutes Average Inclination: %40-%45

Skiing in Turkey gives those who own property in Turkey the opportunity to holiday in stunning ski resorts during the winter months and to rent out their property all year round.