Yanartash translates as "burning mountain". It is shrouded in smoke and fire, according to scientists, because of the accumulated natural gas. The gas comes to the surface, it is attacked by oxygen - and the fire show begins. There is another explanation of where the flame comes from. According to legend, the Greek hero Bellerophon killed the terrible monster Chimera, who spewed the fire, and threw it into the mountain. So the fire comes from the Chimera, all claims to it.

Indeed, the flame on Yanartash does not go out either day or night. Especially spectacular the mountain looks at night: the red pines walk along the elephant and descend to the sea, illuminated by the moon. Looking at such a landscape, you will believe in the monster and in the heroes.

Yanartash is located near the settlement of Cirali, near Kemer. You can get there either on your own or as part of one of the numerous excursions

Yantrash Mountain

Mount Yantrash at night

Reviews of Yanartash (1)

Evaluation 10

Impressive legends about Chimera 01 November 2013

Natalia

was here in August 2012

While on vacation, I always try to see something interesting, not just lying on the beach. Here and this time, resting in Turkey, was going to see another attraction. I've already traveled a lot, and this time I decided to look at the flames, on Mount Chimera, or rather, on Mount Yanartash, as I later learned the name of the mountain.
I rested with my mother and when I chose the trip, the tour operator warned that the climb was rather difficult, and the excursion was planned for the evening, so considering ... Read full review