Natural gas vents burning non-stop for 2,500 years on the Çıralı mountainside — the original Chimera myth.
Chimera (Yanartaş) is a natural methane-vent phenomenon on the slopes of Mount Olympos — dozens of small flames burn continuously through cracks in the rock, fed by underground gas seepage. The ancient Greeks built a temple to Hephaestus here, believing the fire-breathing Chimera monster lived in the mountain. Best visited after dark when the flames are dramatic; the 30-min uphill walk from the car park is manageable for all ages with a torch.
Vaste EUR Mercedes E-Class (1–3 gasten). Vito +50%, V-Class +100%.
Retour bevat tot 6 u wachttijd.
Around €55 in a Mercedes E-Class one-way — 78 minutes via the D-400.
Night. The flames are dramatic in the dark and barely visible in daylight. 21:00-22:00 is the sweet spot.
Yes — 30-minute moderate ascent, doable from age 6+. Bring a torch and proper shoes for everyone.
Yes — Olympos ruins are 20 min away in the same valley. The classic combo is Olympos by day, Chimera by night.