On this route only Antalya, Egirdir and Yalvac have plenty of places to stay. Below we list some of our favourites. Even if there is no accommodation listed, often villagers will offer you a place to stay.

ANTALYA
Atelya pension, in an old courtyard house in the old city. (242) 241 6416, Fax 241 2848, recommended.
Sabah Pension, near the Kesik Minare, is good value and very friendly; restaurant, beer, car-hire. (242) 247 5345. www.sabahpansiyon.8m.com
Ucansu Waterfall, Mehmet sells cold drinks etc. from a tent in season.

HASKIZILOREN
Entering the village, the first house on the right offers food and accommodation – try here first.

BESKONAK
Several pensions on the W side of the river just downstream from the Oluk Bridge. All do lunches and evening meals; most allow camping.

N of BESKONAK
Tefvik or Cemal can accommodate groups or singles in his house near the Koprulu River, right inside the canyon. Evening meals, accommodation or camping. Contact: Cemal, (532) 779 0416. 

SELGE
Seref and Emine have the house nearest the theatre. They will do meals for solos and groups and let you sleep on their balcony. Their son, Emrah, is an excellent guide who knows the route well. (537) 371 4476

KESTANELIK
Hasan Kuburlu will organise meals and snacks for groups. May help with accommmodation, (535) 981 8455.

CALTEPE
Barca Koyevi, Erdinc and his wife Emine run a cafe and bar at the junction of the main road and the Caltepe road. They also have a pension (8 beds) above their village house. Very clean, nicely decorated, with kitchen and lovely balcony. Home cooking. (242) 771 1038 or (543) 633 2599.

CUKURCA
The Muhtar (headman), Hasan, can accommodate visitors in a misafir evi (visitors’ house). Very friendly and helpful; no English, (246) 373 5144.

KESME
Sait Soycicek, the bus driver, can accommodate you in his house. No English, but very helpful, (246) 373 5079 and (535) 229 1426 (mobile).

KASIMLAR
Abdulrahman Kokdogan, who works in the Belediye (office in square), does nice 3-course meals for 6MTL, and can accommodate you in his house on the bend just above the town. (246) 371 2218 (home), 371 2215 (work) and (537) 251 5032 (mobile).

SUTCULER
Karacan Pension, on the Egirdir road near the Jandarma. A student hostel with a lovely terrace overlooking the valley, and good cooking. Contact: Ibrahim and Gulay, (246) 351 2411 or (544) 743 3232.

EGIRDIR
Lale pension, Kale mah, a tall building overlooking the harbour. Open all year, meals, internet and transport arranged. Ibo knows the route well and can arrange guides. Contact: Ibrahim, (246) 311 2406 or (542) 241 7213. lalehostel@hotmail.com; www.lalehostel.com.
Charley's pension, overlooking the lake, a battered old house with friendly owner, Fatma, (246) 311 4611.
Ali's Pension, on the island. Ali can take you fishing. Good home cooking. Contact: Birsen, (246) 312 2547.
Davraz Ski Lodge, seasonally open for skiing, large rooms, half board, more expensive at weekends. (246) 267 2020. www.davrasskicenter.com

SELGE
No pensions. Emine, at the house closest to the theatre, will offer you excellent food and you can sleep on her balcony. Her son, Emrah, is an excellent guide who knows the route well.

YALVAC
Hotel Apostel is the best - huge rooms and not expensive.

KOZAN (Pednelissos)
In the village, Pednelissos restaurant run by Suleyman. Accommodation and good food. (242) 736 1015.

[08-March-2007]