Korkuteli

Korkuteli is a district of Antalya Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, 56 km (35 mi) north-west of the city of Antalya. In ancient times it was called Isionda, Isindos, Pisinda, or Sinda. Its modern name comes from Korkut, prince of the Ottoman Empire, who was murdered by his brother Selim I while trying to hide in a cave in the district. Korkuteli is an area of small plains and hills in the Bey Dağları, the western range of the Taurus Mountains, overlooking the Mediterranean sea. There are two distinct geographical areas of Korkuteli, of equal size: the lowland area nearer the coast has a hot Mediterranean climate, while the larger area of lakes higher up is cooler and less humid. The high country is covered with pine...