A unique natural phenomenon in Turkey is considered a "fire-breathing Chimera", located on the top of the mountain Yanartash. The mountain itself is Yanartash near the city of Kemer, at a distance of 7 km from the ancient city of Olympos. Yanartash is one of the most visited places, which was chosen by the tourists.

There is a legend that tells of the terrible Chimera, who lived on this mountain. This monster, born from the union of the mythical Typhon and Ehidny, took the lion's head, goat's body and a serpent's tail. Fire-breathing Chimera attacked local residents who have lived in constant fear. But one hero named Bellerophon on Pegasus flew to Mount killed Chimera and threw her into the mountains. Since that time, Chimera lets his anger from the depths of the mountain in the form of flames.

If you come from a scientific point of view, the appearance of the flame on the mountain, we can say that this is just a gas that seeps from the bowels of the mountain and ignites spontaneously. Attempts to extinguish the flames came to nothing lead, as in the time the flames light up again. When the fire on the mountain was pretty strong, it is a beacon for sailors. For the Byzantines, it was considered a holy place.

Very nice mountain Yanartash looks at night. It seems as if the flames perform a mysterious ritual dance. Enhances the effect of mystery and mystique of the ancient ruins of the building.

Happy Chimera guarded by snakes that bask in the warm sunshine. Therefore, when visiting the mountains must be very careful. At any time of the day on the mountain mass of tourists, although the path up the mountain is quite complicated. At the beginning of the path is set signboard that says that the hill climb is contraindicated for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, and pregnant women. Rises to the top is difficult due to the fact that at high altitude breathing heavily. Winding path length of 700 meters, leads travelers between the green tree to the top of the mountain. Many people did not manage to achieve the goal, and they come back. Someone does not even begin climbing as afraid of difficulties encountered while climbing, but then enviously listening to the enthusiastic story of who visited the mountain. From the mountain offers a spectacular view of the bay.