Babadağ (mountain, Muğla)
Babadağ (ancient Mount Anticragus, Ancient Greek: Ἀντίκραγος) is a mountain near Fethiye, in Muğla Province, southwest Turkey.
| Babadağ | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,969 m (6,460 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,763 m (5,784 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 36°31′42″N 29°11′06″E |
| Geography | |
Babadağ Location in Turkey | |
| Location | Fethiye, Muğla Province, Turkey |
The mountain has a principal summit at an elevation of 1,969 metres (6,460 ft) and a second one called "Karatepe" at an elevation of 1,400 metres (4,593 ft). These two summits face each other and are separated by a flood valley, which led to the term "mountain range" to be used in some sources in association with Babadağ. The mass is composed mainly of limestone. It is noted for its rich flora, including the endemic Acer undulatum, and forests of Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani).
It is also notable for the proximity of its summit to the sea (less than 5 km) which is one of the factors that make it particularly suitable and popular for paragliding.