Eşen River
Eşen River (Turkish: Eşen çeyı or Seki Çayı) is a river in south west Turkey. 120 kilometres (75 mi) - river flows mostly in Muğla Province. It flows in the middle of Seydikemer ilçe (district) of Muğla Province. The river although quite short is known for its touristic importance.
| Eşen Seki Çayı | |
|---|---|
Eşen River | |
| Native name | Xanthos (Lycian) |
| Location | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Provinces | Antalya, Burdur, Muğla |
| Districts (ilçe) | Korkuteli, Seydikemer, Altınyayla, Fethiye, Kaş |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | At the west side of Kızılca Dağ, Taurus Mountains |
| • elevation | 2000 m |
| Mouth | Mediterranean Sea |
• location | Border between Muğla Province and Antalya Province |
• coordinates | 36°17′37″N 29°15′45″E |
• elevation | 0 m |
| Length | 120 km (75 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Karaçay |
| • right | Akçay |
In the antiquity the river as well as the ancient city by the river was known as Xanthos. Both Patara and Letoon are nearby. Currently visitors enjoy rafting in the lower course of the river which draws the border line between Muğla and Antalya Provinces.
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