The ancient city of Idyma, located northeast of the Gulf of Gökova, between the towns of Akyaka and Gökova, was settled in the third and fourth centuries BC. It sits on the shores of a tranquil bay in the Aegean Sea, where green forests meet the calm waters.
The ancient city of Idyma boasted paved roads dating back to the Hellenistic period, numerous city walls, aqueducts, a fortress, and royal tombs. These ancient remains are now spread across an area stretching from Gökova to the foothills of Mount Kıran.
Around the city, in the Akyaka and Gökova areas, there are many old villages, caravan routes, small and large canyons, and pristine trails. All of these are historical, natural, and cultural assets connected by the Idyma Trail, a 150-kilometer-long route consisting of 10 separate paths. The trail was created precisely to protect these historical, natural, and cultural assets.
The Idyma Trail, which also intersects with the Carian Trail at several points, will help you discover little-known Aegean villages and the extraordinary views of the Gulf of Gökova!