Eşen River Explained

Eşen
Name Other:Seki Çayı
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Turkey
Subdivision Type3:Provinces
Subdivision Name3:Antalya, Burdur, Muğla
Subdivision Type4:Districts (ilçe)
Subdivision Name4:Korkuteli, Seydikemer, Altınyayla, Fethiye, Kaş
Length:120km (80miles)
Source1:At the west side of Kızılca Dağ, Taurus Mountains
Source1 Elevation:2000 m
Mouth:Mediterranean Sea
Mouth Location:Border between Muğla Province and Antalya Province
Mouth Coordinates:36.2935°N 29.2625°W
Mouth Elevation:0 m
Tributaries Left:Karaçay
Tributaries Right:Akçay

Eşen River (Turkish: Eşen çeyı or Seki Çayı) is a river in south west Turkey. - river flows mostly in Muğla Province. It flows in the middle of Seydikemer ilçe (district) of Muğla Province.[1] The river although quite short is known for its touristic importance.

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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://mugla.ktb.gov.tr/TR-270865/tabiatin-kalbi-esen-cayi----rafting-heyecani.html Ministry of Tourism and Culture page
  2. https://www.google.com/maps/place/E%C5%9Fen+%C3%87ay%C4%B1/@36.3314646,29.2825976,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x14c02e4df4ff4a8f:0xf1aa51627d21b464!8m2!3d36.5898096!4d29.3620222 Google map