Each day as Kaş evolves and due to the increasing demands, it has begun to offer numerous alternative adventure & nature activities such as trekking/hıking, mountaineering, paragliding, white water rafting as well as a wealth of historical sites, landmarks and breathtaking scenery. For those who desire to be at one with nature the Uçarsu waterfall and Yeşilgöl at Gömbe is an extremely good option.

The rural town of Gömbe is located at the base Akdağ and Kaş is 70 Km away. After the pointed ‘Kizlar’ peaks west of the Taurus mountains, Akdağ is the next highest peak. The lakes found in these parts are an enchanting statement of the regions natural beauty.

In and around the environs of Gombe, there is the ancient site of Komba. 13 km away from Gömbe near Sütleğen is the ancient site of Nisa in Meryemlik. At Nisa you can observe burial tombs, an agora(ancient market place) and the remains of an amphi-theatre.

Near the town is the ancient site of Kandyyba. One of Kaş’s unique features is you can walk to a number of the ancient ruins. For example, the ancient site of Phellos is situated 12 Km from Kas and by walking to Phellos would make for an enjoyable trek or hike. The ruins of Phellos are located directly above the villages of Çukurbağ and Pınarbaşı.

10 Km beyond the town of Kaş and 60 Km after the Demre detour is Kaş’s main rural, nomadic, plateau tourism centre of Gömbe during Christianity became an important centre for the episcopacy. Nearby are churches and sarcophagus(burial tombs) which are among the ruins to have survived to the present day.

The name Komba in time was changed to Gömbe. The oldest known venue for Turkey’s national sport ‘oil wrestling’ is Gömbe and from time to time it also supplied grain to the Islands of Meis and Rhodos. As much as Gömbe is famous for its juicy apples, pears and walnuts are of a high quality. There are three notably sources of water arising from the eastern slopes of akdag; Uçarsu Falls, Akçasu and Sırado.

Gömbe is west Antalya’s largest nomadic rural tourism centre and Turkey’s third largest plateau. During the summer the population increases to around 50,000 people. In the winter the population drops down to around 5,000 people.

Gömbe is situated approximately 1,500m above sea level therefore enjoys in abundance stunning mountainous scenery.  Gömbe can be reached by driving through the narrow, winding streets of quaint villages as well as encountering the awe-inspiring, breathtaking cedar forests in Turkey. In 2014 the cedar forest have been declared a National Park.

The vegetation enables many types of fruit can be grown, the landscape is clad with many different shades of green transporting you into another world. The gentle Mediterranean breeze of Kaş quickly transforms itself into cool, refreshing mountain air which evokes ones virtual imagination.

As the coastal regions experience the extreme summer temperatures, in Gömbe it is not possible to sleep without an eiderdown.

Gömbe is regarded as one of the most important tourism centres for rural, nomadic culture. It is noted for the abundance of sweet, fresh water.

Elmalı and the surrounding neighbouring villages agricultural irrigation needs are met by a newly constructed dam. Because of these unique qualities Gombe has throughout history become the regional centre of all the rural, nomadic villages shopping, eating and drinking needs.

Nowadays, a historical local farmers marketplace has been set up in the months of July and August; local people and visitors alike are subjected to the intense interest the local farmers market attracts.

Due to the cold and snowy winter’s the population of Gombe decreases considerably during the winter season. During summer season, the population increases significantly due to the influx of daily visitors or from the rural nomads who continue to sustain a traditional nomadic existence during the summer season.

Because of wonderful natural beauty and the clean, fresh air the region has become a centre of attraction for walking enthusiasts and the most popular routes are: Pinarbaşı, Cukurbağ, Akarsu and beyond is Yeşil Lake. The name ‘Yeşil’ which means green has been derived from the unique colours of the lake.

The region has become an important trekking location and destination. The area is unrivalled for those who enjoy country walks taking in the clean, fresh mountain air.

Altough the normadic culture has almost come to the point of extinction in Turkey, in our region the nomadic culture and tradition is very much alive. Different nomadic tribes have erected thier own tribal nomadic tents. Due to the mountainous region the antiquated farming machinerey is still to this very day pulled by donkey and oxon. Nomadic tribal hand woven carpets, local handicraft, locally produced cheeses encased in it’s own skin and butter are some of the locally produced products sold at the Friday market.

Customers can come as far as the state of Izmir to purchase them. Our town is an alternative escape for those who have a passion for nature or want to get away from the searing heat of the Mediterranean coastline. Another unique feature is the stream flowing through the heart of the rural land and by the side of the stream, endemic plants and dried mushrooms grow in the wild. These locally sourced products which cannot be found in most other regions of the country are sold in the local market place. There is huge demand for these products from both the internal and external markets.