Long run in Karaalioglu Park

When it comes to dramatic cliff plunges, a huge Mediterranean gulf and a mountain range as distinctive as the outlines of the BeydağlarıAntlayia is the contender, and the best place to enjoy it is Karaalioglu Park.

Karaalioglu Park is adjacent to the old urban area (Karachi District) and is close to the park by the sea.

The tower of the park has stood here, overlooking the Mediterranean and the ancient harbour since the Roman period; 2nd Century.

There are a lot to do here but running down this stretch towards the sea and the snowcapped mountains was a definite highlight of the route, even if the left turn towards the exit (see photo below) was a bit of a tough pull uphill.