Vasilia / Karsiyaka

The area is access sensitive!

Access is restricted from January 1 to July 1 due to nesting peregrine falcons.

Access

Coming from Kozan Koy, continue along the road that winds up and over the mountain following signs for Karsıyaka. At the edge of Karsıyaka village, 150 m after passing several white villas on your left, take a right turn (35.343284, 33.118900). There is a somewhat hidden sign for Sina Monastery. If you reach the mosque, you have gone too far.

Follow the dirt track, keeping right at both forks in the road. Park at the monastery. Approximately 20 minutes from Kozan Koy.

Note: The condition of this dirt track varies and may not always be suitable for low-clearance cars.

Approach

From the parking area, continue on foot up the dirt road between the olive trees. Turn right after 150 m and then continue to the end of this road. Follow the signs for the Karsıyaka Trail, which is marked with green and white paint on the rocks.

Approximately five minutes from the parking area you will see an old concrete wall on your left with the slab visible above you. To reach the Delta Sector, scramble up the rocky scree until you reach a faint path leading to the right. Continue zig-zagging up this path to the base of the crag.

To reach the Cathedral sector, continue to follow the signs for the Karsıyaka Trail, which is marked with green and white paint on the rocks. The trail passes directly beneath the cliff.