Eşen River

Eşen River (Turkish: Eşen çeyı or Kocaçay) is a river in south west Turkey. 120 kilometres (75 mi) - 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.

Eşen
Kocaçay
Eşen River
Native nameXantos  (Lycian)
Location
CountryTurkey
ProvincesMuğla
Districts (ilçe)Seydikemer, Fethiye
Physical characteristics
SourceSivrikaya
MouthMediterranean Sea
  location
Muğla Province
Length120 km (75 mi)

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] The river discharces at 36°17′32″N 29°16′00″E to Mediterranean sea.

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