Destination
Pisilis
You should see the ruins of Pisilis on the sandy plain formed where the Sarısu stream flows into the sea and at the end of the valley through which the stream passes, adjoining the beach. On the stream bank, the walls of the late Byzantine period castle, and at the entrance of the valley, a little above the road, the Byzantine church with two intact walls will attract your attention during your tour of the ancient city.
Pisilis and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Address: ORTACA
According to Wikipedia
Pisilis was a small harbor city that was also known in antiquity as Panormus or Panormos. In ancient geography, it lay on the southern coast between Kalynda and Kaunos, and it is identified today as an ancient city and archaeological site.
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Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Pisilis sits within Ortaca, Muğla. The toroti catalogue holds 120 described stops across Muğla, 5 of them in Ortaca.
The nearest stop is Sarıgerme Plajı, 1.3 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Mugla – Antalya route passes 14 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Pisilis?
- You should see the ruins of Pisilis on the sandy plain formed where the Sarısu stream flows into the sea and at the end of the valley through which the stream passes, adjoining the beach. On the stream bank, the walls of the late Byzantine period castle, and at the entrance of the valley, a little above the road, the Byzantine church with two intact walls will attract your attention during your tour of the ancient city.
- Where is Pisilis?
- Pisilis is in Ortaca, Muğla.
- How long does it take to visit Pisilis?
- The suggested visit time for Pisilis is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Pisilis?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Pisilis; the closest are Sarıgerme Plajı, Antik Tuzla, İztuzu Plajı.
- Is Pisilis on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Pisilis lies 14 km from the Mugla – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.