The ancient theatre of Telmessos sits near the harbour, partly restored and partly still being excavated. It was built during the Hellenistic period and expanded by the Romans to hold around 6,000 spectators. The setting is lovely — the stage looks out towards the bay and the islands.
The theatre is freely accessible and you can wander through the seating rows. It is not as grand as Ephesus or Aspendos, but the integration with the modern town gives it a different character. Residential streets run along its upper rim and cats doze on the stone seats. The acoustics are still remarkably good.