Tourists visiting the storages along the hiking route often watch locals collecting grain from them.
Fehmi Erkek, a tourism professional from Bezirgan, said the grain storages are over 200 years old and made of cedar wood. "They have served people for centuries. Locals store their harvested products in these storages. The protected storages attract the interest of tourists walking the Lycian Way. Photography enthusiasts frequently visit to take pictures," he added.
Eighty-year-old Ahmet Şalvarlı, who continues to use the grain storage inherited from his grandfather, said he occasionally repairs it. He stores wheat, barley, and chickpeas in the storage.
"I also keep valuable farming tools there. The storage protects our products from rain, cold, and heat. We come and take the products as needed," he said. Walking among the storages, Şalvarlı recalled his childhood, remembered old friends, and felt happy.
Salih Kocabaş said they carefully protect the storages left by their ancestors.
He noted that the grains remain preserved without spoiling and emphasized that the architectural style particularly attracts visitors.
Kocabaş said he volunteers as a guide for tourists walking the Lycian Way: "I explain the storages to tourists and offer them tea. I work to promote the region."
