Best places to visit in the Kekova Region

Kekova Island which gave its name to the region lies just across from Üçağız, the little fishing village where I was born. The region is famous for its crystal clean azure waters, its Lycian history and stunningly beautiful bays.
Here are some of my favourite places that I recommend you visit. Some of them are included in our regular day trip, others I can show you on a private tour and explain their history.
In this beautiful region of Kekova there are so many beauty spots to visit, so many historical sites, so many scenic coves that one day is not enough - you really need 4 or 5 days to visit Kekova!

SUNKEN CITY
This city on the island of Kekova was submerged by the sea after an earthquake in 2nd century. Its historical name is Dolichiste.

KARI KOCA BAY
In the 1960s 5 old ladies lived in this cove

PIRATE CAVE
Natural cave in the rock surrounded by beautiful clear waters. Legend has it that it was used by pirates in ancient times.

KALEKÖY/SIMENA
The village of Kaleköy was once home to the ancient city of Simena. Visit the castle and Lycian necropolis.

LYCIAN TOMBS
The Kekova region is scattered with rock tombs and sarcophagı from the Lycian period

TERSANE BAY
This turquoise-coloured bay was a shipbuilding area during the Lycian period

GOKKAYA BAY
Gokkaya Bay is the stunning location of undisturbed natural beauty

HAMIDIYE BAY
Taking its name from a ship belonging to the Ottoman Navy, Hamidiye Bay is another where you can swim in the depths of history.

AŞIRLI ISLAND
The only inhabitants of the island are a flock of wild goats

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