Most Kekova boat trips pause at Üçağız and Kaleköy (ancient Simena), and they're worth lingering over. Sleepy, car-free and impossibly pretty, these villages mix Lycian history with simple waterfront life. Here's what to see and do.
Kaleköy (Simena) & its castle
Reachable only by boat or on foot, Kaleköy climbs a hillside crowned by a medieval castle. Inside is the smallest amphitheatre of the ancient world, carved into the rock, with a sweeping view over Kekova. Lycian sarcophagi stand in the village and even out in the bay.
Üçağız village
On the mainland, Üçağız is a working fishing village and the main gateway to Kekova by road. It has a sheltered harbour, waterfront restaurants serving the day's catch, and the ruins of ancient Teimiussa scattered among the houses — a lovely, low-key base for exploring.
How to visit
The most scenic way is by boat from Kaş, which combines the villages with the sunken city and swim stops. By road, Üçağız is about an hour from Kaş; from there, small boats and kayaks reach Kaleköy. Allow time to walk up to the castle and to eat by the water.
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