About Kekova Sea Kayaking . It continues to be the center of attraction for domestic and foreign tourists every year with the southern coasts of Turkey. In addition to world-famous popular destinations, Kekova is one of the more untouched and yet ready to be discovered places! Are you ready to meet the azure waters of Kekova Island, which is located very close to Kaş and Demre? Here are the places waiting to be discovered in Kekova with Aslar Turizm services!
Being able to witness history in the bays where blue and green meet is one of the best advantages this geography offers us. One of those bays is Kekova , whose popularity has increased in recent years ! Kekova Island , which is one of the most frequent destinations of blue cruises, is a very special area for diving and sea canoe lovers as well as swimming. Its ancient cities are the occasion for history buffs to meet here. There are many ancient cities to visit in Kekova. One of the most impressive among them is the Sunken City …
ancient cities of Kekova , our first stop is the Ancient City of Simena , located in Kaleköy, one of the most famous . Kaleköy, as its name suggests, has a historical castle. Kaleköy, which is under protection as a natural protected area, is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. In Kaleköy, which is no different from the Mediterranean villages of dreams, there are also cute cafes and hostels run by the villagers. As for the ancient city; Simena Ancient City is a city of the Lycian Civilization. Its history dates back to the 4th century BC and is known to have strategic importance. It is possible to see historical artifacts and ruins such as king and rock tombs, sarcophagi, ancient theater in the Ancient City of Simena. There are also ruins from the Roman and Ottoman periods in Simena.
Üçağız Village , which is very close to Kaş and Kalkan, is essentially connected to the Demre district of Antalya. The village, which is built on a natural harbor, can be reached by boat tours. The historical name of the village is Theimussa . It is known that there was a connection between Kekova Island and the ancient city in history, but with the earthquakes, there was no trace of this connection. Unfortunately, most of the artifacts remaining from the ancient city lie under water due to these earthquakes. This is where the real beauty of the city begins. Views of the sunken city can be viewed over the water. Üçağız Village is located only 33 kilometers from the center of Kaş. Those who go to Kas for a holiday should not return without seeing this ancient city.
The submerged ruins due to earthquakes caused the region to be named Sunken City . In fact , Kekova Island is a famous island with the name “Sunken City”. There are gates, sarcophagi, temples and many more historical ruins under the sea. It is possible to watch these ruins from above, but diving is not allowed. For this reason, Batik City is a region especially preferred by those who want to do sea kayaking …
Pirate Cave is one of the places that blue cruise lovers must visit in Kekova . Located on Aşirlı Island , the cave takes its name from the pirates who were in the region in history. Boats can poke their noses up to a part of the cave, so visitors can see inside the cave. For those who want to explore more, sea kayaks come to the rescue. The darkness of the cave can add a mystical atmosphere to your blue voyage.
There is now a bay on our route that is perfect with its name: Aquarium Bay . Although there are many bays with this name in the Aegean and Mediterranean, Aquarium Bay in Kekova can be said to be the most beautiful. The crystal-clear clean sea fascinates with its turquoise color. After swimming here, you may become addicted and want to come back to Kekova every year.
Tersane Bay continues to be famous in the world as one of the most beautiful bays of the Mediterranean strip. Tersane Bay, which draws attention with its ruins both on its shores and under water, takes its name from the fact that it was a shipbuilding area during the Lycian Civilization and Roman Empire. Those who want to see the works in Tersane Bay easily should make room for sea glasses in their bags as well as sunglasses. Because some of the remains here are still under water…
It is possible to discover all the natural and historical beauties of Kekova with daily boat tours and blue cruises. For the Kas Kekova Boat Tour , you need to get on the boats that depart from Kalkan at 09:00 every day during the tourism season or from Kas at 09:30. The boat tour starts with a transfer to Üçağız Village . After a journey of approximately 40 minutes, Üçağız Village is reached. The first stop of the boat tour is the legendary Aquarium Bay. Here we take a 45-minute swimming break and then head towards Tersane Bay. You can swim for 45 minutes by watching the underwater ruins in Terane Bay. The next stop is the Sunken City . Boats cannot anchor in the Sunken City as swimming is not allowed . Watching the ancient city from above while on the move promises a special pleasure for visitors. After the lunch break in Gökkaya , we arrive at the Pirate Cave. Those who wish can explore the Pirate Cave by sea kayak . After the visit to the Pirate Cave, there is a swimming break at Burç Bay. Burç Bay is a region famous for its natural cold water pool formed on the shore, and it offers visitors an unforgettable experience. However, it is worth remembering that we went ashore by swimming. After the pleasant moments in Burç Bay, Kaleköy is the stopover point. It is possible to see the ancient city of Simena here. Let us remind you that Kaleköy can only be reached by sea. For this reason, it is one of the most special stopping points of the boat tour. Finally, there is a swimming break at Adalar Bay and the journey begins.
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