Kekova Island – Simena the sunken city with beautiful scenery, a stunning place.

Kekova is the name given to a beautiful, sheltered stretch of the Turkish coast enclosed by Kekova Island. It is located in the Kas district of Antalya province. Kekova is categorised as an area of archeological interest and hence, is a completely undeveloped paradise as building is not allowed.
Kekova Island is uninhabited with an area of 4.5 km². It faces the villages of Kaleköy (ancient Simena) and Üçagiz (ancient Teimioussa).

Kaleköy dates back to Lycian and Ottoman times. It is a small village with partly sunken ruins, many tombs and a fascinating castle. Access to the village is possible only by foot or by boat.

Üçagiz is accessible by road and is one km from Kaleköy, with the ruins of Teimioussa to the east. Despite an influx of day tourists, the village still remains relatively unspoilt.
The name "Üçagiz" means "three mouths", referring to the three exits from the bay to open sea.

Most people visit the region on a day trip which usually means only spending one hour exploring the area - certainly not enough to enjoy the peace and quiet in this beautiful place!
If time allows, it is better to stay in pensions in either of the two villages and take more time to explore the area and enjoy its' unique atmosphere.

Both villages offer a rare glimpse of traditional village life and an opportunity to relax in totally unspoilt surroundings.

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Kekova Island - Simena the sunken city with beautiful scenery, a stunning place.

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- a website providing information and links in the Kekova Area, for your holiday or trip.