Simena Castle (Kaleköy)
Kaleköy / Simena
An ancient seaside village reachable only by boat; climb the castle for views over the Kekova islands, with a Lycian sarcophagus standing in the water.
Kaleköy is the ancient city of Simena. It has no road access and can only be reached by boat from Üçağız or Kaş. Above the village stands a medieval castle with a small rock-cut theatre inside, and from the top you can see the whole of Kekova Bay. A Lycian sarcophagus stands in the shallow water by the harbor, the most classic image of Kekova. The castle charges a small entrance fee, and a visit takes about 1 hour. The village has an ice cream shop and seafood restaurants.
Opening hours
Daytime (with boat trip)
Nearby sights
- Üçağız & Teimiussa
- Kekova Sunken City
- Aperlae
- Andriake & Lycian Civilizations Museum
- St. Nicholas Church (Demre)
- Myra
- Lycian Way (Kaş–Üçağız section)
- Phellos