Turkish Riviera · by air via Dalaman or Antalya
A relaxed harbour town on the Lycian coast: Kekova’s sunken city, Simena, diving, Kaputaş and the long beach at Patara.
Riviera feature
Bougainvillea lanes, clear water and a sunken city.
Stay three nights and take the boat on a calm morning.
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The back story
A small harbour town of bougainvillea and diving, with a sunken city and a Greek island across the water.
Ruins under the water
Boat trips over the half-submerged ancient town of Kekova and to the castle village of Simena.
At the mouth of a gorge
A small beach of turquoise water at the mouth of a gorge, between Kaş and Kalkan.
One of Türkiye’s longest beaches
A long sandy beach backed by dunes and the ruins of ancient Patara, a protected turtle nesting site.
By air to Dalaman or Antalya
Fly to Dalaman or Antalya, then about 2½–3½ hours by road along the coast.
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