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Kaleköy (Simena): Kekova boat tour stop
Kaleköy is the Kekova stop where you can see the traces of ancient Simena and today’s coastal life together. The castle, the small theater carved into the rock and the surrounding historical ruins are the focus of this visit.
What do the names Kaleköy and Simena describe?
Today’s Kaleköy is based on the old settlement Simena. The castle, overlooking the coastal settlement, attracts the attention of those who want to evaluate the view and historical texture together during their visit.
The small theater carved into the rock inside the castle is one of the remarkable structures of the region. The tomb structures around the coast and hillside also allow you to see the history of Simena side by side with the current settlement.
Evaluate the break according to your interest
If you want to spend time on land, first find out the current stopover time and return point to the boat. Planning your walking, photography and castle visit, if any, according to this period will ease the flow of the day.
Check the current entrance and visit information of the ruins from the official source. Especially if you are considering the castle section, it would be useful to take shoes that you can walk in comfortably.
A coastal settlement where life continues
While visiting Kaleköy, remember that you are not just at a photo spot. Respect local life in areas where homes, businesses and passageways are located; Explore without climbing historical buildings and entering private areas.
From the Sunken City to Kaleköy, then to Üçağız
Kaleköy follows the Sunken City on our Kekova daily tour. In the continuation of the program, Üçağız and Yağlıca Bays are planned. Stop order and current durations depend on the captain’s weather and sea assessment.
See Kaleköy on our daily route
You can prepare your date, guest and meal preferences on the daily tour page; If you are considering a private tour, you can share the places you want to see with us via WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kaleköy is the current settlement where the ancient settlement Simena is located.
The small, rock-carved theater inside the castle is one of the main buildings. Check the official site page for up-to-date visiting information.
