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Kekova, also named Caravola, is a small Turkish island near Demre district of Antalya province which faces the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağız. Kekova has an area of 4.5 km² and is uninhabited.
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Kekova Island

Kekova Adası, 07570 Demre/Antalya, Türkiye
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Kekova, also named Caravola, is a small Turkish island near Demre district of Antalya province which faces the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağız. Kekova has an area of 4.5 km² and is uninhabited.

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Kekova Island is one of those rare places where history and nature exist side by side, quietly and beautifully. As you glide across the turquoise waters by boat, the first thing that strikes you is the clarity of the sea — so transparent that you can almost touch the ancient ruins submerged just beneath the surface. It’s a surreal, almost dreamlike sight.

The sunken city, with its stone walls, staircases, and ancient foundations, silently tells stories of life, trade, and time lost to earthquakes centuries ago. There’s no glass or barrier between you and this past — just water, light, and imagination. It’s both humbling and awe-inspiring.

What makes Kekova special isn’t just the ruins, though. It’s the serenity. There are no crowds, no overbuilt developments — only untouched coves, the hum of the sea, and the occasional sound of a passing boat. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, swim in history, and simply be.

For anyone exploring the southern coast of Turkey, Kekova isn’t just worth visiting — it’s a moment of stillness and wonder you’ll carry with you long after...

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Kekova is a beautiful island located west of the city of Antalya. It takes a long time to get there by car, so we went there on a boat trip that visited several other destinations. The people of Kekova are very hospitable and the prices of things are very cheap. If you wish, you can climb the island to a huge castle. However, the road to most places in Kekova is very narrow as all the houses are close to each other. It took a lot of effort to get to the top as it was warm (40+) and very tight. But the view and the castle was amazing. There is a huge tomb in the water that I recommend to visit. It is easy to reach and close to the ground, so some people swim to the grave. If you go up the island, there is a place with a lot of tombs. Some are open but also empty. There is also a lot of other ancient architecture from the Roman era around the island. Overall a great experience and would recommend

كيكوفا هي جزيرة جميلة تقع غرب مدينة أنطاليا. هناك رحلة بالسيارة من هناك رحلة طويلة بالسيارة. أهل كيكوفا مضيافون للغاية وأسعار رخيصة جدا. هبطت الجزيرة إلى قلعة ضخمة. بعض الأماكن في كثير من الأماكن في كيكوفا ضيقة للغاية. استغرق الأمر الكثير من الجهد للوصول إلى القمة حيث كانت دافئة (40 +). لكن المنظر والقلعة كانت رائعة. هناك قبر ضخم في الماء أوصي بزيارته. من السهل الوصول إلى الأرض وقربها. المنزل من المقابر. جيدة بشكل جيد. هناك أيضا الكثير من الهندسة المعمارية القديمة الأخرى من العصر الروماني حول الجزيرة. إفي المجمل تجربة رائعة وسوف أوصي

Kekova, Antalya şehrinin batısında bulunan güzel bir adadır. Oraya arabayla gitmek uzun zaman alıyor, bu yüzden oraya birkaç başka destinasyonu ziyaret eden bir tekne gezisine gittik. Kekova halkı çok misafirperver ve eşyaların fiyatları çok ucuz. Dilerseniz adaya tırmanarak devasa bir kaleye çıkabilirsiniz. Ancak Kekova'da çoğu yere giden yol bütün evler birbirine yakın olduğu için çok dar. Sıcak (40+) ve çok dar olduğu için zirveye çıkmak çok çaba gerektirdi. Ama manzara ve kale harikaydı. Suyun içinde ziyaret etmenizi tavsiye ettiğim devasa bir mezar var. Ulaşılması ve yere yakın olması kolaydır, bu nedenle bazı insanlar mezara yüzer. Adaya çıkarsanız, mezarların çok olduğu bir yer var. Bazıları açık ama aynı zamanda boş. Ayrıca adanın çevresinde Roma döneminden kalma çok sayıda başka antik mimari var. Genel olarak harika bir deneyim ve tavsiye ederim

Кекова — красивый остров, расположенный к западу от города Анталия. Дорога туда на машине занимает много времени, поэтому мы отправились туда на лодке, посетив несколько других мест. Жители Кекова очень гостеприимны, а цены на вещи очень низкие. При желании можно подняться по острову к огромному замку. Однако дорога к большинству мест в Кекова очень узкая, так как все дома стоят близко друг к другу. Чтобы добраться до вершины, пришлось приложить немало усилий, так как было тепло (40+) и очень тесно. Но вид и замок были потрясающими. В воде есть огромная гробница, которую я рекомендую посетить. До него легко добраться и он находится близко к земле, поэтому некоторые люди доплывают до могилы. Если подняться на остров, там есть место с множеством гробниц. Некоторые из них открыты, но также пусты. На острове также много другой древней архитектуры римской эпохи. В целом отличный опыт...

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5.0
1y

Kekova tekne turu yaklaşık 3 saat sürdü ve ücreti 700 liraydı öğle yemeğinde tavuk mangal yaptı kaptan teknede çok lezzetliydi eline sağlık yanında bulgur pilavı, yoğurtlu makarna, salata ve bezelye vardı ev yemeği lezzetindeydi teşekkür ederiz. Kekova, yani kekik ova adını bolca yetişen kekiklerden almaktaymış. Limana ilerlerken küçük tezgahlarda kekik, magnet, kolye, halhal ve plaj elbisesi gibi alternatifleri değerlendirebilirsiniz. Adanın bir kısmında günümüzde de yaşam devaö ediyor butik oteller mevcut ve uğrak bir nokta anladığım kadarıyla. Dağlara doğru baktığınızda lahitleri görebilirsiniz deniz içerisinde de batmış bir lahit mevcuttu otellerin olduğu kısımda. Likya döneminde bütün kazançlarını teknelerinden sağladıkları için teknenin ters dönmesi hayatın sona ermesi kadar kötü olarak düşünüldüğündem yaşamları sona eren insanların konulduğu lahitlerin üzerlerinin de teknenin ters dönmüş şekline benzetilmesi çok anlamlı bir detay olmuş. Tekne turu sırasında batık şehir civarları çok güzel eğer rehberle gittiyse zamanın yapılarını hamamlarını, su oluklarını, yağmur sularını biriktirip kullandıklarını ve batık liman kısmını ve daha pek çok yeri detaylıca anlatacaklardır. Büyük kayaları oyup oda şeklinde kullanması gerçekten çok emek verildiğini gösteriyor. Suyu berrak olduğundan batık kısımları net olarak görebilirsiniz. Gemilerin tamir edildiği tersane koyunu görebilirsiniz. Suyu çok berrak ve canlı camgöbeği bir mavi rengi var insana huzur veriyor. Yüzme açısından eğer deniz o gün dalgalı ve hava rüzgarlıysa dikkat etmenizi tavsiye ederim tekneden fark etmeden uzaklaşmış olabilirsiniz. Şimdiden iyi eğlenceler.

Not: batık şehir ve civarında yüzme, dalış vs yasak sadece teknelerle ziyaret...

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Kekova Island is one of those rare places where history and nature exist side by side, quietly and beautifully. As you glide across the turquoise waters by boat, the first thing that strikes you is the clarity of the sea — so transparent that you can almost touch the ancient ruins submerged just beneath the surface. It’s a surreal, almost dreamlike sight. The sunken city, with its stone walls, staircases, and ancient foundations, silently tells stories of life, trade, and time lost to earthquakes centuries ago. There’s no glass or barrier between you and this past — just water, light, and imagination. It’s both humbling and awe-inspiring. What makes Kekova special isn’t just the ruins, though. It’s the serenity. There are no crowds, no overbuilt developments — only untouched coves, the hum of the sea, and the occasional sound of a passing boat. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, swim in history, and simply be. For anyone exploring the southern coast of Turkey, Kekova isn’t just worth visiting — it’s a moment of stillness and wonder you’ll carry with you long after you’ve left.
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Kekova is a beautiful island located west of the city of Antalya. It takes a long time to get there by car, so we went there on a boat trip that visited several other destinations. The people of Kekova are very hospitable and the prices of things are very cheap. If you wish, you can climb the island to a huge castle. However, the road to most places in Kekova is very narrow as all the houses are close to each other. It took a lot of effort to get to the top as it was warm (40+) and very tight. But the view and the castle was amazing. There is a huge tomb in the water that I recommend to visit. It is easy to reach and close to the ground, so some people swim to the grave. If you go up the island, there is a place with a lot of tombs. Some are open but also empty. There is also a lot of other ancient architecture from the Roman era around the island. Overall a great experience and would recommend كيكوفا هي جزيرة جميلة تقع غرب مدينة أنطاليا. هناك رحلة بالسيارة من هناك رحلة طويلة بالسيارة. أهل كيكوفا مضيافون للغاية وأسعار رخيصة جدا. هبطت الجزيرة إلى قلعة ضخمة. بعض الأماكن في كثير من الأماكن في كيكوفا ضيقة للغاية. استغرق الأمر الكثير من الجهد للوصول إلى القمة حيث كانت دافئة (40 +). لكن المنظر والقلعة كانت رائعة. هناك قبر ضخم في الماء أوصي بزيارته. من السهل الوصول إلى الأرض وقربها. المنزل من المقابر. جيدة بشكل جيد. هناك أيضا الكثير من الهندسة المعمارية القديمة الأخرى من العصر الروماني حول الجزيرة. إفي المجمل تجربة رائعة وسوف أوصي Kekova, Antalya şehrinin batısında bulunan güzel bir adadır. Oraya arabayla gitmek uzun zaman alıyor, bu yüzden oraya birkaç başka destinasyonu ziyaret eden bir tekne gezisine gittik. Kekova halkı çok misafirperver ve eşyaların fiyatları çok ucuz. Dilerseniz adaya tırmanarak devasa bir kaleye çıkabilirsiniz. Ancak Kekova'da çoğu yere giden yol bütün evler birbirine yakın olduğu için çok dar. Sıcak (40+) ve çok dar olduğu için zirveye çıkmak çok çaba gerektirdi. Ama manzara ve kale harikaydı. Suyun içinde ziyaret etmenizi tavsiye ettiğim devasa bir mezar var. Ulaşılması ve yere yakın olması kolaydır, bu nedenle bazı insanlar mezara yüzer. Adaya çıkarsanız, mezarların çok olduğu bir yer var. Bazıları açık ama aynı zamanda boş. Ayrıca adanın çevresinde Roma döneminden kalma çok sayıda başka antik mimari var. Genel olarak harika bir deneyim ve tavsiye ederim Кекова — красивый остров, расположенный к западу от города Анталия. Дорога туда на машине занимает много времени, поэтому мы отправились туда на лодке, посетив несколько других мест. Жители Кекова очень гостеприимны, а цены на вещи очень низкие. При желании можно подняться по острову к огромному замку. Однако дорога к большинству мест в Кекова очень узкая, так как все дома стоят близко друг к другу. Чтобы добраться до вершины, пришлось приложить немало усилий, так как было тепло (40+) и очень тесно. Но вид и замок были потрясающими. В воде есть огромная гробница, которую я рекомендую посетить. До него легко добраться и он находится близко к земле, поэтому некоторые люди доплывают до могилы. Если подняться на остров, там есть место с множеством гробниц. Некоторые из них открыты, но также пусты. На острове также много другой древней архитектуры римской эпохи. В целом отличный опыт и рекомендую
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Kekova Island is one of those rare places where history and nature exist side by side, quietly and beautifully. As you glide across the turquoise waters by boat, the first thing that strikes you is the clarity of the sea — so transparent that you can almost touch the ancient ruins submerged just beneath the surface. It’s a surreal, almost dreamlike sight. The sunken city, with its stone walls, staircases, and ancient foundations, silently tells stories of life, trade, and time lost to earthquakes centuries ago. There’s no glass or barrier between you and this past — just water, light, and imagination. It’s both humbling and awe-inspiring. What makes Kekova special isn’t just the ruins, though. It’s the serenity. There are no crowds, no overbuilt developments — only untouched coves, the hum of the sea, and the occasional sound of a passing boat. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, swim in history, and simply be. For anyone exploring the southern coast of Turkey, Kekova isn’t just worth visiting — it’s a moment of stillness and wonder you’ll carry with you long after you’ve left.
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Kekova is a beautiful island located west of the city of Antalya. It takes a long time to get there by car, so we went there on a boat trip that visited several other destinations. The people of Kekova are very hospitable and the prices of things are very cheap. If you wish, you can climb the island to a huge castle. However, the road to most places in Kekova is very narrow as all the houses are close to each other. It took a lot of effort to get to the top as it was warm (40+) and very tight. But the view and the castle was amazing. There is a huge tomb in the water that I recommend to visit. It is easy to reach and close to the ground, so some people swim to the grave. If you go up the island, there is a place with a lot of tombs. Some are open but also empty. There is also a lot of other ancient architecture from the Roman era around the island. Overall a great experience and would recommend كيكوفا هي جزيرة جميلة تقع غرب مدينة أنطاليا. هناك رحلة بالسيارة من هناك رحلة طويلة بالسيارة. أهل كيكوفا مضيافون للغاية وأسعار رخيصة جدا. هبطت الجزيرة إلى قلعة ضخمة. بعض الأماكن في كثير من الأماكن في كيكوفا ضيقة للغاية. استغرق الأمر الكثير من الجهد للوصول إلى القمة حيث كانت دافئة (40 +). لكن المنظر والقلعة كانت رائعة. هناك قبر ضخم في الماء أوصي بزيارته. من السهل الوصول إلى الأرض وقربها. المنزل من المقابر. جيدة بشكل جيد. هناك أيضا الكثير من الهندسة المعمارية القديمة الأخرى من العصر الروماني حول الجزيرة. إفي المجمل تجربة رائعة وسوف أوصي Kekova, Antalya şehrinin batısında bulunan güzel bir adadır. Oraya arabayla gitmek uzun zaman alıyor, bu yüzden oraya birkaç başka destinasyonu ziyaret eden bir tekne gezisine gittik. Kekova halkı çok misafirperver ve eşyaların fiyatları çok ucuz. Dilerseniz adaya tırmanarak devasa bir kaleye çıkabilirsiniz. Ancak Kekova'da çoğu yere giden yol bütün evler birbirine yakın olduğu için çok dar. Sıcak (40+) ve çok dar olduğu için zirveye çıkmak çok çaba gerektirdi. Ama manzara ve kale harikaydı. Suyun içinde ziyaret etmenizi tavsiye ettiğim devasa bir mezar var. Ulaşılması ve yere yakın olması kolaydır, bu nedenle bazı insanlar mezara yüzer. Adaya çıkarsanız, mezarların çok olduğu bir yer var. Bazıları açık ama aynı zamanda boş. Ayrıca adanın çevresinde Roma döneminden kalma çok sayıda başka antik mimari var. Genel olarak harika bir deneyim ve tavsiye ederim Кекова — красивый остров, расположенный к западу от города Анталия. Дорога туда на машине занимает много времени, поэтому мы отправились туда на лодке, посетив несколько других мест. Жители Кекова очень гостеприимны, а цены на вещи очень низкие. При желании можно подняться по острову к огромному замку. Однако дорога к большинству мест в Кекова очень узкая, так как все дома стоят близко друг к другу. Чтобы добраться до вершины, пришлось приложить немало усилий, так как было тепло (40+) и очень тесно. Но вид и замок были потрясающими. В воде есть огромная гробница, которую я рекомендую посетить. До него легко добраться и он находится близко к земле, поэтому некоторые люди доплывают до могилы. Если подняться на остров, там есть место с множеством гробниц. Некоторые из них открыты, но также пусты. На острове также много другой древней архитектуры римской эпохи. В целом отличный опыт и рекомендую
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