A private full-day boat from Antalya to Kekova puts you face-to-face with the Lycian sunken city and the boat-only village of Simena. Expect long drives to the harbor, calm anchorages for swimming, and a day shaped by sea, sun and ruins.
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The boat eases out of Üçağız as limestone cliffs slide past and turquoise water dares you to jump in. Small coves blink between headlands, and beyond the first spit of land the profile of sunken walls appears like a map pressed into the sea. Simena (Kaleköy) waits across a waterway you can only cross by boat — its castle perched low, its stone houses opening onto the bay.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
12 hours
Fitness Level
Light level of fitness — able to board a small boat, climb short piers, and walk on uneven cobbles.
Wildlife
History
This stretch of the Lycian coast shows coastal settlements and tombs from antiquity; earthquakes and subsidence created the partially sunken structures around Kekova.
Conservation
Kekova lies within a sensitive marine environment—avoid anchoring on seagrass beds, don’t remove artifacts, and pack out all trash.
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Book a private boat for flexibility
Private charters let you linger at coves and schedule Simena visits when the light is best; confirm pickup details in advance.
Bring cash and small bills
Üçağız market and small village cafés often accept only cash for drinks, snacks, or simple meals.
Protect against sun and spray
Strong midday sun and reflective water mean high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat, and UV sunglasses are musts.
Prepare for seasickness
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take preventative medication before boarding; open-air decks help but conditions vary.
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects skin during long periods on open water.
summer
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated through a full day of sun and swimming.
Non-slip deck shoes
Useful for stepping on wet piers and rocky village approaches.
Seasickness medication or wristbands
Helps if you’re sensitive to boat motion on choppy days.