Kayakoy, Turkey

Top things to do in Kayakoy

13 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Park & nature

Butterfly Valley, Fethiye

Butterfly Valley is a protected canyon and beach near Fethiye, home to diverse butterfly species and popular for hiking and camping.

Outdoor & fun

Babadağ (mountain, Muğla)

Babadağ is a 1,969-meter mountain peak near Fethiye, offering world-class paragliding launch points and panoramic coastal views.

Historic site

Kayaköy

An abandoned Greek village with hundreds of stone houses and churches, now an open-air museum frozen in time.

Historic site

Tomb of Amyntas

A 4th-century BC rock-cut tomb carved into a cliff, a prominent Lycian monument overlooking Fethiye.

Historic site

Telmessos

An ancient Lycian city with ruins including a theater, tombs, and acropolis, now part of modern Fethiye.

Historic site

Gemiler Island

Gemiler Island, off Kayaköy, is an archaeological site with Byzantine churches and tombs, accessible only by boat.

Neighborhood

Fethiye

Fethiye is a coastal city with a lively marina, bustling bazaar, and ancient Lycian ruins, serving as a tourism hub.

Landmark

Kızılada Lighthouse

Kızılada Lighthouse, on a small island near Fethiye, is a historic beacon offering scenic boat tours and sunset views.

Neighborhood

Hisarönü

Hisarönü is a lively village near Ölüdeniz, famous for its bustling restaurants and vibrant nightlife scene.

Neighborhood

Foça, Fethiye

Foça is a coastal neighborhood in Fethiye known for its beaches and ancient Lycian rock tombs carved into cliffs.

Neighborhood

Akarca, Fethiye

Akarca is a peaceful village in Fethiye with traditional stone houses and a serene, rural atmosphere.

Historic site

Carmylessus

An ancient Lycian settlement in Kayakoy with rock-cut tombs and ruins offering a glimpse into a bygone era.

Landmark

Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz is a stunning blue lagoon beach with turquoise waters, a top paragliding destination and resort town near Kayakoy.

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