Kaleköy Explained

Kaleköy
Native Name Lang:gr
Pushpin Map:Turkey #Europe #Asia
Coordinates:36.1908°N 29.8614°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Antalya Province
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Mediterranean, Demre
Leader Title:Mayor
Population Density Blank1 Km2:auto

Kaleköy (literally "Castle's village" in Turkish) is a village of the Demre district in the Antalya Province of Turkey, located between Kaş and Demre, on the Mediterranean coast. Kaleköy faces the island of Kekova, and can be reached by sea or on foot from Üçağız.

The village lies amidst a Lycian necropolis, which is partially sunken underwater. Kaleköy is overlooked by a Byzantine castle, built in the Middle Ages to fight the pirates who nested in Kekova. The castle contains a small theatre.

Kaleköy is a popular yachting destination.

See also