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Sea Kayaking in the calm waters of the Kekova Preservation Area is the best and ecologically right way, to visit the Sunken City and the home of Caretta Caretta Turtles.
The natural beauty and sheltered waters of the area guarantees that the complete beginner will love to paddle here as much as the experienced kayaker.
There is no previous kayaking experience needed, it just needs some spirit for adventure and reasonable fitness.
HIGHLIGHTS Kekova Island
Sunken City
Simena Village
Guide / Instructor (BCU certified)
Tandem Kayaks and all safety equipment
Distance of Paddle: ca. 10 km
Duration of Paddle: 3 hrs paddling
Total 8 hour tour (including transfers)
Lunch
Minimum 2 swimbreaks Transfers
THE TOUR (Spoiler alert)
First the group paddles about 3km southwards to Tersane Bay on the Kekova Island. This beautiful bay has very clear water that invites for a swim.
The the underwater and surrounding ruins of the ancient settlement of Xera offer opportunity to explore. Your guide will give information about history of the region.
The next part of our trip goes along the cost of the Kekova Island right above the ruins of the Sunken City of Dolikhiste. Once finished with sightseeing we paddle across to the mainland.
Simena Village is our midday break for lunch and exploration or a swim. Lovely streets with flowers and great views invite you to take pictures and to relax.
In one of the cafes one can try the famous ice-cream served only in this village. These are homemade and with unique flavors like Cactus Fruit or Carob.
The village has a Crusader Castle with great views to discover (10 TL entrance fee).
It is also possible to spend the time here with a swim of the jetty or to take pictures of the Simena Sarcophagus.
After the break we get back in our kayaks to paddle to our final swimstop amongst ancient ruins.
From here the route takes us through the rock-labyrinth to the remains of ancient Teimusa. Here we paddle along the Necropolis with fine examples of Lycian Sarcophagi back to our base.
PRICING & TIMING
From Kalkan
Price: 40€
Departure Time Kalkan: 08:00
with Meis Express Shuttle bus until Kas
meeting with guide and other participants
Departure from Kaş 08:45 (35 min. drive)
Return Time: 17:00 - 18:00 (depends on weather and performance)
From Kaş
Price: 30€
Departure Time : Peninsula 08:30
Departure Time: Office Latebreaks Travel 08.45
Return Time: 16:00 - 17:00 (depends on weather and performance)
From Ucagiz
Price: 30€
Meeting Time 09:30
at our Kayak Base behind Koclar Pension
Return Time 15:00 - 16:00 (depends on weather and performance)
Kekova Adası, günümüz Antalya ili Demre ilçesi Üçağız mevkiinde, Simena antik kentinin 1 km. güneyinde, Andriake Limanının ise 4 km. batısında yer almaktadır. Ada, yaklaşık 7.5 km. uzunluğunda ve en geniş yeri 1.8 km. ölçülerindedir. Ada kuzeydoğu-güneybatı doğrultuludur ve çoğunlukla dik yamaçlı ve en yüksek yeri yaklaşık 180 m. olan dağlık bir yapıdadır. Adanın dağlık yapısı tarıma uygun olmamakla birlikte kentsel yerleşimi de oldukça kısıtlamaktadır.
Soundtrack - Overwerk-Daybreak
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