Things to do in Kayakoy

Kayakoy is a historic Greek village located near Fethiye and offers many experiences to explore for both history and nature lovers. Here are some things to do in Kayakoy:

1. Explore Historic Kayakoy

Kayakoy is a Greek village abandoned after the exchange in 1923. You can feel the historical atmosphere of the village by walking among the abandoned stone houses, churches and schools. Taxiarhis Church and Panayia Pirgiotissa Church are worth seeing.

2. Kayaköy Art Camp

If you are interested in art, you can participate in art workshops organized in the village. In these camps, you can get training in many art branches such as painting, ceramics and photography.

3. Nature Walks

Kayaköy is an ideal area for nature walks. Part of the Lycian Way passes through Kayaköy, so you can go on nature walks and explore the surrounding natural beauties. Especially the path from Kayaköy to Ölüdeniz offers spectacular views.

4. Paragliding

You can paraglide at Babadağ, a short distance from Kayaköy. It will be a wonderful experience to watch the world famous Ölüdeniz view from a bird's eye view.

5. Taste Stops

You can taste the local Aegean cuisine in the restaurants around Kayaköy. Breakfasts made with organic products and fresh seafood are very popular.

6. Camping or Glamping in Kayaköy

There are campsites or comfortable glamping facilities around the village. It can be an ideal activity to spend a peaceful night in nature.

7. Visit Historical Ancient Cities

You can visit the ancient cities of Letoon, Xanthos and Patara, which are very close to Kayaköy. You can learn about the Lycian civilization by following the traces of history in these ancient cities.

8. Accommodation Close to the Beaches

Kayaköy is only a few kilometers away from Ölüdeniz. You can enjoy the sea on the world-famous beaches of Ölüdeniz during the day and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of Kayaköy in the evening.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Kayakoy Hotels page.