Places to visit in Kayakoy

When we say places to visit in Kayaköy, we should not make a travel plan like a metropolitan city because this place is a place of natural beauty, a place built on an ancient city. Therefore, Kayaköy is already a place to visit on its own, but there is also Af Kule Monastery, Gemile Bay and Kayaköy itself. Af Kule Monastery is close to Kayaköy, it is about 4 km away from Kayaköy, you go through a forested path and the view and the abundant oxygen you encounter at the end makes us dizzy. There are different stories told about this place. According to the stories, Jesus Christ stayed here for a while and some priests retreated here for a long time and asked for forgiveness for their sins. There are stories in this way, we recommend you to listen to the guides. Another important place is Gemile Bay, which is a natural beauty, it is possible to reach here both by boat tour and on foot, it is about 5-6 km from Kayaköy. Pine trees, olive trees and various laurel leaves are available here. It is a very natural and natural place. There are also promenade areas where not only foreign tourists but also locals have picnics from time to time. Kayaköy has a very old and deep-rooted civilization. There are many big worlds inside this small place, approximately 25.000 people lived in the village at one time. In 1900, the village had a population of about 7,000. There were schools, libraries, churches, hospitals, pharmacies and art workshops. The stone streets are already exquisitely designed and none of them block each other from the sun. The view is amazing, even though the city is empty, it gives you a mystical and mysterious atmosphere. The district is a must-see place to visit. It is one of the places that shows how big those people who reflect their civilization actually think.

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