Kaleköy and nearby settlements belonged to the ancient Lycian city of Simena, dating to the 4th century B.C. Earthquakes in the 2nd century A.D. destroyed Simena, transforming it into a sunken city. Swimming and anchoring among the submerged tombs offers an amazing experience for sailors and history enthusiasts alike.
To get the best land view of this extraordinary combination of nature and history, climb to the Byzantine castle. The unusual shapes of the islets visible from this vantage point resulted from ancient quarrying for building stone. It is worth sitting in the small theatre carved into the rocks and gazing out over Kekova Bay. The anchorage provides shelter while you explore these remarkable Lycian ruins and underwater archaeological sites.