SAILNSTAY Demre Andriake Harbour, Turkey

Andriake Ancient Harbour – The Maritime Gateway of Myra

Andriake Ancient Harbour was the primary port of the ancient city of Myra and one of the most important maritime centers along the Lycian Coast. Located near modern-day Demre, this harbour connected inland Lycian settlements to Mediterranean…
Aquarium Bay, Demre Turkey

Things to Do in Demre – Ancient Myra, Kekova & Coastal Highlights

Demre is one of the most historically significant yet quietly understated destinations along Turkey’s Lycian Coast. Located west of Antalya between Finike and Kaş (Kas), this small Mediterranean district holds extraordinary archaeological…
Andriake Beach also known Turtle Beach, Demre Turkey

Demre Beaches – Andriake, Beymelek & the Quiet Shores of the Lycian Coast

Demre's coastline is one of the most understated stretches along Turkey’s Lycian Coast. Unlike the resort-focused beaches of Antalya or the dramatic cliff bays of Kaş, Demre offers wide, open shores shaped by ancient harbours, fertile plains,…
Lycian Rock-cut tombs in Myra, Demre

Myra Ancient City – Lycian Tombs & Roman Theatre in Demre

Myra Ancient City is one of the most visually striking and historically significant archaeological sites along Turkey’s Lycian Coast. Located near the modern town of Demre in Antalya Province, Myra is best known for its dramatic rock-cut Lycian…
St. Nicholas Church Museum, Demre Antalya

St. Nicholas Church – The Historic Church of Santa Claus in Demre

Aziz Nikolaos Kilisesi (St. Nicholas Church) in Demre is one of the most historically significant Christian pilgrimage sites in the eastern Mediterranean. Located near the ancient city of Myra along Turkey’s Lycian Coast, this Byzantine church…
Sailing over the sunken city of Kekova, Kekova Turkey

Kekova Island & the Sunken City – Exploring the Lycian Coast from Demre

Kekova Island is one of the most visually distinctive coastal landscapes along Turkey’s Lycian Coast. Located offshore from Demre between Kaş (Kas) and Finike, Kekova is famous for its partially submerged ancient ruins, clear turquoise waters,…
Demre Kas Demre Route MapSAILNSTAY