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Ucagiz

The landlocked bay of Ucagiz is accessed through a rocky channel. The shoreline in the vicinity is littered with the remains of Lycian settlements, some now submerged under the translucent waters of the calm, shallow gulf. Many of these settlements can be explored on your Ucagiz yacht charter. On the northern shore of the bay is a mineral spring, which has been dammed and dinghy moorings is available. The water is ice cold and a local myth says, "Any man who can sit in it for five minutes is an iron man!".  Inland lie the neglected ruins of Apollonia and the substantial ruins of Cyaneae. 

The most romantic of the ruins are those submerged along the northern coast of Kekova Island known as the Sunken City. The underwater remains include stairs, pavements and the walls of houses – snorkeling here is not allowed but you can explore by sea-kayak.  The acropolis and necropolis of ancient Teimiussa lie to the east of Ucagiz and date from the 4th century BC. Above the picturesque village of Kale – accessible on foot from Ucagiz – is a ruined castle of the Knights of St. John, which offers magnificent views. Inside, there is a theater carved into the rock, while on the eastern slopes of the hill stand some well-preserved sarcophagi. Back in Ucagiz, there is a good selection of restaurants and you can expect to find yourself persuaded to buy oregano and printed headscarves from locals.

 

Mooring:

  • There are several anchorages in the bay.
  • Off the village, several of the restaurants have piers and yachts can go bows-to with care.
  • There are 5-foot (1.5-meter) depths at the extremity and 6.5-foot (2-meter) depths located about 66 feet (20 meters) off.
  • You can also anchor in the eastern half of the bay off the ruins in waters 13 - 16 feet (4-5 meters)

To Do:

  • Take a dip in the cold mineral spring
  • Kayak around the Sunken City
  • Visit ancient Teimiussa

Facilities:

  • Water
  • Limited provisions
  • Restaurants