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Kayaköy
Base in Fethiye or Ölüdeniz and give Kayaköy half a day: the abandoned village in the cool hours, then Cold Water Bay. Sleep here only for quiet.
Kayaköy is a Greek ghost village 10 km south of Fethiye: about 500 ruined stone houses on dry slopes, a lower church used for a time as a mosque, and a hilltop chapel above. The ticketed ruins are a small part of a modern resort village with cafés and guesthouses. Most travellers come for two to four hours, walk the alleys before the heat, and go back to Fethiye or Ölüdeniz for the night.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (midday heat, no shade on site)
- Airports
- DLM · AYT
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kayaköy112 ▾
- All emergencies (police, ambulance, fire)112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kayaköy, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists; the real risks are midday heat with no shade, loose stone underfoot in the ruins…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (police, ambulance, fire) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDLM Dalaman (Road transfer to Fethiye, then dolmuş or taxi to Kayaköy; about 1 h to Fethiye.).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea₺60–120 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beer₺120–200 (≈ US$3–5)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₺300–600 (≈ US$8–15)
- Museum or sight ticketAbandoned village entry₺100 (≈ US$3) in 2024 (check)
- Budget bedCamping or glamping bed, a night, per person₺600 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₺3,000 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₺6,000 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,200 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₺2,200 (≈ US$55) · High ₺4,000 (≈ US$100)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DLM Dalaman (Road transfer to Fethiye, then dolmuş or taxi to Kayaköy; about 1 h to Fethiye.) · AYT Antalya (About 3–3.5 h by road; only useful if you are already on that coast.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kayaköy: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The ruins are steep, uneven and unshaded, so allow slow going. Dolmuş minibuses run from Fethiye main street every 30 minutes and also from Ölüdeniz; the sealed road from Fethiye (Kaya Cd) is winding and narrow, the wider approach is via Ölüdeniz then west on Cumhuriyet Cd. A car helps for Cold Water Bay, Gemile Beach and Afkule.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Dolmuş from Fethiye main street, every 30 min
Regional hub: Lycian rock tombs, harbour, buses onward.
Door to door: About 30 min
Dolmuş, or drive via Cumhuriyet Cd
Blue lagoon and paragliding; needs a bright day.
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
Road south along the coast, or boat from Ölüdeniz
Quiet bay; better as a night than a return trip.
Kaş
overnightDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Bus or drive east along the coast
Harbour town and Kekova kayaking; sleep there.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kayaköy village
Guesthouses, camps and glamping; modern housing sits on the plain north (Keçiler) and west (Kınalı) of the ruins. Quiet at night, few services.
Fethiye
10 km (6.2 mi) north, the regional hub: buses, harbour, Lycian tombs, most beds and restaurants.6.2 mi (10 km) north, the regional hub: buses, harbour, Lycian tombs, most beds and restaurants.
Ölüdeniz
About 10 km (6.2 mi) south-east; lagoon beach and paragliding, dolmuş to Kayaköy.About 6.2 mi (10 km) south-east; lagoon beach and paragliding, dolmuş to Kayaköy.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺1,200–2,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺2,000–3,500 (≈ US$50–90) excl. bed
- High
- ₺3,500 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ₺3,000 | ₺3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺2,200 | ₺4,400 |
| Dolmuş Fethiye ↔ Kayaköy, both ways2 × ₺120 | ₺240 |
| Abandoned village entry2 × ₺100 · 2024 price; check the current ticket | ₺200 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₺400 | ₺800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺860 |
| Trip total≈ ₺4,750 per person per day, bed included | ₺9,500≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in lira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea | ₺60–120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Gözleme turnover | ₺80–150 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Grilled meat or meze plate | ₺250–500 (≈ US$7–13) |
| Beer | ₺120–200 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Dolmuş ride | ₺40–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Abandoned village entry | ₺100 (≈ US$3) in 2024 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₺300–600 (≈ US$8–15) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM or bank in the village and some places take cash only: bring lira.
- The ruins have no shade and rough footing: go at opening or late afternoon, wear grippy shoes.
- The ticketed area is nominally open 08:30–20:00, but that is the kiosk hours; hikers on the trail to Cold Water Bay pass through free outside them.The ticketed area is nominally open 8:30 AM–8:00 PM, but that is the kiosk hours; hikers on the trail to Cold Water Bay pass through free outside them.
- The descent to Afkule monastery is precipitous: skip the lowest sections if you are unsure on your feet.
- Gemile Beach parking and sun-loungers are overpriced: agree the price first.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (police, ambulance, fire)
- 112
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Bu adrese, lütfenTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
Embassy
No embassies in Kayaköy; the nearest consulates are in Izmir and Antalya, embassies in Ankara. For a lost passport, start with your embassy in Ankara.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dolmuş Fethiye → Kayaköy: about ₺40–80 (≈ US$1–2), 30 min
- Taxi Fethiye → Kayaköy: ₺400–700 (≈ US$10–18) (check)
- Dalaman airport → Fethiye, shuttle: about ₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Merhaba — Hello (mer-hah-BAH)
- Teşekkürler — Thank you (teh-shek-kewr-LER)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (neh kah-DAR)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (kart-LAH ur-deh-yeh-bee-LEER mee-yim)
- Tuvalet nerede? — Where is the toilet? (too-vah-LET NEH-reh-deh)
- Hesap, lütfen — The bill, please (heh-SAP, LEWT-fen)
Cash matters: no ATM in the village.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kayaköy. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (midday heat, no shade on site) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DLM: last shuttle and dolmuş times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: ticket office and lower church, hilltop chapel, Cold Water Bay trail, Gemiler Cd west.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (abandoned village kiosk, Cold Water Bay, Gemile Beach, Afkule) and eat pages with last orders.
- Heat and footing fixtures so the ruins can go green or amber by hour.