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Simena<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Welcome to Simena<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Simena: the Lycian city between land and sea<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Simena, today called Kalek\u00f6y<\/strong>, is located on the Mediterranean coast of Lycia<\/strong>, in southwest Turkey.<\/li>\n
  • It is located opposite the island of Kekova<\/strong>, in a peaceful, accessible bay only by boat or on foot<\/strong>, which makes it a place out of time<\/strong>, preserved from mass tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83e\uddec Origins and history<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Simena was a Lycian city<\/strong> probably founded in 4th century BC<\/strong>, mentioned by the Greek geographer Strabon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • She prospered at the time Hellenistic and Roman<\/strong>, integrated into the Lycian Confederation<\/strong>, before declining at the end of Antiquity.<\/li>\n
    • A earthquake in the 2nd century<\/strong> provoked thepartial engulfment<\/strong> of the city, some of whose remains are today submerged under the crystal clear waters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83e\udea8 Archaeological remains<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Lycian rock tombs<\/strong> : dug into the cliff, they dominate the village and bear witness to local funerary beliefs.<\/li>\n
      • Submerged sarcophagi<\/strong> : visible in the shallow water, they offer a striking image of the fusion between history and nature.<\/li>\n
      • Ancient theater<\/strong> : small but well-preserved, built on the hillside, it offers breathtaking views of the sea.<\/li>\n
      • Medieval fortress<\/strong> : built at the top of the village, probably by the Genoese in the Middle Ages<\/strong>, it overlooks the bay and houses the remains of cisterns and ramparts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f Village atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Kalek\u00f6y is a fishing village<\/strong>, without roads or cars, with stone houses<\/strong>, the flowery terraces<\/strong>, and the family restaurants<\/strong> serving fresh fish.<\/li>\n
        • The atmosphere is peaceful and authentic<\/strong>, ideal for a contemplative getaway<\/strong>, between swimming, walking and discovery.<\/li>\n
        • The inhabitants live to the rhythm of the sea, the sun and the curious visitors of this discreet gem<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83c\udf0a Nature and sea<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • The waters around Simena are of exceptional clarity<\/strong>, perfect for the kayak<\/strong>, the snorkeling<\/strong>, or simply to float in silence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • The bay is protected, bordered by mangroves<\/strong>, of limestone rocks<\/strong>, and of small wild coves<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • The island of Kekova<\/strong>, just opposite, houses the submerged ruins of Apollonia<\/strong>, another submerged Lycian city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u2728 Why Simena is unforgettable<\/strong><\/p>\n

            It is a place where history sleeps beneath the waves<\/strong>, where each stone tells a legend<\/strong>, and where silence becomes sacred<\/strong>. Simena is poetic, secret and deeply Mediterranean<\/strong> \u2014 a stopover for sensitive souls, dreamers and sea lovers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>