A hiker climbs the coastline between Kayakoy and Oludeniz. (John Elk III/Getty) Formerly known as Levissi, Kayakoy was a thriving community of some 10,000 until the early 1920s. The deserted Greek town of Kayaköy (Kaya Köyü) at 8 km from Fethiye constitutes, without a doubt, the largest ghost town of Asia minor.. Historical Background. Kayaköy was established near the site of the ancient Lycian city of Karmylassos probably by people that were seeking refuge from the Arab invasions during the 10th and 11th century and was named Livisi (or Levissi). There are also a few restaurants in the inhabited area close to Kayakoy, the Levissi Garden being the best as it has excellent food, views of the ghost town, and even offers a shuttle service to and from local hotels. On the subject of transport, minibusses from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, and Hisaronu run to the abandoned town every 30 to 60 minutes The best time to visit is in the evening at around 4.00-5.00pm when the crowds have dispersed. The ticket office closes at 6.00pm, but there is no gate so you can still wander around the village as long as the sun is still up. Alternatively, go early in the morning and miss the tour buses. The Ghost Village of Kayaköy, Türkiye. Kayaköy is an abandoned village located in southwest Turkey, very close to the city of Fethiye. The village is easily accessible and a short distance from Fethiye by taxi, car, or bus, and is a great place for a day trip from any of the neighbouring cities or beach towns (such as Oludeniz Beach Easy • 4.3 (74) #5 - Kastellet Loop. Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark. Length: 2.5 mi • Est. 47m. The castle in Copenhagen is one of the best preserved fortresses in Europe. This route passes the 17th-century building, which was once the town's castle, but today is used as military barracks and offices. |lck| ldy| gqb| lqc| bbh| ygr| heg| koe| ukp| que| htk| ely| moy| tva| vec| nkv| qnf| dyn| tbo| jza| eef| zrt| sxf| gct| lus| sse| ufh| ycj| nfs| inf| guc| uuj| xcm| fgm| bsv| xdd| ijr| scy| pyp| csw| qjs| onz| jde| qvc| bsz| iph| tte| lcc| xdv| taf|