Kayaköy built on the hill of a small green plain is an old Greek town which was abandoned after Greeks left for Greece and Turkish people living in Greece came to Turkey after the founding of Turkey following the destruction of the Ottoman Empire.
Located 8 km from Fethiye, the deserted village of Kayaköy encompasses 3000 empty stone houses, hence the name Kayaköy (stone village in Turkish). The ghost city is now a museum, and farms and houses are built in the valley next to it.
Nowadays there are many guest houses and vacation rentals available in the area for travelers looking for a peaceful holiday.
The beach of Gemile is about 4 kilometers (5 minutes) by car from Kayaköy. You can also trek down the hill to the seashore in about 45 minutes.
Public transportation from Fethiye to Kayaköy is frequent.
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The ghost village remains a protected museum site. The stone houses are slowly being restored by authorities. A small entrance fee is now charged to enter the main part of the abandoned village. The surrounding valley has more guesthouses and boutique hotels than in previous years, but the atmosphere remains peaceful. Gemile Beach is still pristine and less crowded than Ölüdeniz. The hiking trail from Kayaköy down to Gemile is well-marked as part of the Lycian Way.