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Demre

Demre is a town and district in Antalya Province, Turkey, located on the Mediterranean coast in the southern part of the country. It sits near the ancient Lycian city of Myra, which is known for its rock-cut tombs carved into cliffs and a well-preserved Roman theater. The area is also associated with Saint Nicholas of Myra, the historical figure who inspired the Santa Claus legend, and the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre remains a major site for visitors and pilgrims.

In addition to Myra, Demre encompasses the Kekova region, including the sunken ruins near Simena (Kaleköy) and

The local economy centers on agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The area has a typical Mediterranean climate

Notable sites include the Myra theater, the rock-cut tombs, the Church of St. Nicholas, and the Kekova

a
scenic
coastline
accessible
by
boat
from
Demre.
The
village
of
Üçağız
serves
as
a
gateway
for
boat
trips
that
pass
the
sunken
city
of
Kekova
and
connect
with
other
historic
harbors.
Andriake,
the
port
of
ancient
Myra,
is
an
archaeological
site
featuring
remains
of
a
Late
Antique
harbor
and
related
structures.
with
hot,
dry
summers
and
mild,
wet
winters.
Access
to
Demre
is
by
road
from
Antalya
and
Fethiye,
and
the
district
experiences
seasonal
tourist
activity,
particularly
in
spring
and
autumn.
sunken
ruins.
The
region
lies
within
the
broader
historical
region
of
Lycia,
and
ongoing
archaeology
and
preservation
efforts
continue
to
attract
researchers
and
visitors.