Myra Attractions 
50km/31mi east of Kas at the mouth of the Demre Dere (Myros in antiquity) lies a wide coastal plain, now an area of plastic-covered greenhouses where vegetables, particularly aubergines and tomatoes, are cultivated. The little town of Kale (Demre) occupies the site of the important Lycian town of Myra, which was visited by the Apostle Paul on his first journey to Rome in A.D. 61. In the third century St Nicholas became Bishop of Myra. Theodosius II made Myra the capital of Lycia.
At the foot of the acropolis, some impressive remains can be seen. Mostly hewn from the rock, the large theater and many Lycian rock tombs, some of them dating from the fourth century, are particularly interesting.
At the foot of the acropolis, some impressive remains can be seen. Mostly hewn from the rock, the large theater and many Lycian rock tombs, some of them dating from the fourth century, are particularly interesting.
Kale - Basilica of St Nicholas
In Kale stands the early medieval domed Basilica of St Nicholas. Apart from minor restoration work, the church has been preserved in its original 11th century form. Built into the sides of the nave are second and third century sarcophagi. Remains of frescoes can be seen in the apse and at certain points on the wall.
