Simena Attractions

On the eastern peninsula of Tristomas Bay, a medieval castle looks down over the tiny village of Kaleüçagiz. The site of ancient Simena dating from the fourth century B.C. usually has to be reached by boat. The castle was built on the foundations of an ancient citadel. Part of the village can be found inside the castle walls alongside the remains of a temple. Below the fortifications stands a seven-tiered theater with space for 300 seats - an indication that the settlement was not a large one. To the west is the town and in the water on the shore line below lie the well-maintained ruins of the Titus Baths (A.D. 79-81).

Further west can be found a necropolis which contains mostly Roman sarcophagi in the Lycian style. More sarcophagi and remains are to be seen underwater.