Demre is one of the popular tourist attractions located in the southern part of Turkey. This small tourist village what named after the river. It used to be one of the Ancient Lycian towns and had significant importance for the nation.
Today, it is still one of the worth-mentioning villages, especially with the increasing popularity of Demre holidays preferred by foreign tourists. If you want to make the most out of your holiday in Turkey, then Demre may be the best choice for you.
Demre is a small town in Antalya Province, which is the leading province in Turkey in terms of attracting international tourists. A great portion of these visitors does not leave the county without enjoying at least a day in Demre.
It used to be known as Kale until 2005 and it was populated by Christian Greeks until the 1920s. The town is also famous for being close to many tourist attractions you may want to visit during your holiday.
If you planned a holiday in Demre and coming abroad, then you need to land at Antalya airport. From here, you can get a taxi or bus to get to Demre. You can also book a VIP transfer or rent a car at the airport.
Since Demre is about 140 kilometers away from the airport, your trip will take about 2 hours on average by taxi. It generally takes about two and a half hours by bus too.
You have unlimited options to get around Demre. Besides public transportation, which are buses and shuttles, you can also rent a bicycle, motorcycle, or car to enjoy the town. In addition to this, VIP transfers are very popular in the area due to their low costs.
Besides land travel, you can also prefer water transportation means. In this regard, you can find plenty of rental boats or similar services at Demre harbour.
Demre was populated by Christian Greeks for long years, and you can find plenty of religious stuff in the area. However, the most important feature of Demre is being one of the main towns in Ancient Lycia.
The town is also famous for its amazing waters, untouched nature, Myra Ancient City historical site, including rock tombs, which are carved into the mountain, and ancient open-air theatre.
Demre weather is always sunny because the summer season lasts longer in the area. In general, most people prefer to visit Demre during the peak season, i.e., the summer season.
However, if you would like to avoid the tourist horde, you can also prefer to visit the town during spring or fall. You can still enjoy all the opportunities in these seasons. The town also attracts visitors even in the winter season.
Demre shopping opportunities allow you to enjoy very authentic goods that you can buy as a souvenir. However, besides shopping, you can engage in various water and extreme sports in the area.
The town is an amazing choice for those who love visiting historical sites. If you are a religious Christian, you will also love the opportunity to visit the Santa Claus Museum or Church of St. Nicholas.
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Demre offers a wide range of historical places for its guests. Some of these include Myra Ancient City, Rock Tombs, Church of St. Nicholas, Santa Claus Museum, Andreaka Ancient City, Arykanda, Cyanea, and Sura Ancient City.
Demre beach offers a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Besides, you can also visit Tasdibi Beach, Suluklu Beach, Kumlu Iskele Beach, Beymelek Beach, and Cayagzi Beach during your stay.
The nightlife in Demre continues until the first light in the morning. Although we cannot say that it is wild, we are pretty sure that it will be satisfactory for most visitors. Some of the most famous clubs in the town open after 10.30 PM.
Demre villas are the main accommodation type in the town. Although there are other accommodation types, they are inadequate and can be quite costly. On the other hand, the villa accommodation industry received a great investment in the last decade.
You can literally find all kinds of villas to enjoy a holiday in Demre only in minutes. For this purpose, you can visit our main page and check out and filter the available alternatives. Moreover, you can book them without any additional costs!
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