Kaya Koyu is a fairly unusual place. A skeleton population now inhabit what must have been a bustling market town. Its population of Orthodox Greeks were deported during the exchange of populations that took place after the establishment of the Turkish Republic.

The place is slowly decaying and carries an air of poignancy that is marked. Although this doesn't necessarily sound like a good time holiday destination you might consider using it as a base for a few days or a even a week. Its location is very handy for the less visited beaches of the area and the valley in which it nestles is particularly attractive, especially if you approach on the old road from the middle of Fethiye. I like the walk through the old town, with its glimpses of colour remaining on the walls of the ruined houses, on either to the beach or down to Oludeniz with its photogenic lagoon. If you do visit make sure you have a look at the pebble mosaics of the Panayia Pirgiotissa Church which speak eloquently of a community that took pride in it's culture.

Getting There:
It's an easyish walk from Hisaronu (4km - road) or Oludeniz and there are dolmus services from behind the PTT in Fethiye

For more information on Kaya Koyu why not email John Laughlad, a friend of HiTiT, who has made Kaya his home.