Hiking from Simena to the Myra Ruins on the Lycian Way

Total Distance: 23km

The first section will be a moderate remote hike to Kapakli for 6km.

There are a couple of many nice spots for wild camping along this section as well as a restaurant that you will pass through that offers camping.

There are ruins of a fortress located off trail to the south on top of a hill. You’ll be able to see it in the distance when you walk past. There’s another fortress located on the trail you will walk near.

The next section will be a longer section connecting Kapakli to the end of Demre near the Myra Ruins, for 16km.

Most of this section you will be ascending and descending a hillside up to the village of Gurses.

There is much rocky and uneven terrain here so be careful.

There are a few water sources, but they are often dirty. You can get water from the market directly on route in the village of Gurses.

Once you reach to Demre you’ll be able to see the beautiful Myra Ruins.

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