Andriake has historical importance as the port of the ancient city of Myra at the point where the Demre river empties into the sea. It is still used as a pier where many tourists visit to embark in boats to discover the surroundings.
In this article, you will find all the important information you need to know before visiting Andriake, including history, activities, location, tours, and access.
Let's discover Andriake in Demre !
What can I do at Andriake?
Andriake is located in Demre District of Antalya. It was serving as the harbour of Myra Ancient City.
While visiting the city, you will encounter with a bath complex, an agora, workshops, a synagogue a church, honorary monuments and a cistern. Also, the historical granarium structure (granary) has been turned into a museum about the Lycian Civilization today.
Lycian Civilizations Museum
You can visit the Lycian Civilizations Museum in the site. You can visit both Andriake ancient site and the museum with a single ticket.
You can watch a short informative film about the Lycian Civilizations at the entrance of the museum. In the museum, you should definitely see the simulation of a ship docked in a Lycian city.
The museum building was built after a restoration of the Granarium (Imperial Silo), which was built in 129-130 AD, with a width of 2307 m2. It consists of 8 sections arranged on behalf of the cities of the Lycian Union.
Boat Tours to Kekova from Andriake (Cayagzı)
This is the best starting point for daily boat trips to Kaleköy, Kekova, Sunken City, Ucagiz, Tersane Bay. You can rent a boat as a small group or join a mixed group.
You will see the ancient structures submerged under water. You will arrive at Kekova Island in about 25 minutes from departure.You are also given one hour of free time to visit Kaleköy settlement. The trip continues with swimming breaks in the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean.
Cayagzi Beach
Çayagzi Beach, with its shallow and clear waters is especially suitable for families with small children.
Entrance, Tickets and Tours
The price for this excursion is about € 17.84 per person which takes 8 hours. The excursion boat departs from the Andiake harbour and set off to Kekova Island.
While cruising along the water and relaxing on a sunny deck, see the sunken city ruins of Simena and see Kaleköy's Byzantine castle from a distance.
How to get to Andriake
Andriake is located between Kekova and Demre. Being within the borders of Demre, in the west of Antalya, Andriake is 5 km away from the center of Demre and 45 km from Kaş.
By car: The brown sign of "Cayagzı-Andriake" on the Kaş-Demre road, will direct you to the ancient site.
By bus: You can reach Cayagzı, where Andiake is located, by public buses departing from Demre Bus Station.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Andriake is located between Kekova and Demre. Being within the borders of Demre, in the west of Antalya, Andriake is 5 km away from the center of Demre and 45 km from Kaş.
Andriake is located between Kekova and Demre. Being within the borders of Demre, in the west of Antalya, Andriake is 5 km away from the center of Demre and 45 km from Kaş.
By car: The brown sign of "Cayagzı-Andriake" on the Kaş-Demre road, will direct you to the ancient site.
By bus: You can reach Cayagzı, where Andiake is located, by public buses departing from Demre Bus Station.
While visiting the city, you will encounter with a bath complex, an agora, workshops, a synagogue a church, honorary monuments and a cistern. Also, the historical granarium structure (granary) has been turned into a museum about the Lycian Civilization today.
The Museum Card is valid at the entrance to Andriake. The price for the entrance to Andriake is determined as 12.5 TL in 2021. You can visit Andriake and the museum inside with a single ticket.
History of the Andriake
There was a settlement on Andriake as a small city in Lycia although it was famed as the harbour of Myra in the ancient times. Anrdiake was an important port of the Lycian Region, like the cities of Patara and Phaselis.
Myra stood out as a very important city where St. Nicholas was the bishop and the church where the saint's tomb was located. As the port of this important and rich city, Andriake was heavily traded.