Kayakoy is a small peaceful hamlet sitting 8 kilometres from the centre of Fethiye town in southwestern Turkey. The village offers a wealth of history with a Greek quarter set on the hillsides of which abandoned ruins include old stone houses, shops, churches and a school, virtually untouched since 1923 when the Treaty of Lausanne caused its Greek residents to leave.
If you buy property in Kayakoy, you can be assured of a traditional way of life surrounded by nature with the sounds of chickens and various livestock. Many locals still have large plots of farmland, often growing organic fruit, vegetables and salads. Kayakoy also hosts a few local shops, cafes and restaurants but it is just a short drive to the centre of Fethiye for all your shopping needs.
Getting to Kayakoy From Fethiye
Kayakoy can be reached in two ways from Fethiye. The first is travelling through the holiday resorts of Ovacik and Hisaronu, and the second is via what is known to the locals as the old or back road. This steep winding mountain road travels through dense pine forest areas and offers two great stop-off points.
One takes in stunning views over the bay of Fethiye especially at night with the town lights dancing on the rippling waters, and one overlooks the beautiful natural landscapes. Both offer lovely nature walks to Kayakoy, albeit they are strenuous because the roads are steep.
A small fee needs to be paid to enter the abandoned village, and trekkers can even take a walk a little further by heading over the mountains to the beautiful cold-water springs around the bay from Oludeniz.
Real Estate Market of Kayakoy
Property in Kayakoy mainly comprises of traditional stone built cottages of which many have views of the abandoned ghost village. Some are dilapidated and in need of desperate renovation, and others are stunning luxury Kayakoy villas that have been lovingly restored to excellent standards.
The latter type of Kayakoy property for sale is highly sought after by investors as they prove to be desirable to tourists, therefore earning investors high rental yields.
How to Get There
Despite Kayakoy’s quiet and unobtrusive reputation, it sits on an impressive transport network, making it extremely easy to get about. From Kayakoy, small buses take locals to the central bus station in Fethiye town, and from there, they have access to hundreds of cheap and frequent routes across Turkey.
Dalaman airport that has an extensive summer flight schedule from many countries around the world is also just 45 minutes’ drive away. Lastly, the Fethiye region has invested millions in upgrading their roads including their part of the main D400 highway that runs along the entire Mediterranean coast and road trips are an enjoyable journey to explore surrounding destinations.
Please Note
Many homes in Kayakoy are illegal builds, and the land may not have been issued with any building permission or habitation licence. When searching for property in Kayakoy with Turkey Homes, you can be assured that we only deal with sellers who have all legal paperwork in place. For more information on Kayakoy, the Fethiye region or buying property in Turkey, contact us today.
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