Kale, or as it is also called Semyon, as it is part of the submerged ancient settlement of Semyon, is a charming town on the slopes with tucked houses and stairs between them instead of roads. It is one of the most quiet and secluded corners in the world, possessing the most beautiful holiday atmosphere.
Seeds built in the bay of Kekova, according to inscriptions, date from the fourth century BC. In the area of the bay there are such famous submerged in the water ancient monuments-cities such as Kekova, Aperlai and Theimoussa. This place is one of the most visited by tourists. Today, the most convenient mode of transport of transport to reach Kekova is by sea.
The current name of the village of Semena - Kale originated from the name of the rock on the high hilly area on which the town is located. Around the town's harbour you can see small houses, behind which this hill rises. Having climbed it, you find yourself in the fortress. This fortress is the dominant feature of the settlement. Inside the fortress there is a small amphitheatre carved into the rock. This ancient is one of the smallest of all the Lycian theatres found. It has seven rows of seats and 300 seats. In the western part of the theatre are Roman fortress walls and rock tombs.
From the top of the fortress there is a fine view of a very wide hollow, which is dotted with the same tombs, the island of Kekova and the village of Uchagiz. At the foot of the at the foot of the fortress grow huge olive trees, in the shade of which it is very pleasant to to rest in the shade. There is a viewing platform in the town. It is also visible from the fortress. It, is apparently not very popular even among the locals, because the ascent to it is by means of old stairs which have collapsed, and it is made of iron planks with the same welded iron benches.
Descending a little lower to the shore among the excavations you can see the ruins of a bathhouse, which with the following inscription: "Presented by the people of Arpelia to Emperor Titus...". Here, besides the submerged city buildings, there are Lycian sarcophagi directly in the sea.
Today's town has a rather modest appearance. There are a small number of small restaurants are located along the shore, and the town itself begins in its inland part - it's just a few houses and shops. Getting to Kale is via the steep overland road from Phoenicia to Cache. Yachts are the main and are lined up along the coast. The population of the village earns for their bread by fishing. Here you can always buy fresh fish. You can also get to Kale from Uchkiz by small boats.
