The plain of Demre, which was formed by the alluvial soil carried by Demre river is located at the southeastern end of the Teke peninsula. Demre is today a very popular and interesting tourism centre for daily tourism. Also the Church of St. Nicholas and a big number of rock tombs and the marvellous coast are located here. A bishop named St. Nicholas lived here during the 4th century because of his efforts the city became very famous. A church was built in his name here ,when St.Nicholas died.

Today Demre is a centre of greenhouses, and citrus fruits. The remains of the antique city lie in the area called Kocademre located 1 km to the north.. Among many remains e.g. such as the theatre, the agora ,acropolis and aqueduct the most important ruin of the ancient city of Myra visible today is the Necropolis full of Lycian rock tombs, which are unique in the world. Lycians always put their dead into a sarcophagus placed on a high rocky podium or in the rock tombs carved into the rock face high up on the mountains. The house-type tombs carved into the front façades had one or several chambers. The dead were placed with their most beloved articles like jewellery, clothes and food. Reliefs on the face of the rock tombs shows they alive professions of the dead.. Authentic local souvenirs are sold in shops and you could find some restaurants in the area.

St. Nicholas Church

St. Nicholas, was born in Patara in around 300 A.D. He lived as a bishop in the city of Myra where he died. He was seen as the greatest protector and guard of sailors, merchants, the poor and above all, children. Still today its believed that he bring presents to children in the whole Christian world on Christmas Day every year. When he was a bishop, he treated everybody the same. His advice was convincing and he used to pray day and night.Because of legends and miracles, that can not be listed here. As St. Claus he became famous all over the world. In Myra, St. Nicholas celebrations take place every year on 6th of December. The church was repaired several times and survived up to the present time.

Andriake

Andriake, a harbour town is located at the point where the Demre creek flows into the sea. Its most important remain is the rectangular Granarium. Andriake is the starting port of daily boat tours to Kekova (must see). The Demre Mineral Springs Spa are closed to the northwest of the beach where yopu could find touristic fish restaurants as well.

Simena

The ancient city of Simena is located on the peninsula right across the island of Kekova. Among the ruins of Simena the small fishing village Kale (since March 2005 Kale is renamed to Demre) is located today. The village of Üça??z is located in a distance of 19 km from Demre–Kaş highway. Boat tours are organized to here from Demre/Andirake and Kaş. Many fish restaurants along the shore serve to boat and yacht tourists. Another ancient village in the area is Simena, whith a famous fortress surrounding the acropolis. The history of the city dates back to around 3000 B.C. and was very turbululent and changeable.