Blue Cruises

Demre is officially the starting and endpoint for the Blue Voyage/Blue Cruises. The harbor is always full of standard style and luxury gulets for you to admire. Although many people will pass by Demre for the sake of their blue cruise, some things can tempt you to stay a day for a look around.

Don’t miss it!

1) The ruins of Myra are found in Demre, and although smaller in size and only taking up an hour or so of your time, they are some of the best-preserved ruins in the south of Turkey. You can walk up close to the ornately carved temples in the rock faces and wander through the well-preserved theater. They are located in the heart of Demre and within walking distance from the bus station.

2) Demre is the home to St Nicholas. In the centimeters of town, you will find the remains of St Nicholas Church. It is said to be where his remains were once buried before the Italians took them off to Italy. It is the main drawing card for many pilgrimage buses coming through throughout the year.

3) Beaches. Two main beaches in Demre and large hotel resorts are now taking them overlords; there are still plenty of coastlines to share. If you don’t have the cash to spoil yourself at the local beach resort, other accommodation options are ions found throughout Demre.

Best places to eat! 
Demre is a real taste of village life. So you will not find your main street full of tourist shops and a thousand options for places to eat. There are some local restaurants you can see, all not too far from the bus sta, time to grab a decent bite to eat.

Kismet Restaurant is in the central car park for the buses visiting St Nicholas Church. This is the place to go for just about anything Turkish. They serve great pi, delicious fresh shish kebabs, and many more. Go here if you are hungry.

2) In the street opposite Kisemet heading down past NUR Pastanesi, you will find the Kangaroo Café. Great place for hamburgers, chips, and an excellent fulfill-the-belly kind of meal.

Gulet Cruises starting from Demre.
Demre is a small village with a bustling harbor. Not only can you jump on a Turkish gulet from here to visit the fantastic sites nearby on a day trip, but it is also the harbor for you to embark or disembark on the infamous Turkish Blue Cruises. Demre is an essential spot for Turkish gulet holidays. People are usually transferred in and out of Olympos, meaning the gulet cruise; Demre harbor is where you join these popular Fethiye Blue Cruises. You can visit our Gulet Boat Turkey page for more information and Gulet options.