Ucagiz Village

Protected by three narrow sea passages that give the village its modern name (Üçağız meaning "Three Mouths"), Üçağız Village sits inside one of the safest natural harbors on the Mediterranean. Built over the ancient Lycian port city of Theimiussa, this peaceful coastal settlement serves as the mainland gateway to the Kekova region, blending centuries of maritime tradition with living history. Gliding into the landlocked bay aboard a private yacht charter or sailing vacation, you are greeted by an expanse of water so calm it feels like a secluded lake. The rocky shoreline is dotted with ancient sarcophagi, rock-cut Lycian tombs, and ancient city wall fragments that sit right beside white-washed stone village houses and small wooden fishing boats. The bay’s complete protection from open sea swells makes anchoring near Üçağız effortless. The glass-still water provides ideal conditions to dive off the stern, launch paddleboards across the inner harbor, or go snorkeling along the shallow rock edges where ancient carved stones rest beneath the surface. Ashore, Üçağız offers an authentic glimpse into rural Aegean life. Stepping off your tender boat onto the small village pier allows you to wander through cobblestone alleys lined with local craft stalls, village bakeries, and family-run seafood taverns. Dining here means enjoying caught-that-day fish, wild mountain herbs, and local olive oil while watching the sun set over the quiet harbor. Whether chosen as a sheltered overnight anchorage or a gateway to land excursions across Kekova, Üçağız Village remains an essential, soulful stop on any Kekova blue cruise.