Demre
Demre, on the Mediterranean coast of Antalya Province, stands over the ruins of ancient Myra and is home to the tomb of Saint Nicholas — the 4th-century bishop whose legendary generosity gave rise to the Santa Claus tradition. The town draws Christian pilgrims alongside other visitors, with a compact centre, historic churches, and mountain scenery close at hand. It was known as Kale until 2005, and a Greek Christian community lived here until the 1923 population exchange.
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- Population25,893
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10.0 km6.2 mi
Demre: quick answers
Where is Demre?
Demre is in Antalya, Türkiye, about 96 km59 miles in a straight line from the city of Antalya.
How do you get to Demre?
The nearest airport is Antalya (AYT), about 2 hr 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Demre?
The warmest month is July, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is January, with about 161 mm6.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Demre?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 10 restaurants, 6 cafés and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Demre?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kumluca.