The Ancient Pirates Cave is south of Aşirlı Island in Gökkaya Bay in the Kekova Region. This paradise on earth in Demre district. It has become the focus of attention of tourist groups and private boats who go on yacht tours to the region.
Korsanlar Cave is an alternative tourism destination offered to passengers by boats taking the Kekova tour. The seawater inside the cave is about 30 meters long and 12 meters high, differs according to the incoming sun rays, resembles a riot of colors, and contains all the tones of turquoise. The Pirate Cave is flooded with tourists every day. On the blue cruise, the big boats on the Kekova tour pass in front of the cave and sometimes stop to introduce the Pirates Cave to their passengers. They take a brief break and allow them to take pictures. Small boats and small private yachts enter the cave and show their passengers around it. It will enable them to take lots of photos and videos. On the other hand, medium-sized yachts insert the yacht's noses into the cave, allowing their customers to see the cave and take snapshots. Small boats take a swimming break in front of the cave. The big yachts on the blue voyage take their customers on small boats and tour the inside of the cave. It allows them to swim for a short time in the cave. From time to time, there is yacht traffic in front of the ancient cave. Small-scale and small yachts wait in line to enter the cave.
The cave is where pirates robbed ships at sea in the past, hiding for robbery, and it has an ancient feature with this aspect. The cave is now known as the Lovers' Cave. It is a place where small groups and lovers meet on small boats. However, some nature lovers oppose the entry of ships into the cave. Some experts state that the cave is one of the endangered Mediterranean monk seals' habitats, and they can go into shock when boats enter the cave. For this reason, he wants the boats to stop in front of the cave and not enter inside. (Ahmet Acar- DHA)