Kayakoy: The abandoned Greek village is a short walk from Cold Water Bay
The bay is named after the fresh water springs that make for a cooling swim. There’s a single restaurant offering some provisions set on the hill overlooking the bay. Highly recommended is a walk to the abandoned Greek village of Kayakoy, last inhabited in the 1920’s but still remarkably intact.
The family run restaurant offers similar fare to most around the Gocek Bay area, but being on the margins of the main sailing area, the staff always try hard to go the extra mile. Although there’s no quay, you’ll usually get help anchoring up and there’s often a taxi service to the shore if you don’t want to bother getting your dinghy out.
It is a bit of a climb up to the restaurant but the views are worth it. It’s generally a tranquil place though the local donkey, being a rather vocal insomniac, has nearly met an early end on several occasions! Staff will be happy to point you in the right direction for Kayakoy. It’s not far but I’d recommend proper shoes.