Kaş is a tourism resort that stands out with Antalya’s magnificent bays and shores, and its popularity has been increasing in recent years.. With its precious coves lined up on its shores reminiscent of the Dalmatian coast, its peninsulas stretching into the blue, its green and tiny islands that look like an amulet in the middle of the sea, it is beautiful enough to be addictive. With its roofed houses and shops decorated with bougainvillea, it is a unique Mediterranean.
Kaş, which is located on the western shores of Antalya, at the foot of steep slopes, is not only composed of magnificent beaches.
Ancient cities where you can see the traces of different civilizations. With its sunken city in the middle of the sea, its forest cover that preserves its green color almost year-round, its high plateaus and mysterious canyons, it is an enviably rich geography that stimulates the sense of exploration.
Places to Visit in Kaş
one. Kaş Bazaar
Kas Bazaar, the most lively place of Kas. It has a quiet ambience of its own, with its winding streets lined up around the port, boutique hotels with sea views, nostalgic taverns and fish restaurants.. Tall buildings, no disturbing crowd, every corner is Mediterranean warmth. While wandering around the houses with bay windows and cobblestone streets, one wonders where to photograph.
Kaş Uzun Çarşı, the most attractive street of Kaş centre.. This used to be the center of the bazaar.. The street, which is the symbol of Kaş, is very cute with its two-storey houses decorated with bougainvillea and small shops with ornate showcases.. Along the street are two-storey houses with wooden windows and boutiques and souvenir shops on the lower floors.. There are streets around you, where you can enjoy watching such pleasant surroundings.
Lion Sarcophagus is one of the symbol spots of Kaş.. It is immediately on the right as you walk uphill along Uzuncarsi street.. 4 BC. The Lion Sarcophagus, dated to the 4th century BC, stands in the shade of an old sycamore tree. The 4 lion head figures on the roof of the sarcophagus, with its small windows and engravings, seem to have been made by Lycian artists.
2. Little Pebble
Little Pebble, the smallest beach in Kas. Küçük Çakıl, which is a few minutes’ walk from Kaş Uzunçarşı, is one of the favorite beaches of those who want to swim in the center.. This tiny beach, covered with small pebbles, with a few meters of cliffs rising on both sides, welcomes its guests with its stairs covered with ivy at its entrance.. A few minutes spent in the pristine sea heals the soul. There are private beaches right next to the beach, but there are no facilities inside Küçük Çakıl.. Admission is free, wherever you throw your towel is yours.
3. Big Pebble
Big Pebble, a beautiful beach ahead of Little Pebble, 1.3 km from the center of Kas. It lies between steep slopes covered with green bushes that run inland from the shore.. The beach is covered with large pebbles, the sea is a bit wavy, clean and dazzling blue.. Let’s add one more point to all these unique features of the beach, this is one of the most beautiful places in Kaş where you can watch the sunset.
The sea gets this alluring color from the spring waters coming from the mountains.. You can feel the coolness in places while swimming.. It is very pleasant to swim in the sea to cool off in a cove that gets sun all day long.. Do not expect a sea like sheets and keep in mind that it gets deep quickly.. There are several businesses on the beach where you can meet your needs.
4. Kaş Antique Theater
Kaş Antique Theater is one of the few theaters in Anatolia with a sea view. BC in the sources. It is said to have been built in the 1st century BC, during the Hellenistic Period.. Some parts have been restored.. The theater with 26 rows of seats does not have a stage building.. This theater is used in festivals and festivals held in Kaş.
If you come in the evening before sunset, you can watch the most beautiful and longest sunset.. Start from the Merkez Mosque and walk along Necip Bey Street.. You can reach the theater in about 5-10 minutes.
Antiphellos Ancient City, 4 BC where Kaş is located.. established in the century. Antiphellos, known as Habesos or Habesa in the Lycian language, was one of the ancient settlements of the Lycian Region.. Remains of the ancient city are scattered in different parts of the center of Kaş.
From Antiphellos Ancient City to the present day, only Kaş Antique Theater, Akdam Dor Burial close to the theater, King’s Tomb at the entrance of Uzunçarşı, and the rocky back of Kaş The rock tombs standing on the hill remained.
Phellos Ancient City is located in the Fellen-Yayla locality at an altitude of 950 meters above sea level in the northeast.. Phellos, which means “stony country”, and the city’s port, Antiphellos, are among the rare Lycian cities with the Greek name.. It can be reached from Ağullu settlement on the Demre-Kaş highway by continuing in the direction of Çukurbağ.
5. İnceboğaz Beach
İnceboğaz Beach is located at the thinnest point of Çukurbağ peninsula, as its name suggests.. It consists of two separate beaches, one overlooking Kaş harbour, Meis island and Limaağzı islands, and the other overlooking Kaş Marina. the sun never goes away. Both the pebble-floored beaches are clean and shallow.. Swimming in the bays of İnceboğaz makes you feel like you are in an aquarium.
Put on a goggle and take a small dive. You can rent sun loungers and umbrellas from Çınar Beach, which provides service on the beach, looking both ways.. Entry to both bays is free.
6. Hidayet Bay
Hidayet Bay is always the favorite of Çukurbağ. Only 3 km from the center. It is unique with its admirable blue, the cliffs that are the symbol of the beach, and the rich underwater world.
While swimming in Hidayet, which has a small beach surrounded by rocks, get ready to encounter various sea creatures such as caretta caretta, moray eel and lion fish. This beach is full of surprises.
Hidayet, located in the middle of the Çukurbağ peninsula, sees the center of Kaş, Limanağzı. Blanca Beach Hotel, which was opened in recent years on the beach that used to be completely untouched, is the only establishment on this beach.
Some of the rocky parts of Hidayet remained under the wooden platforms of the hotel, its general appearance has changed.. Sunbeds and umbrellas are rented at the beach section of the hotel.. The entrance to the beach is free.
7. Çukurbağ Peninsula
Çukurbağ Peninsula, the riviera of Kaş. The peninsula stretching out towards the blue is one of the places where you can feel the magic of Kaş best with its turquoise-colored coves, fascinating views you will encounter at every step, streets decorated with bougainvillea and orange flowers.. A Kas trip is unthinkable without Çukurbağ, it should definitely be on your list of places to visit.. Each bay is beautiful in its own way.
There are luxury villas in the garden, elegant boutique hotels in the garden, restaurants where you can taste delicious fish products on the edge of the bays.. It is possible to visit Çukurbağ by car, but if you want to enjoy it, you should travel around the entire peninsula by bicycle or on foot.
Kaş Municipality Public Beach is one of the most private beaches of Çukurbağ peninsula.. After passing İnceboğaz, it remains on the left before reaching Hidayet Bay.. With its blue-flagged municipal beach, its green area where you can sunbathe on the beach, and its crystal clear sea, it manages to become one of the most popular beaches of Kaş every year.. Small pebble floor. In the morning, almost the first ten meters are so clear that you can see the bottom of the water without goggles.. The beach, run by the municipality, provides much better service than many private beaches with its cleanliness, order, cafe and restaurant.. If you are looking for an economical beach where you can spend the whole day, put Public Beach on your list.
8. Limanağzı
Limanağzı is a very special bay that you can only reach from Kaş in 20 minutes by boat.. The bay, located on the Lycian road to the south of Kaş bazaar, is like a green oasis hidden among the high hills.. The color of the sea looks green as it is completely covered with greenery.
The bay is calm and unwavering, just like a lake.. It is very natural to see colorful fish while swimming in Limanağzı, to encounter caretta carettas.. Be sure to see the cave behind the beach, which the people call Hıdırellez, there is even a stream flowing in it.. You can also take a walk among the pine trees towards the Lycian Way, accompanied by wonderful views.
There are 4 businesses on the beach where you can rent sun loungers, umbrellas and canoes.. If you wish, you can stay in the bungalows among the pomegranate and olive trees and start the day in Limanağzı.
9. Kaş Municipality Acısu Public Beach
Kaş Municipality Acısu Public Beach is located between Kaş center and Akçagerme beach. Acısu, right across the Çukurbağ peninsula, is one of the most beautiful beaches of Kaş with its crystal clear sea and quiet atmosphere.. In the first ten meters, even without glasses, the interior of the sea can be seen very clearly.
It gets its turquoise color from white pebbles.. When you enter the water, Çukurbağ looks so close that you will reach the peninsula after a few strokes.. Acısu beach, lined with green hills behind you, is operated by Kaş Municipality.
There is the possibility of renting sun loungers and umbrellas, you can also have something to eat at the cafe by the sea.. There is no loud music and more people living in Kaş prefer this beach.. There are many private beaches around, you can choose them if you wish.
10. Akçagerme Beach
Akçagerme Beach is the favorite of families and those who want to relax with its emerald green color, shallow sea and calmness.. In Akçagerme, which has a Blue Flag, the sea is so clear that you can count the fish and pebbles in the water one by one.
Because it is a sheltered cove, there are no waves even in the afternoon, the sea is always like a sheet.. Its bright green color is a rare tone.. The beach is operated by Kas Tourism and Vocational High School students.. It has a restaurant, water ski, tennis court, water slide for children, lodges for those who like to be in the shade.
You can also rent sun loungers and umbrellas, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other beaches.. The beach is located on the west side of Kaş, 4 km from the center, you can take the minibus departing from the center, it is also very pleasant to walk the road that continues from the beach, because the view is very beautiful.
11. Kaputaş Beach
Kaputaş Beach is shown among the beaches with the most beautiful and striking scenery in the world.. Located between Kaş and Kalkan, at the mouth of Kaputaş canyon, the beach fascinates those who see it with its hypnotizing turquoise sea, white foamy wild waves and its extraordinary geography.. It’s a little scary when viewed from above, but it’s worth it. The sea is usually choppy and deepens quickly.. There is a municipal business on the beach. You can rent sunbeds and umbrellas.
There is also a restaurant right behind it.. Entry is free. I recommend going early as it gets very crowded in the season.. You can go even just to take pictures in the off-season.
12. Kalkan
Kalkan is a very cool tourist resort rising on the edge of a deep blue harbor, west of Kaş.. Kalkan, a neighborhood of Kaş, is really beautiful with its white-painted houses, villas lined up along steep slopes, stylish boutique hotels, streets decorated with bougainvillea.. The first thing to do in Kalkan is to visit the bazaar with white painted two-storey houses and shops.. Be sure to join the boat tours departing from the beach, you will feel like a lucky explorer while wandering around the untouched coves.
Swim at the turquoise public beach right in front of the bazaar.. Kalkan’s villages are as beautiful as its coves, and Islamlar and Bezirgan village should be on your route.
13. Yeniköy
Yeniköy is one of the villages of Kaş that has started to attract attention in recent years.
14. Patara
Patara is the apple of the eye of Kaş with its ancient city and beach stretching as far as the eye can see.. Culture, history, nature, sea, sun, a beautiful beach… It offers it all together. Patara, known as ‘Patar’, once the capital of the Lycian union, is also the birthplace of Saint Nicholas, known as ‘Santa Claus’ and is of great importance for Christians.
Patara Beach, 18 The second longest beach in Turkey after Samandag with a length of km.. The sand dunes next to the beach, which is divided into two by the Eşen Stream, continue until the ancient city.. Desert scenes of Turkish movies were shot here once, and now it is used for filming and video clips again.
Patara Ancient City is one of the most exceptional ancient cities in Turkey with its historical and archaeological value.. 5 BC. The ancient city, which dates back to the 19th century, was chosen as the theme of the year by the Ministry of Culture in 2020.
You can visit the Temple of Athena, Vespasian baths, parliament building, Granarium granary, burial church, theatre, Lycian sarcophagi and necropolis areas in the city.. Patara Ancient City entrance fee is 30TL. Museum Card is valid.
15. Xanthos Ancient City
Xanthos Ancient City is located on the Kaş-Fethiye highway, 30 minutes from Kaş, 8 km inland from the seaside.. The ancient city, which was built on two hills near the village of Kınık, dates back to 8 BC.. dates back to the century. The city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, was the administrative center of the Lycian League, which once lived in this region.
The heart-wrenching story distinguishes Xantos from other ancient cities.. In Xanthos, where the strong Persian army attacked in 545 BC, the local people resisted the attack, but when they realized that they would be defeated, they gathered their women, children, slaves and all their property and set fire to the castle in order not to surrender.
16. Letoon Ancient City
Letoon Ancient City is an ancient settlement located near Kumluova Village of Seydikemer district of Muğla, 50 km from Kaş.. Letoon, one of the most important settlements of the Lycian League, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1988.. In the ancient city of Letoon, which was the religious center of Lycia in ancient times, there are the church-monastery complex, the temples of Leto, Apollo, Artemis, a fountain, the entrance gate and the holy road, a portico surrounding the sanctuary and the remains of a theater dating to the Hellenistic period.
4 BC in the ancient city. The inscription written in Greek, Aramaic and Lycian languages, which is thought to belong to the 19th century, is exhibited in Fethiye Museum.
17. Saklıkent Canyon
Salıkent Canyon is one of the most extraordinary places you can see around Kaş.. It is possible to come across such amazing canyons and valleys in the Mediterranean, but Saklıkent with its narrow passages, waterfalls, large and small pools is located between the Taurus Mountains. like a hidden jewel.
The Saklıkent Canyon, located on a branch of the Eşen Stream, is 18 km long, 200 meters high, and 2 meters wide at its narrowest point.. The icy, crazy flowing water of the canyon gives life to the red pine, larch and cedar forests, which are the most precious of this environment. you can try.
18. Kekova
Kekova is one of the most precious places not only in Kaş but also in our country with its treasure.. Kekova, where green and blue mix together, is the most iconic stop of the blue cruises in the Mediterranean.
The island of Kekova, which stretches parallel to the mainland between Demre and Kaş, is known for its sunken city that was once submerged by an earthquake.. The island, which is located a few miles off the coast, is uninhabited and can only be reached by boats departing from Kaş and Demre. The city is called the sunken city.. Visit Kekova and its surroundings, which is declared a protected area, and discover this unique treasure with boat tours.
Kaleköy or Simena, one of the most interesting and beautiful villages of our country.. Kaleköy, built on the ruins of the ancient city of Simena, is located on the peninsula just opposite Kekova Island.. It is very different from the villages you have seen so far, with its narrow streets and two-storey houses, which are terraced starting from the beach and towards the castle on the hill.
Transportation to Kaleköy is usually provided by boats.. Most of the Kekova boat tours departing from Kaş stop at Kaleköy.. You can swim among the sarcophagi on the beach, go up to the castle on the hill and watch a unique view.
The ice cream made from goat’s milk is also very famous.. There are small hostels and boutique hotels to stay in the village.. When you come to Kaş, stay in Kaleköy for at least one day.
Üçağız Village, the name Theimussa in ancient times, a district of Demre. Located on the mainland close to Kaleköy, Üçağız was established right on the shore of a natural harbor.. Located between Demre and Kaş, this quiet village is one of the favorite stops of boat tours departing from Kaş.. On the beach just in front of the village, there are important rock tombs and sunken city ruins belonging to the Lycian civilization in the waters.
You can see the few ruins left from the city of Theimussa, rent a canoe and wander around the harbor, swim among the Lycian king tombs, go to Kaleköy. You can walk in 15 minutes.
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19. Demre
Demre is one of the most beautiful districts of Antalya between Finike and Kaş.. Although it does not make a name as much as Kaş, it has ancient cities and beautiful coasts.. It makes a living from greenhouse cultivation and agricultural products, but it also has a high potential in terms of tourism.. The magnificent Myra Ancient City, St. Nicholas Church, known as Santa Claus, are the main places to see in Demre.
Myra Ancient City, one of the 6 largest cities of the Lycian civilization. Myra’s name means Place of the Supreme Mother Goddess.. St. Nicholas was also bishop in Myra.. The city, which was very active in the Middle Ages, 7. Since the 19th century, it has been damaged by earthquakes and floods, alluviums brought by the Demre Stream, and Arab raids.. The big theater of the city and the rock tombs you will see on the slope right next to it have survived to the present day.
Santa Claus Church is one of the places I say ‘must visit’ when you come to Demre.. Nicholas Church, which we know as the Santa Claus Church, which is of great importance for the Orthodox Christian world, is located in the center of Demre.. It is 3 km away from Myra.
St. Nicholas, who is known for his good deeds, spent all the wealth left by his family to meet the needs of the weak and poor, was a bishop in this land for a while and was declared a saint when he died.. Ornate sarcophagi, frescoes and magnificent floor mosaics inside the church are worth seeing.
20. Gömbe Plateau
Gömbe Plateau is the place you should go when you want to escape the 40-degree heat of Kaş.. If you’re okay with the heat, I can list many other excuses to go to Gömbe, such as seeing a lush paradise, drinking ice-cold waters and getting highland air, biting into juicy-hard apples and falling in love.
The plateau is 1200 meters above the sea. While the beaches of Kaş are on fire, it’s freezing cold in Gömbe. It is located on the skirts of Akdag, which is 3024-meter Uyluk Hill, on the summit of the Beydaglari, one of the western extensions of the Taurus Mountains.. An important center for greenhouse cultivation and apple production. Uçarsu and Yeşilgöl in the immediate vicinity are a treasure.. You can go to Gömbe with daily tours from Kaş center or by renting a car.
21. Meis Island
Meis Island is a small Greek Island just 20 minutes away from Kaş.. The island, where you can go with the ferries departing from Kaş every morning and of course with a Schengen visa, is a stop that will spice up your trip to Kaş with its colorful houses like Lego on the beach, streets like puzzles, restaurants where you can find fresh seafood.
The Bazaar is right on the beach. It takes at most half an hour to travel from one end to the other.. When you follow the Greek tunes and enter the side streets, you will see houses with beautiful architecture that you want to add to the photo frame.
The church on the hill, the castle with a magnificent view from the summit, the Blue Cave where you can go with the small boats left from the coast, the Aya Yorgi Island that fascinates people with the color of the sea and There are many points full of surprises.
