Antiphellos Theatre
Antiphellos was a small settlement and the port for Phellos, the much larger Lycian town further north in the hills. The small Hellenistic theatre, 500m…
Mark Read
Kaş
It may not sport the region's finest beaches but its central Teke Peninsula location, mellow atmosphere and menu of adventure activities have made Kaş – pronounced (roughly) 'cash' – an ideal base for forays into the surrounding area. For divers this is Turkey's hub for underwater exploits, with excellent wreck-diving just offshore. A plethora of boat trips, kayaking tours and hikes are also easily arranged from here.
The 6km-long Çukurbağ Peninsula extends west of the pretty old quarter, town square and harbour. At the start of it, you'll find a well-preserved ancient theatre, which is about all that's left of ancient Antiphellos, the original Lycian town. Above Kaş, several Lycian rock tombs in the mountain wall can be seen even at night, when they're illuminated.
Lying just offshore, dominating the harbour view, is the geopolitical oddity of the Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizo), which can be visited on a day trip.
Explore Kaş
- Antiphellos Theatre
Antiphellos was a small settlement and the port for Phellos, the much larger Lycian town further north in the hills. The small Hellenistic theatre, 500m…
- LLiman Ağzı
If you're after a full day on the beach, the best idea is to hop on one of the water taxis in Kaş harbour and head for one of these three beaches on the…
- BBüyük Çakıl Plajı
For swimming, head for 'Big Pebble Beach', a relatively clean beach 1.5km southeast of Kaș town centre. Although it's largely pebble-based, there's a few…
- KKing's Tomb
Walk up hilly Uzun Çarşı Sokak, the Roman-era road that locals call Slippery St, to reach the King's Tomb, a superb example of a 4th-century BC Lycian…
- RRock Tombs
Above Kaş several Lycian rock tombs in the mountain wall can be seen even at night, when they are illuminated.
- HHalk Plajı
This pebble beach on the Çukurbağ Peninsula, with views of Meis, has sunloungers, umbrellas, toilets and a cafe. It's 2km west of Kaș.
- AAkçagerme Beach
Akçagerme Beach is a small public beach opposite the exit to Gökseki, along the main road west to Kalkan; it's 3km from Kaș.
- HHellenistic Temple
Fenced-off fragments remain of ancient Antiphellos' once-glorious Hellenistic Temple.
- YYeni Camii
The Yeni Cami is uphill from Kaş' main square.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Kaş.
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Antiphellos Theatre
Antiphellos was a small settlement and the port for Phellos, the much larger Lycian town further north in the hills. The small Hellenistic theatre, 500m…
See
Liman Ağzı
If you're after a full day on the beach, the best idea is to hop on one of the water taxis in Kaş harbour and head for one of these three beaches on the…
See
Büyük Çakıl Plajı
For swimming, head for 'Big Pebble Beach', a relatively clean beach 1.5km southeast of Kaș town centre. Although it's largely pebble-based, there's a few…
See
King's Tomb
Walk up hilly Uzun Çarşı Sokak, the Roman-era road that locals call Slippery St, to reach the King's Tomb, a superb example of a 4th-century BC Lycian…
See
Rock Tombs
Above Kaş several Lycian rock tombs in the mountain wall can be seen even at night, when they are illuminated.
See
Halk Plajı
This pebble beach on the Çukurbağ Peninsula, with views of Meis, has sunloungers, umbrellas, toilets and a cafe. It's 2km west of Kaș.
See
Akçagerme Beach
Akçagerme Beach is a small public beach opposite the exit to Gökseki, along the main road west to Kalkan; it's 3km from Kaș.
See
Hellenistic Temple
Fenced-off fragments remain of ancient Antiphellos' once-glorious Hellenistic Temple.
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