Enjoy the Sea
Nearby beaches and coves.
20 km
Kaputaş's Cold Secret
Don't be fooled by Instagram filters, this place is really that color! This optical illusion is created when the ice-cold fresh groundwater leaking from the mountain combines with the salty sea. Recommendation: Go before 8am, otherwise you'll have to wait in line for photos on those famous stairs.
43 km
Patara: Akdeniz'deki Sahra Çölü
Yeşilçam'ın efsanevi çöl sahnelerinin burada çekildiğini biliyor muydunuz? Uçsuz bucaksız kum tepelerinde oturup rüzgarın izlerini izleyerek güneşi batırmak tam bir ritüeldir. Unutmadan, burası Caretta Caretta'ların da evidir.
500 m
Küçük Çakıl'ın Şok Etkisi
Merkezin tam göbeğinde, iki kayanın arasına sıkışmış ufacık bir vaha. Suyu o kadar soğuktur ki, denize çivileme girdiğiniz an Kaş'ın o kavurucu sıcağını saniyeler içinde unutursunuz.
1.5 km
Big Pebbles and Dinners
Don't be fooled by the name, the pebbles don't hurt your feet. Since underground water resources mix with the sea right here, the water is always refreshing. The real magic begins in the evening; The sun loungers are collected and the tables go into the water.
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Limanağzı: Heaven Without Highways
There is no land transportation! It can only be reached by small infantry boats departing from the square. The water is like glass, and if you are lucky, a sea turtle may glide past you while swimming.
2.5 km
Hidayet's Bay and Underwater City
It used to be a secret getaway that only locals knew about. It's a complete aquarium underwater. Going without a snorkel would be the biggest injustice done here. Do not forget your sea shoes due to its stony nature.
22 km
Sparse Gravel: Silent Brother
It's a tiny bay right next to Kaputaş, but generally much quieter since everyone runs to Kaputaş. You can pull your car to the side of the road and jump into those turquoise waters in seconds.
4 km
Akçagerme: Bay Like a Pool
Contrary to those who say 'Kaş's sea gets deep immediately', it gives the feeling of a pool with its shallow and warm water. It is one of the rare places that manages to remain as clean as a sheet, especially in windy weather.
2 km
İnceboğaz: Two-Faced Beach
The thinnest point of the Çukurbağ Peninsula. While one side of the road is windy and wavy, the other side is completely lake-like. Throw your towel on whichever side you like.
25 km
Kalkan Public Beach
When you pass from Kaş to Kalkan, you will be greeted by a beach with pure white pebbles. The water is slightly warmer than other bays, and swimming in front of the old Greek houses is enjoyable.
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Fırnaz Bay: Mud Spa
The legendary bay adjacent to Kalkan, accessible only by boats. It is a natural spa center with its thermal springs under the water and clay mud on the shore. Covering yourself with mud and drying in the sun is the unwritten rule here.
12 km
Ufakdere Bay: Detachment from the World
No phone reception, no luxury, just wave sound. This bay, which is a secret shelter for hikers on the Lycian Way, was created for those who say "let no one find me".
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Aquarium Bay (Kekova)
There can be no other place that remains so true to its name. You can clearly count fish from the boat, even 20 meters under water. Don't be surprised by the sarcophagus ruins that pass under you while swimming.
15 km
Shepherd's Bay: Virgin Beauty
The path is a bit arduous, but when you arrive you wonder, "Is this my special island?" It gives the feeling. It is the first choice of locals who escape from the crowds and those who seek silence.
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İnönü Bay: Dark Blue Infinity
The secret star of blue cruises. In this bay, which is not accessible by land, the color of the water is so dark dark blue that you feel like you are falling into infinity when you jump into it.
20 km
Kaputaş Observation Terrace
Before going down to the beach, it is a must to stand on the hill and strike that legendary pose. Looking down at the 5 different shades of blue of the water is sometimes even more enjoyable than going down the stairs and swimming in that heat.
42 km
Gerenlik Beach: Sandy Getaway
The untouched sandy beach in the back street of Patara, where only connoisseurs go. Follow the turtle tracks and you will instantly find the right and quiet place.
5 km
Çukurbağ Cliffs
For those who are bored of the beach! Jumping into the sea from the cliffs at the tip of the peninsula and feeling the crisp coolness of the open sea is a true adrenaline therapy.
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Tersane Bay: Swimming Through History
It is one of the rare spots where you can swim around the Kekova Sunken City (and where it is not prohibited). You will swim among the submerged ruins of an ancient Lycian workshop.
1 km
Front of Central Camp
It is one of the rare places that is in the center and remains so serene. An ideal "lazy" spot to lie on your sea bed, watch Meis and sip your beer.
Places to Visit
Routes where history and nature meet
Sea Whispering Theater
Antiphellos Ancient Theater is the only theater in Anatolia that faces the open sea. When you stand in the middle of the stage and whisper, it can be heard from the top row. Grabbing a beer in the evening and watching the sunset here is free and priceless.
The Legend of the Sleeping Giant
Carefully examine the mountain overlooking Kaş from behind; You will see a huge silhouette of a person lying on his back. According to legend, this giant is in love with the female giant on the island of Meis and they are waiting for that impossible day when they will meet each other.
Long Bazaar and King's Tomb
Houses with wooden bay windows, bougainvilleas and a 2400-year-old Lycian sarcophagus that welcomes you right in the middle of the road... In how many places in the world can you walk through history rather than around it while walking down a street?
Meis Island (Kastellorizo)
That Greek island where you say 'I'd go swimming' while drinking tea on the beach. With visa-free door entry, you can cross the street in just 20 minutes, drink a frappe, and dive into the phosphorescent waters of the legendary Blue Cave.
Kekova Sunken City
A complete civilization that was submerged by severe earthquakes in the 2nd century AD. Watching the stairs, rooms and broken amphorae under the water while slowly passing over it by boat is hypnotizing.
Kaleköy (Simena)
A legendary village in Türkiye that has no road connection but people still live in it. Climb the hill and see the world's smallest ancient theater inside the castle. Peasant women's homemade peach ice cream is destroyed.
Xanthos: The Sad Capital
The heart of the Lycian Union. They were so fond of their independence that they burned the city and committed mass suicide with all its people in order not to surrender to the Persian army. This is the weight you will feel in its stones.
Islamlar Village: Mountain Breeze
It is the address of those who say 'I have seen the sea, let me get some mountain air'. It is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and trout restaurants with waterfalls. In the scorching heat of August, we are guaranteed a slight chill here.
Demre & Real Santa Claus
The chubby hero known to the whole world as Santa Claus is actually St. Nicholas, who lived not in the North Pole, but right here in Demre! Its museum and historical church have a spiritual atmosphere.
Myra Rock Tombs
Lycian tombs carved into the side of the mountain like luxury apartment buildings. According to ancient belief, the higher the grave, the greater the person was considered and the faster his soul flew to heaven.
Bezirgan Granaries
When you escape the heat of Kalkan and climb the mountain, you will be greeted by 300-year-old huge wooden warehouses. These warehouses, built without the use of nails, are the wooden shadows of the architectural intelligence of the Lycians.
Gömbe Plateau: Black Sea in the Mediterranean
While everyone in Kaş is sweltering with heat, you can wear a cardigan in the evenings here! A small Black Sea simulation in the middle of the Mediterranean with apple orchards, icy weather and Yoruk tents.
The Secret of Uçarsu Waterfall
According to legend, this waterfall flows enthusiastically not in winter, but only in summer as the snow in the mountains melts. You cannot understand that this water gushing from the top of Gömbe is as cold as a glacier until you touch it.
Phellos Ancient City: Eagle's Nest
A hidden ancient city built at the top of the mountains, where tourist buses cannot reach. It is truly magical to watch the entire Kaş peninsula from a bird's eye view through the sarcophagi.
Kalkan Old City Streets
A strange but fascinating mix of Greek architecture and British culture. Getting lost in the evening in the narrow and white streets surrounded by bougainvilleas is a wonderful routine.
Kyaneai: Dump of Stone Tombs
This ancient city near the village of Yavu is a forest with literally hundreds of sarcophagi (Stone Tombs). The silence of the huge tombs at the top will give you goosebumps.
Arykanda: The Party City of Ancient Times
The ruins of this city, built on terraces in the forest, are the most concrete evidence of how luxurious and fun-loving the life of its period was.
Bottomless Water of Yeşilgöl
A crater lake at the top of the Gömbe plateau. Its water is so emerald green that local legends say that this lake has no bottom. You can go there just to listen to that deep silence.
Patara Sand Dunes
Huge sand dunes that will make you feel like you're stuck in the middle of a desert storm. Take off your shoes in the evening and run from those hot sands to the cool sea.
Andriake Ancient Port
This huge ancient port in Demre will allow you to visualize the commercial life of ancient times. The open air museum and purple dye workshops are quite interesting.
Activities
Moments filled with adrenaline, peace, and discovery
Diving into Plane and Tank Wrecks
You don't need to go to Egypt to dive. A huge 'Dakota' plane and a war tank lie under the waters of Kaş! Floating around these hunks of metal is a surreal experience.
Canoe Tour in the Sunken City
It's nice to pass over the sunken city in huge boats, but the real meditation is canoeing. You can hear only the sound of the paddle as it glides silently, right on the water, inches above the ancient ruins.
Saklıkent Canyon Mud Bath
The canyon is so narrow and high that sunlight cannot penetrate into some parts. Walking in ice-cold water and making a natural face mask with the mineral clay mud at the bottom of the canyon is priceless.
Paragliding from Mount Asas
Forget Ölüdeniz. When you jump off the hill in Kaş, you will see Meis Island in all its glory, and the lace-like Çukurbağ Peninsula below you. Wave to the boats in the harbor as you land.
Moonlight Tour on Full Moon
If you are in Kaş during the full moon, you are one of the lucky few. The pinnacle of the holiday is sailing at night on wooden boats and swimming at night in the silver waters illuminated by the moonlight amidst the glaciers.
Semolina Ritual with Pan Ice Cream
You will definitely come across it while visiting Uzun Çarşı. Cut ice cream hidden right in the middle of the warm, steaming semolina halva. It is the official closing ritual of Kaş evenings.
Blue Cave Exploration
A huge cave just beyond Kaputaş that can only be entered from the sea. Inside, the color of the water turns such a phosphorescent blue that you think a huge lamp is burning from below.
Chat with Street Dogs
Yes, you heard right! Kaş's stray dogs are on the border of obesity and incredibly humane. A dog that suddenly curls up at your feet while walking in the market can be your tour guide for the day.
Swallowing Dust on the Lycian Way
One of the top 10 walking routes in the world, starting from Fethiye and extending to Antalya, passes through our hearts. You should just walk a few kilometers of its trail and feel the energy of these ancient dusty roads.
Street Jazz & Blues Nights
Yes, Kaş is famous for its taverns, but there are great bars hidden in the back streets that play live jazz and blues. The sound of a saxophone floating through the streets at midnight is the real intellectual spirit of Kaş.
Morning Meditation with SUP
Paddling on a surfboard (SUP) at 07:00 in the morning, when the sea is completely white, is the best yoga and purification alternative in Kaş.
Burnt Ice Cream Shock
The sooty taste of this ice cream, which is made from goat's milk from the Antalya region and deliberately "burned" in a cauldron, may seem strange when you first eat it, but it becomes seriously addictive afterward.
Peninsula Bike Tour
Cycling around the island as the sun sets... The deep blue Mediterranean on one side and the lush pine forests on the other will accompany you.
Canoe Adventure on Eşen Stream
Just swimming in the sea is not enough! Taking mud bath breaks by canoeing in the ice-cold fresh waters of Eşen Stream is the most entertaining way to soak up the sun.
Cyprus Canyon Crossing (Canyoning)
Not by walking; This canyon, which can be crossed by swimming, climbing rocks and jumping from waterfalls, was created for those who want to feel the adrenaline in their veins.
Friday Market Gourmet Tour
Local Obruk cheeses, mountain teas collected from the mountains and fresh fruits. This market is not just shopping, it is a tour of mingling with local people and tasting.
Sunset Therapy at the Lighthouse
As you sit on the rocks of the lighthouse in the center and watch the sun set behind the island of Meis, just enjoy that moment without saying anything to the person next to you.
Shepherd's Roast in Gömbe
Tired of seafood? Do not finish your Kaş gourmet tour without going to the mountains and tasting the shepherd's roast cooked over wood fire, which is the legend of the Yoruk culture.
Night Dive
Watching the octopuses, moray eels and starfish that hide during the day emerge under the light of a flashlight at night... The dark but incredibly colorful real face of the underwater world.
Climbing the Lycian Rock Tombs
Climb the mausoleums carved into the rocks right behind the center in the evening and watch the entire harbor and cobblestone streets from above, like a Lycian king.