Destination guide
Kaş
Türkiye
Kaş (pronounced Kaash) is a beach resort in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It attracts a mixed crowd of British, German and Russian tourists but isn't on the package-holiday circuit, as its beaches are small and stony, and there are better beaches within a shorter transfer from the airports.
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Book your accommodation directly with the hotel rather than through third-party platforms to ensure your reservation is honored, as some smaller pensions frequently struggle with external booking management.
Prioritize footwear with good grip when exploring the town center, particularly near the Lycian sarcophagus, as the local street surfaces can be notably slippery.
Avoid choosing hotels without elevators if you have heavy luggage or mobility concerns, as many of the charming hillside guesthouses rely exclusively on staircases.
Diversify your beach plans by visiting both the intimate, stony coves accessible by short walks or dolmuş from the town center, and the expansive sandy shores like Patara Beach located further afield.
Look for long-established local favorites such as Bahçe, which maintains a strong reputation for quality dining while being conveniently located right in the town center near the Lycian sarcophagus.
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Best time to go
Best window: February–November
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
Getting around
Kaş is small and easy to walk around. Dolmuşes (mini buses) run to the Çukurbağ peninsula, to villages such as Çukurbağ (where Phellos Ancient City is) and along the coast to Kalkan and Demre (which are other small cities, not a part of Kaş).
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What to see
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Antiphellos Theatre
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet and 1 other
A well-preserved ancient Lycian rock-cut theatre sits right on the edge of town, framing views out to the sea.
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Kaputaş Beach
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A small turquoise cove reached down 187 steps between steep cliffs, 7km from Kaş, often called 'Turkey's Maldives' for its shallow, dazzlingly clear water.
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Kaleköy (Simena)
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A tiny waterfront village reachable only by boat, its narrow lanes climbing to a Crusader-era fortress that gives the best view over Kekova's bays.
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Antiphellos Ancient Theatre
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A 4,000-seat Hellenistic theatre, later modified by the Romans, set among olive groves on the edge of town and facing directly out to the Mediterranean.
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Kaş Rock Tombs (King's Tomb)
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Lycian sarcophagi and rock-cut tombs set into the cliff face above town, illuminated at night and visible even from the harbour below.
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What to do
Kekova day trip
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A boat trip out of Kaş takes you over a sunken city visible beneath the water and stops at the ancient village of Simena.
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Wreck diving off Kaş
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Turkey's diving hub sends you down to explore shipwrecks just offshore in clear Mediterranean water.
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Kaş old town streets
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Cobblestone lanes lined with flower-draped wooden houses and cats lead past small boutiques and jewelers in the old center.
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Kekova Island and Sunken City
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A boat or guided kayak trip to the uninhabited island reveals the submerged ruins of ancient Simena; swimming or diving directly over the sunken city is now prohibited to protect it.
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Kaş scuba diving sites
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Waters with up to 40m visibility hold underwater caves, amphorae fields and a replica of the Uluburun Bronze Age shipwreck, making Kaş one of Turkey's premier dive destinations.
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What to eat
Smiley's Restaurant
Worth itAlso recommended by Fodor's
A harbourside restaurant beside a 19th-century Ottoman house that has fed Turquoise Coast yachters since 1987, known for generous kebabs and seafood at fair prices.
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Oburus Momus
Worth itAlso recommended by Fodor's
A tree-shaded garden restaurant just back from the harbour built around vegetarian and vegan dishes like nasi goreng and falafel bowls, unusual in a town dominated by grilled meat and fish.
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Bahçe
Doğruyol Cd 33
Long-established favourite by the Lycian sarcophagus on "slippery street".
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Where to stay
Gardenia Hotel
Hükümet Cd 41
Clean modern hotel south edge of downtown, with great views over the bay. But it's 4 storeys with no elevator, the aircon is ineffective, and they don't accept children under 12.
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Livia Hotel
Koza Sk 2/1
Great value at this clean friendly hotel at the top of Hükümet Cd.
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Memories Pension
Süleyman Çavuş Cd
Basic backpacker stop, some large rooms with a balcony, others closet-size. Friendliness of reception variable, and bookings through third-party sites are often not honoured.
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Aphrodite Pansiyon
Zeytin Sk 10
Charming whitewashed guesthouse on the slopes back of town, with great sunset views.
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Medusa Hotel
100 m south of Gardenia
Small friendly hotel on the beachfront. No elevator, and some noise from people clattering up and down the stairwell.
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Ateş Pension
Yeni Camii Cd 3
Almost at the foot of the peninsula, this is a friendly well-run place near the beach.
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