Kaş

Kaş is a quaint, unspoiled fishing and yachting town situated just 20 minutes east of Kalkan.  It’s known as being slightly bohemian and is a favourite destination for those who enjoy a somewhat more Turkish flavour than that offered by nearby Kalkan.

Kaş is all about the sea, each of our properties has absolutely stunning sea views and in most cases sea swimming is just a short downhill walk from your accommodation. Kaş has a couple of pebble beaches – Little Pebble Beach and Big Pebble Beach and just outside the town at Akca Germe Beach there is a small waterpark.

The town centres around the harbour where each morning you can hop on a boat to cruise around the small islands and bays. Be sure to take the trip to the Sunken Cities of Kekova, you will see a variety of underwater ruins which over a period of time, earthquakes have caused to sink under the sea. The sea is so marvellously clear that the details - staircases, kilns, a quayside - can even be seen whilst sitting on a boat. A typical trip will include three ancient cities, Aperlae, Teimiussa and Simena (Kale). A number of glass bottomed boat tours visit the sunken cities.

Alternatively take a day trip to Greece - across the water from Kaş lies the easternmost Greek island of Meis or Kastellorizo, don’t be surprised by the number of Greek visitors popping across to Turkey for market day in Kaş.

Kaş is one of the leading locations for diving in Turkey. There are a number of diving schools offering an Introduction to Scuba Diving as well as internationally certified courses.  The Turkish diving community has declared the rocky reefs to be the country’s best; lucky divers can thrill to swim alongside a gentle giant sea turtle or the rare Mediterranean monk seal, both carefully protected. Schools of dolphins sometimes race a dive boat out of the Kaş marina. Groupers appear on almost every dive, along with schools of calamari and small barracuda. With unusual shore formations, ancient and modern wrecks, reefs, canyons and large caves, water with high visibility and warm summer temperatures it’s no wonder that Kaş is a diving favourite. 

From the central square by the harbour side cobbled streets run uphill lined with boutiques and shops selling an exquisite array of locally produced towels, pottery, hand made jewellery and clothing. Expect to see trailing pink and white bougainvillea pouring over the walls and arches of hidden courtyards where good restaurants serving traditional Turkish cuisine and delicious fresh sea food are hidden away. Many of the waterfront bars and restaurants have rooftop terraces with amazing sea views which make a fantastic location to start your evening watching the sun go down. The sleepy town comes alive mid evening when Kaş lives up to it’s “boho” reputation with many of the bars playing 60’s and 70’s music.

The little town of Kaş boasts several ancient treasures because of its historical setting. Located in the town centre is a Lycian Sarcophagus; on the west side a Hellenistic period well-preserved amphitheatre and with its amazing 4th century BC sculpted carvings the monumental Tomb of the Lion is an amazing ancient touch in the middle of the town.

We love Kaş and we are delighted to add this destination to our programme. Our selection of private villas with pools; Villas Citrus and one charming hotel; Tamara are about a 10 minute drive from the town centre.

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