Kas is one of Antalya’s and Turkey’s leading tourist towns, with hidden coves and islands along the shore. Your list of things to see and do will be full.
There are ancient sites in town, and you can stretch the calendar for Kekova and Kalekoy’s sunken remains. Kas carries you from the Lycian League to today.
Just opposite Kas, about 20 minutes by sea. The island is Greek; you can visit for the day. Sea caves on the shore are a highlight. Eat at a waterfront restaurant and watch the sunset. Small as it is, there is plenty to see.
Modern Kas sits on ancient Antiphellos. The Lycian sarcophagus in the centre is a landmark. There is a well-preserved theatre, wall remains and rock tombs. After a day of ruins, rest with the Mediterranean view.
Kas is sun, sea and sand. Kaputas is the most popular. If crowds tire you, try the beaches at Liman Agzi — walk the shore or take a water taxi.
A sunken city with open-water remains you can view from a boat. Join a day cruise from Kas or Ucagiz, or a snorkel tour to see stones under the blue.
A yacht haven best used for rest. Life is on the waterfront. There are two burial grounds with sarcophagi and ancient walls. Watching the sunset from the harbour is the main ritual.
On the hill, part of ancient Simena. The castle sits on Simena’s foundations; an early seven-tier theatre is worth seeing. Roman sarcophagi, many in Lycian style, lie to the west. Below the castle is a long shoreline; remains of the Titus Baths sit underwater.
A nearby fishing town, often seen as an alternative to Kas, popular with foreign visitors. It is also the gateway to Patara Beach, one of the world’s longest sandy beaches — once a natural harbour.
A well-known nature spot with outdoor sports. Found, the story goes, when a shepherd lost a goat, it is now a national park. Walk carefully; the water is cold. Do not risk your safety for a photo.
If you have more time, Finike and Demre nearby add more history and nature.
