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    Kaş is a small port town on the Lycian Coast, about 170 km west of Antalya. You come for diving, boat trips to Kekova, and the Lycian tombs right in town.

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    Kaş is a small port town on the Lycian Coast, about 170 km west of Antalya. You come for diving, boat trips to Kekova, and the Lycian tombs right in town. The town itself has around 9,000 inhabitants, its center is located around the harbor. The Greek island of Kastelorizo lies about 6 km off the coast.

    Sights in Kaş

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    King's Tomb (Kral Mezarı)
    Historic Landmark

    1King's Tomb (Kral Mezarı)

    The Lycian Sarcophagus stands in the middle of Uzunçarşı Street and dates back to the 4th century BC. Two lion heads protrude from the sides of the lid. It bears an inscription in Lycian script.
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    Kekova and Simena Castle (Kaleköy)
    Point of Interest

    2Kekova and Simena Castle (Kaleköy)

    In the Kekova Protected Area lie the partially submerged remains of the ancient city of Dolchiste, destroyed by an earthquake in the 2nd century. Swimming is forbidden over the ruins; boats slowly pass above them. In the village of Kaleköy, ancient Simena, a castle overlooks the water. Kaleköy is only accessible by boat, for instance from Üçağız or Kaş.
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    Kaputaş Beach
    Attraction

    3Kaputaş Beach

    The small beach lies at the mouth of a gorge between Kaş and Kalkan, about 20 km west of Kaş. A steep staircase leads down from the coastal road; there is no car access.
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    Ancient Theater of Antiphellos

    4Ancient Theater of Antiphellos

    The Hellenistic Theater of ancient Antiphellos is just a few minutes' walk from the center of Kaş and seated around 4000 spectators. It never had a permanent stone stage building, which is why the tiers offer unobstructed views of the sea. From the upper rows, you can see across to the Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis). The theater was restored in 2008.
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    Restaurants in Kaş

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    Bi Lokma

    Family-run restaurant with traditional Turkish home cooking in a stone house with a garden. The menu features Börek, Mantı, and Baklava, and breakfast is served in the mornings.
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    Zaika Ocakbaşı

    Grill restaurant with an open charcoal grill, known for Zaika-Kebap and Ali Nazik. Reservations advisable in the evenings.
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    Nereid Meyhanesi

    Meyhane with Meze, Rakı, and fish, specializing in seabass. Signature dishes include octopus with orange and seabass patties.
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    Food & Drink

    In the Meyhanes of Kaş, there are many cold and warm Meze, with fish and Rakı.

    Cold Mezze

    Typical are Deniz börülcesi (Samphire), broad bean fava, and Atom, yogurt with fried chilies.

    Chargrilled octopus

    Grilled octopus is one of the most popular warm mezes in Kaş, often together with fried calamari.

    Paçanga böreği

    Fried Yufka pastry rolls, filled with Pastırma, the air-dried beef.

    Halva with Ice Cream

    Semolina or tahini halva, served warm with a scoop of ice cream, is a popular dessert.

    Culture & History

    AntiphellosIn Hellenistic and Roman times, Kaş was Antiphellos, the port of the city of Phellos. The Hellenistic theatre had seating for around 4,000 spectators and looks directly out to sea. It was restored in 2008 and today serves as a venue for jazz concerts.Lycian TombsIn Uzunçarşı Street stands the King's Tomb, a Lycian sarcophagus from the 4th century BC with two lion heads on its lid. It bears an inscription in Lycian script. Other rock tombs are carved into the cliffs above the town.Diving SpotKaş is one of Turkey's most renowned diving destinations, with numerous dive schools and around 40 dive sites. Off the coast lies a replica of the Bronze Age Uluburun shipwreck and a sunken C-47 transport aircraft.

    Getting There & Around

    Getting ThereKaş does not have an airport. Fly to Antalya or Dalaman and then travel along the coast by bus, rental car, or transfer.Getting AroundOn Foot: The harbour, theatre, and King's Tomb are all close to each other.Kekova: Boats depart from Kaş and Üçağız village for the sunken city and Kaleköy.Kastelorizo: During high season, daily ferries operate to the Greek island; same-day round trips are possible. Schedules are re-established each season.TipA steep staircase with approximately 190 steps leads down to Kaputaş Beach, located between Kaş and Kalkan, from the coastal road.

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    Nearby

    Lycian Coast

    Lycian Coast

    The Lycian Coast is the mountainous coastal stretch between the Gulf of Fethiye and the Gulf of Antalya in southwestern Turkey. You come for the rock-cut tombs and ancient cities of the Lycians, the bays, and the Lycian Way. Fethiye, Kaş and Dalyan are the main locations.
    Fethiye & Ölüdeniz

    Fethiye & Ölüdeniz

    Fethiye is a port city in Muğla province at the western end of the Lycian Coast, about an hour's drive from Dalaman Airport. You come for the Ölüdeniz lagoon, the Lycian rock tombs, and as the starting point of the Lycian Way. The city stands on ancient Telmessos; its center is the Old Town Paspatur by the harbor. Ölüdeniz, with its beach and lagoon, is located south of the city.
    Olympos & Çıralı

    Olympos & Çıralı

    Olympos and Çıralı lie in a bay on the coast southwest of Antalya. You come for the ancient city of Olympos in the river valley, the eternal flames of the Chimaira, and the long beach where sea turtles nest. Çıralı is a village with guesthouses behind the beach; the ruins lie in a river valley close to the beach.
    Dalyan

    Dalyan

    Dalyan is a town on the river of the same name, located between Marmaris and Fethiye, about 30 km from Dalaman Airport. You come for the Lycian rock tombs above the river, the ancient city of Kaunos, and İztuzu Beach, where sea turtles lay their eggs. Boats connect the town with the beach, Köyceğiz Lake, and the thermal springs.
    Antalya

    Antalya

    Antalya is the major city of the Turkish Riviera, with approximately 1.3 million inhabitants in its urban area. You come for the walled Old Town of Kaleiçi above the old harbour, the beaches of Konyaaltı and Lara, and the ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos in the surrounding area. Konyaaltı is west, Lara east of the centre.

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