Start your first morning at Kaş Harbour, where boats are getting ready for Kekova and shops are opening in Uzun Çarşı. Later you can swim close to town. The next day might take you under the Mediterranean on your first dive or into the Taurus Mountains on a bicycle.
Where is Kaş and how do you get there?
Kaş is on the Mediterranean coast in western Antalya province. Compare flights to Dalaman and Antalya. Dalaman is generally closer by road, but flight times and onward transport may make Antalya more convenient. Arrange a transfer, hire a car or check public transport connections and last departures before you travel.
Central Kaş is walkable for the harbour, shops and restaurants. A car gives you more flexibility for Kaputaş, Patara and Saklıkent. Factor in steep streets and summer parking when choosing accommodation.
Where to stay in Kaş
Town centre: convenient for evenings out and tour meeting points. Çukurbağ Peninsula: a quieter base with sea views. Check transport into town and access to the water. Patara and Gelemiş: a good base for the sandy beach and ancient site, with extra travel time for tours from Kaş.
Things to see in central Kaş
Walk from the harbour into Uzun Çarşı, where a Lycian sarcophagus stands near the upper end of the street. Later, head to the sea-facing theatre of Antiphellos for a different view of the coast. The Antiphellos page on Türkiye’s Culture Portal has further background.
Where to swim in Kaş
Küçük Çakıl and Büyük Çakıl are close to town. Hidayet Bay lies on the peninsula, while Limanağzı is often reached by boat from the harbour. Check the entry before you go if you need to avoid steps, pebbles or platforms.
Kaputaş is below the Kaş–Kalkan road and reached by stairs. Patara offers a much wider sandy beach and can be paired with the ancient city. Check current visiting conditions on the Patara archaeological site page.
Kekova, the Sunken City and Simena
On a Kekova boat trip, you leave Üçağız, pass the stone steps and wall traces of the Sunken City and go ashore in Simena. Swimming stops at Akvaryum and Tersane depend on sea conditions. The ruins are viewed from the boat.
For a more active day, the Kekova sea kayaking tour follows the coast at water level. Paddle about three nautical miles with a guide, break for lunch at Simena and return to Üçağız by kayak.
Diving, paragliding and inland adventures
On a Kaş scuba diving tour, beginners can make one introductory dive of about 20 minutes with an instructor. Certified divers can choose two boat dives. Paragliding gives you views of the harbour and Çukurbağ Peninsula, with Kastellorizo visible when conditions allow.
Ride on Patara Beach, try a muddy ATV trail around Saklıkent and Gizlikent, or head inland to Gömbe for gözleme, tea and about 12 kilometres of highland cycling. Compare the options on the Kaş tours and activities page.
A ferry day trip from Kaş to Meis
Meis is a small Greek island just across the water from Kaş. Also known as Kastellorizo or Megisti, it centres on a natural harbour lined with colourful neoclassical houses. Fishing boats bob along the waterfront, and narrow lanes lead away from the sea. Above the harbour, the ruins of the castle that gave Kastellorizo its name stand on a reddish outcrop. The ferry route between Kaş Harbour and Meis Harbour is about 4 nautical miles (7.4 km).
Passenger ferries run from Kaş Harbour to the Greek island of Meis, also known as Kastellorizo or Megisti. For a day trip, check both sailings for your travel date. Before buying a ticket, confirm the required travel documents and port check-in time with the operator.
Start with a walk past the colourful houses along the harbour, turn into the lanes behind the waterfront and stop for lunch by the sea. If you have time, walk up towards the castle ruins above the harbour. Leave enough time to get back to the port for your return ferry.
When to go and how many days to spend
Summer is a natural fit for swimming and boat trips. Late spring and early autumn can be more comfortable for walking and cycling. Sea and wind conditions can affect time on the water and in the air.
Day 1: harbour, Uzun Çarşı, Antiphellos and a swim near town. Day 2: Kekova by boat or kayak. Day 3: Kaputaş and Patara, or diving and time in town. Day 4: Gömbe, Saklıkent or paragliding. Three days cover the essentials. A fourth or fifth day gives you flexibility if the weather changes.
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