The Ancient City of Myra
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaThe Ancient City of Myra, located in Antalya’s Demre County, is one of the Lycian Civilization’s most special settlements. Located at the crossroads of maritime and land-based trade routes, Myra is located in the central Lycian region and served as the most important agent of Lycian art and culture. One of the most touristic ancient […]
The Ancient City of Phellos
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaIf you like visiting historic places, there are many ancient cities you can see in Kas. One of these is the ancient city of Phellos, located to the northeast of Kas at 950 meters above sea level in the Fellen-Yayla area. The archeologic artifacts found at the site and numismatic and epigraphic data show that […]
Ancient City of Xanthos Turkey
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaIf you like to visit ancient cities, Kas is certain to make you very happy. Kas is simply exploding with history. We recommend that visitors also see the ancient city of Xanthos, located on the road between Kas and Fethiye just 45 km from Kas. Perched on two hills overlooking the plains surrounding the Esen […]
Mediterranean Beauty: Loggerhead Sea Turtles
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Captain ErgunDo you know the adorable turtles of the Mediterranean coast: Loggerheads? These turtles, which we’ll see frequently while exploring Kas’s bays by boat, are thought to have lived on this planet for approximately 100 million years. Loggerheads come on land only to lay eggs and are considered to be endangered. Today, their numbers continue to fall due to manmade development and light […]
Saklikent National Park
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaSaklikent National Park, located between Antalya and Mugla, is one of the country’s most visited national parks. It gets its name from the Saklikent Gorge, formed the Karacay Stream, a branch of the Esen River. The national park, wrapped around the surroundings of the canyon, is known for its natural beauty and sits on the […]
The Ancient City of Patara
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaThink of Kas as a treasure chest, a massive treasure chest that too big to explore it all. The rarest jewel in that treasure chest is Patara. With a length of 18 km, Patara is the Mediterranean Region’s longest beach, making it one of a kind. That’s not the only thing it has going for […]
Kas Travel Guide
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaKas is not only Antalya’s but one of Turkey’s most loved vacation spots. At the edge of the province, Kas is 190 kilometers from the provincial capital. Surrounding an old harbor, Kas evokes the feeling of a quaint coastal town. And with its 70 kilometers of coastline, is a real touristic paradise. But not only […]
What to Do in Kekova
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaOne of the most tranquil sailing routes for boats, Kekova is the most suitable location for those who not only seek escaping from noisy city life and spending holidays in a peaceful environment, but also those who want to stay in the middle of pure nature and the sea. It is hard to write brief […]
Hidayet Cove
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaEveryone who’s been to Kas has heard of the Cukurbag Peninsula. One of the many beautiful coves found on the famous Cukurbag Peninsula, Hidayet Cove is always listed as one of Kas’s best coves. Hidayet Cove gets its name from a man named Hidayet who once lived here. Only three kilometers from town, you can […]
Akcagerme Beach
/0 Comments/in Kas Travel Guide /by Kemal KayaAkcagerme Beach is one of Kas’s best beaches. With its close proximity to Kas, Akcagerme is a favorite stop for summer visitors to Kas. Akcagerme received a blue flag designation in 2009 and is one of the few sandy beaches along the rocky coast Kas is known for. With its shallow water, this beach is […]