Introduction about Kas:
Kas is a small historical town on the south coast of Turkey. It was one of the most important marine cities and wine production sites of the Lycian civilization and is now surrounded by rock tombs and ruins of the ancient city Antiphellos.
Right across Kas, there is the Greek Island Nisos-Costellorizon . It is only 3 miles away from Kas. There are daily excursions by boats to Nisos-Costellorizon and also to another antique city of Lycian Civilization called the Kekova Island.
1km (50 miles) southeast of Fethiye; 229km (142 miles) southwest of Antalya; 25km (15 miles) east of Kalkan; 109km (68 miles) southeast of Dalaman Airport.
Kas established itself as the more popular of the two in the 1960s and 1970s, first as a 'hippie' hangout and later, as another ideal stopping point for yachts and gulets on the Blue Voyage.
The abundance of outdoorsy activities around Kas has also helped to maintain its reputation as a relaxed, satisfying, and generally inexpensive holiday place.
Kas Restaurants:
The food in Kas is just splendid. The good food alone will ensure you take back good memories of your Turkish holiday. Many of the Kas restaurants give you the best view of Kas from their terraces, and they make for great places to enjoy a drink while watching the sunset.
The lights of the Greek island Meis at night and the sight of the marina are worth catching from the Kas restaurants terraces.
Kas shopping & Night Life:
Kas Shopping:
Miles and miles of carpet shops, souvenir shops, and counterfeit sportswear have probably dulled your shopping instincts in Turkey, but Kas restores the pleasures of dallying among unexpected treasures, long forgotten after your departure from Istanbul. The old wooden houses along the side streets house wonderful little boutiques in a small-village atmosphere. But however great the selection of inventory may be, you can be sure to expect equally monumental markups. Pity the poor arrival with a keen desire for a souvenir during a limited stopover, and no bargaining acumen.
Kas Nightlife:
Kas takes on the glow of numerous golden lights strung throughout numerous gardens and candlelight flickering from many of the town's nooks and crannies. A spot in the water pipe corner or next to the torch-lit sea wall at Pasabahcesi, Hastane Caddesi, is made dreamier thanks to the creative decor: garlic bunches and gourds dangle from fruit-filled lemon trees.
Other Activities:
sea kayaking, gorge walking, gulet cruise
