Kas Attractions
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Southwest coast (Mediterranean)
The idyllic little port of Kas stands in a small bay near the southern tip of Lycia. The most easterly of the Greek islands Kastellorizo (Megisti; Turkish Meis) lies just offshore. The houses line the slopes surrounding the main ancient harbor, which is protected by a breakwater.
Holiday resort
Thanks to its beautiful setting and the sailing facilities it offers, Kas has become a popular tourist resort with hotels, guest-houses and a good camp-site. Boat trips are available to the many fascinating places along the coastline of tiny coves and bays as well as the Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis).
The idyllic little port of Kas stands in a small bay near the southern tip of Lycia. The most easterly of the Greek islands Kastellorizo (Megisti; Turkish Meis) lies just offshore. The houses line the slopes surrounding the main ancient harbor, which is protected by a breakwater.
Holiday resort
Thanks to its beautiful setting and the sailing facilities it offers, Kas has become a popular tourist resort with hotels, guest-houses and a good camp-site. Boat trips are available to the many fascinating places along the coastline of tiny coves and bays as well as the Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis).
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Kekova
Kekova is an island off the coast, which like many sites between Kas and Kale, has revealed signs of old historic settlements.
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Arykanda
Located on the slopes of the Akdag looking out over the River Arykandos are the remains Arykanda, with a Greek theater, forum, and other ruins.
Finike, Turkey
(Near Kas)
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Myra, Turkey
(Near Kas)
The former town of Myra, now the site of the town of Kale, has an important biblical history with links to the Apostle Paul, and St Nicholas who became Bishop of Myra.
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Simena, Turkey
(Near Kas)
Ancient Simena is dominated by a medieval castle which was built on the site of an ancient citadel. Most tourists reach the site by boat.
Kyaneai, Turkey
(Near Kas)