Kaş
Bohemian Chic on the Lycian Coast
The Region in 60 Seconds
Kaş understanding
Kaş is the jewel of the Turkish Riviera – a dreamy artist town with whitewashed houses, bougainvillea alleys, and one of the best diving spots in the Mediterranean. Here Lycian history meets alternative flair: ancient rock tombs tower above the town, sunken cities await underwater, and the Greek island of Meis is just a stone's throw away. Mass tourism? Nonexistent. Kaş is for explorers, divers, and anyone seeking authentic Türkiye.
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Weather & Water Temperature
The best time for your visit
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 14° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 25° | 30° | 34° | 34° | 30° | 25° | 19° | 15° |
| Water °C | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Sun (h/day) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
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Tours from Kaş
Organized by us, experienced by you
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Must-See
8 places you must see
Boat Tour
Kekova & Sunken City
The absolute highlight! Glide by boat over a sunken ancient city – ruins shimmer through crystal clear water. Plus the picturesque village of Simena with Lycian sarcophagi.
Diving
Diving Paradise Kaş
One of the best diving areas in the Mediterranean! Wrecks, caves, walls, and visibility up to 40 meters. Canyon, Flying Fish Reef, and the legendary Dakota wreck.
Day Trip
Meis Island (Kastellorizo)
Greece in 20 minutes! Tiny island with colorful houses, Greek tavernas, and the famous Blue Grotto. Don't forget your passport!
Ancient
Hellenistic Amphitheater
Small, perfectly preserved theater with breathtaking sea views. Only 26 rows, but one of the most romantic spots for sunset.
Lycian Culture
Lycian Rock Tombs
Monumental tombs carved into the cliffs above town. 2,400 years old! The King's Tomb with Ionic columns is particularly impressive.
Dream Beach
Patara Beach
18 km of pristine sandy beach – one of the longest in Turkey! Turtle nesting site, ancient ruins right behind. Nature reserve, no development.
Old Town
Kaş Old Town
Winding alleys with boutiques, galleries, cafés, and rooftop bars. White houses, bougainvillea, cats – the perfect Mediterranean idyll. Especially atmospheric at night.
Bay
Kaputaş Bay
The Instagram-famous dream bay! Turquoise water, wedged between high cliffs. 187 steps lead down to the small sandy beach.
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Beaches
Honestly reviewed
Kaputaş Beach
20 km Richtung Kalkan
Perfect for: Instagram, Schwimmer
The most famous bay in the region! Turquoise water between dramatic cliffs, 187 steps down. Small but spectacular. Instagram hotspot.
Kostenlos
Küçük Çakıl
Im Zentrum
Perfect for: Schnelles Bad
Small pebble beach right in the center. Platforms for sunbathing, crystal clear water. Perfect for quick refreshment between sightseeing.
Kostenlos
Büyük Çakıl
10 Min. zu Fuß
Perfect for: Schnorcheln
Larger pebble beach 10 minutes walk from center. Loungers, restaurant, excellent for snorkeling. Quieter than Küçük Çakıl.
Liege ab 100₺
Patara Beach
45 km
Perfect for: Natur, Schildkröten
18 km of endless sandy beach, one of the longest in Turkey. Turtles nest here! Ancient Patara ruins right behind the dunes.
Im Eintritt
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Shopping
Where to buy, what to buy, how to bargain
Kaş is a paradise for individualists – instead of mass-produced goods, you'll find handmade jewelry, local art, and unique boutiques. Old town alleys are full of small studios and galleries. Friday market offers local products at fair prices.
Uzun Çarşı
Boutiquen, Kunsthandwerk, Schmuck
Altstadt
The main shopping street. Boutiques, jewelry, crafts – perfect for strolling.
Freitagsmarkt
Obst, Gemüse, Kleidung, Lokales
Marktplatz
Every Friday! Fruits, vegetables, olives, honey, clothing. Very authentic.
Hafenpromenade
Souvenirs, Bootstouren, Cafés
Am Hafen
Souvenirs, book boat tours, evening stroll with ice cream.
Ateliers & Galerien
Lokale Kunst, Keramik, Schmuck
Überall in der Altstadt
Unique pieces from local artists. Ceramics, paintings, jewelry.
Haggling like a pro
No haggling in shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Only at bazaars and small shops.
What to buy – and what not
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Practical Info
Everything you need to know on site
Getting Around
Money & Payment
- Currency: Turkish Lira (₺). Exchange rate fluctuates – check daily!
- Credit cards work almost everywhere (Visa, Mastercard). Amex rare.
- ATMs (Bankamatik) everywhere. Always withdraw in Lira, never in Euro!
- Exchange offices (Döviz) have better rates than hotels or airport.
- Tipping: Restaurant 10%, taxi round up, hotel 20-50₺ per day.
Safety
- Antalya is very safe for tourists. Normal caution as everywhere.
- Kaleiçi well-lit and lively at night.
- Watch out for pickpockets in crowds.
- Taximeter fraud most common tourist annoyance – always insist!
- Don't drink tap water. Bottles are cheap (5-10₺).
SIM Card & Internet
Turkish SIM at Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom. Shops at airport or in town. Bring passport! Tourist package approx. 300-500₺ for 20GB. Or: buy eSIM before departure (Airalo, Holafly).
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Turkish for Tourists
Few words, big impact
Turks love it when you try a few words of their language. Perfect pronunciation doesn't matter – it's the effort that counts!
Basics
At the Restaurant
Shopping
On the Go
Emergency
Numbers
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In Emergency
Save these numbers – just in case
Hospitals
Kaş Devlet Hastanesi
Public Hospital
Kaş Zentrum
Basic care in center. Emergency 24/7.
Özel Kaş Klinik
Private Clinic
Hauptstraße
Small private clinic for outpatient treatments.
Fethiye Devlet Hastanesi
Regional Hospital
Fethiye (105 km)
For complex cases. Fethiye is 105 km away.
Pharmacies (Eczane)
Green cross = pharmacy. Many medicines available without prescription. Nights/Sundays: "Nöbetçi Eczane" (on-duty pharmacy) – list posted at every pharmacy.
Germany
Deutsches Honorarkonsulat Antalya
Güllük Cad. 18, Antalya
Phone: +90 242 314 1101
Kaş on the map
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