Things to do in Kaş: top sights and where to go
Kaş is a small harbour town where the Antiphellos theatre, the Lion Tomb and the boat-filled harbour sit within a ten-minute walk, with Lycian rock tombs cut into the cliff above. Walk the town and swim at Kaputaş Beach, 20 km west, on day one; keep a boat to the sunken city of Kekova and Myra, or the ferry to Greek Kastellorizo, for day two.
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Kaş itineraries
Kaş travel guide
Before you go: the harbour and Lycian tombs, coves and Kekova, getting there, weather and sea by month.
Kaş on your own: the essentials
- How many days
- 4–5 days: town, Kekova, Kaputaş, Myra
- When to go
- May–June and September–October
- Airports
- Dalaman (DLM) ≈ 150 km or Antalya (AYT) ≈ 190 km
- Where to stay
- The centre by the harbour or the Çukurbağ peninsula
- Sea
- Rocks and swim platforms, crystal-clear water
- Transport
- Dolmuş to Kaputaş and Kalkan; boats from the harbour
- Visa
- Visa-free or e-Visa, depending on your passport
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Money
- Turkish lira; diving and boats often in euros
- Time zone
- UTC+3 all year
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- eSIM before you fly or a local SIM at the airport
Key facts
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Wikipedia, “Kaş”Things to do in Kaş
Kaş is a small harbour town with Lycian tombs in its streets, an ancient theatre facing the sea and the Greek island of Kastellorizo on the horizon. Around it are the Limanağzı coves, Kaputaş Beach, the sunken city of Kekova and Myra with St Nicholas Church. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above; the “Map” button shows them on a map.
| Town | Harbour, Lion Tomb | 2 h |
|---|---|---|
| Above town | Rock tombs, Theatre | sunset |
| Coves | Limanağzı, Kaputaş | ½ day |
| Kekova | Sunken city | 1 day |
| Demre | Myra | ½ day |
| Sea & trail | Kastellorizo, Lycian Way | 1 day |
Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries, with places in a sensible order, lunch and time for each stop.
Where is Kaş and how to get there
Kaş lies on the Lycian coast between Fethiye and Antalya and has no airport of its own. The closest is Dalaman (DLM) — ≈ 150 km, about 2.5 hours by transfer. From Antalya (AYT) it’s ≈ 190 km on a scenic mountain road, about 3.5 hours. Intercity buses run from both.
From Kaş bus station, dolmuş minibuses run to Kalkan and Kaputaş Beach; boats to Kekova and the coves leave from the harbour.
Kaş weather by month
The best time to visit Kaş is May–June and September–October — warm sea and comfortable for boats and hiking. Swimming runs June to October: about 28 °C in August and 24 °C in October. Winters are mild, warmer than Antalya, but rainy.
°CiLong-term averages, °C: day and night air, sea water near the shore, rain — rainy days a month. Any given year can be warmer or cooler. Tap a month for details below. | ||||||||||||
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| Day | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 33° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 17° |
| Night | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Sea | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
| Rain | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
Warm — 20 °C and above by dayBest time to go: May–June and September–October
- day ≈ 16°
- night ≈ 9°
- sea ≈ 18°
- rain 13 days
Mild, rainy winter. A quiet harbour and cafés. Too cold to swim, water — about 18°.
- day ≈ 16°
- night ≈ 9°
- sea ≈ 17°
- rain 11 days
Cool, often rainy. Clear days suit Myra and walks. Too cold to swim, water — about 17°.
- day ≈ 18°
- night ≈ 10°
- sea ≈ 17°
- rain 9 days
The coast blooms. Time for the Lycian Way. Too cold to swim, water — about 17°.
- day ≈ 21°
- night ≈ 13°
- sea ≈ 18°
- rain 6 days
About 21° by day, the sea still cool. The best time for hiking. Too cold to swim, water — about 18°.
- day ≈ 25°
- night ≈ 17°
- sea ≈ 21°
- rain 4 days
Warm, the sea warming up. One of the best months. Swimmable, the water is fresh — about 21°.
- day ≈ 30°
- night ≈ 21°
- sea ≈ 24°
- rain 1 days
The season starts: warm sea and clear water for diving. Warm for swimming, water — about 24°.
- day ≈ 33°
- night ≈ 24°
- sea ≈ 27°
- rain 0 days
Hot, about 33°. Boats in the morning, swimming off the platforms by day. Warm for swimming, water — about 27°.
- day ≈ 33°
- night ≈ 24°
- sea ≈ 28°
- rain 0 days
The warmest sea, about 28°. Peak season at Kaputaş. Warm for swimming, water — about 28°.
- day ≈ 30°
- night ≈ 21°
- sea ≈ 27°
- rain 1 days
The heat eases, the sea stays warm. The best month for Kekova and diving. Warm for swimming, water — about 27°.
- day ≈ 26°
- night ≈ 17°
- sea ≈ 24°
- rain 5 days
About 26° by day, the sea about 24°. Comfortable for the sea and the trail. Warm for swimming, water — about 24°.
- day ≈ 21°
- night ≈ 13°
- sea ≈ 21°
- rain 9 days
About 21° by day and in the sea. Some still swim; rain begins. Swimmable, the water is fresh — about 21°.
- day ≈ 17°
- night ≈ 10°
- sea ≈ 19°
- rain 13 days
Cool and rainy. A quiet town and sunsets over Kastellorizo. Too cold to swim, water — about 19°.
Kaş is warmer in winter than Antalya and Fethiye: the mountains shelter it from the north wind.
Kaş beaches and coves
Kaş itself has almost no sandy beaches: people swim from wooden platforms and rocks into very clear water. The famous beach is Kaputaş in a gorge on the road to Kalkan; the Limanağzı coves are reached by water taxi from the harbour.
- Kaputaş — sand in a gorge and turquoise water; ≈ 20 min by dolmuş, then stairs down.
- Limanağzı — quiet coves with cafés; water taxi from the harbour.
- Peninsula platforms — ladders into deep water; great for snorkelling.
- Patara — 18 km of sand; ≈ 1 h west.
Kaş ticket prices
The town, harbour, tombs and theatre are free. You pay for Myra in Demre, Simena and boats to Kekova, diving and the ferry to Kastellorizo.
| Kastellorizo (Meis) Island | 31 | 4 h | Ferry ≈ €28–40 return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limanağzı Coves | 31 | 2 h 30 min | Free entry; boat and sunbed paid |
| Myra and St Nicholas Church, Demre | 30 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ €13 Myra + €17 church |
| Kaputaş Beach | 25 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra |
| Kekova Sunken City and Simena | 16 | 4 h | Boat priced by operators, castle €4 |
Free — 5 places: Kaş Old Town and Harbour, Lycian Way, Lion Tomb, Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs, Antiphellos Theatre.
Myra is covered by the Museum Pass Mediterranean. Boats, diving and the ferry are private and priced separately.
Boat trips and day trips from Kaş
The classic trip is Kekova: a boat over the sunken walls of an ancient city, Simena castle and lunch in Kaleköy. Nearby are Myra with St Nicholas Church, Patara and Kalkan.
- Kekova & Simena — a boat over the sunken city and a castle; a full day.
- Myra — Lycian tombs and St Nicholas Church; ≈ 1 h.
- Kastellorizo — a Greek island, ≈ 20 min by ferry; check Schengen entry rules for your passport.
- Kalkan & Patara — white houses and 18 km of sand; ≈ 30–60 min.
- Sea kayak over Kekova — a quiet way to see the walls underwater; half a day.
Tips
- Swimming over the Kekova sunken city is not allowed — boats stop in nearby coves for a swim.
- Walk up to the ancient theatre at sunset for a view over the harbour and Kastellorizo.
- Get to Kaputaş before noon — in summer the sand fills up later.
- For swimming off rocks and platforms, bring water shoes and a mask.
FAQ
Is Kaş worth visiting?
Yes, for a relaxed harbour town with Lycian tombs in the streets, some of Turkey’s clearest water and best diving, and the Kekova boat trip. It’s quieter and more local than the big resorts.
What are the top things to do in Kaş?
The Kekova sunken city boat trip, Kaputaş Beach, diving or snorkelling, sunset at the Antiphellos theatre, Myra and St Nicholas Church, a ferry to Kastellorizo and a section of the Lycian Way.
Is Kaş good for kids?
Yes for older kids who swim well — boat trips, kayaking and snorkelling are the highlights. With little ones, Kaputaş and Patara’s sand are easier than the rocky town platforms.
Where is Kaş and how do I get there?
On the Lycian coast between Fethiye and Antalya. Fly to Dalaman (about 2.5 hours away by transfer) or Antalya (about 3.5 hours).
Is Kaş safe?
It is a small, relaxed town and generally very safe; take the usual care with valuables and on the roads.
Can you visit Kastellorizo from Kaş?
Yes, the ferry takes about 20 minutes. Kastellorizo is in Greece, so check the Schengen entry rules for your passport and carry it with you.
Sources and fact-check
- Wikipedia, “Kaş”; “Kekova”; “Kastellorizo”; “Myra”
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, muze.gov.tr — Myra, Museum Pass Mediterranean
- Dalaman and Antalya airports — official websites