# 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. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas ## Ready itineraries - [One day in Kaş: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/in-1-day.md): Rock-cut Lycian tombs above town, the Lion Tomb on the shopping street, a harbour of gulets, a theatre by the sea and a water taxi to the Limanağzı coves. ## All 10 places with the YesGo score - [Kaş Old Town and Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town.md): YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Free. Kaş is a small resort on Turkey’s Lycian coast, between Fethiye and Demre, looking straight across at the Greek island of Kastellorizo… - [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lycian-way.md): YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free, no tickets. The Lycian Way runs straight through Kaş. East of town it climbs over sea cliffs to the car-free coves of Limanağzı, then on to Kekova and… - [Lion Tomb](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lion-tomb.md): YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free, no ticket. The Lion Tomb is a 4th-century BC Lycian sarcophagus on a tall rock-cut base, standing in the middle of Uzun Çarşı, the shopping street in… - [Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-rock-tombs.md): YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free. The Lycian rock tombs of Kaş are burial chambers of ancient Antiphellos, cut into the cliff above the north side of town, their façades… - [Antiphellos Theatre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/antiphellos-theatre.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free. The Antiphellos Theatre is the Hellenistic theatre of the ancient port that lies under modern Kaş. It is an open site by the sea, a… - [Kastellorizo (Meis) Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kastellorizo.md): YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Ferry ≈ €28–40 return. Kastellorizo — Meis in Turkish — is a Greek island 2 km off the Turkish coast, facing Kaş. The ferry takes 20–30 minutes and costs roughly… - [Limanağzı Coves](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/limanagzi.md): YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Free entry; boat and sunbed paid. Limanağzı is a string of pebbly coves with beach clubs across the bay from Kaş, with no road in. A water taxi from the harbour takes 15–20… - [Myra and St Nicholas Church, Demre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-myra.md): YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ €13 Myra + €17 church. Myra is the ancient Lycian city under modern Demre, 45 km east of Kaş. Two paid sites sit 2 km apart: Myra’s cliff of rock-cut tombs and… - [Kaputaş Beach](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kaputas-beach.md): YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra. Kaputaş Beach is a small turquoise cove at the mouth of a gorge, 20 km west of Kaş on the coast road to Kalkan. You reach it down 170–187… - [Kekova Sunken City and Simena](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kekova.md): YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Boat priced by operators, castle €4. Kekova is an uninhabited island between Kaş and Demre whose north shore hides the half-sunken ruins of the Lycian town of Dolichiste. You… ## Kaş travel guide Before you go: the harbour and Lycian tombs, coves and Kekova, getting there, weather and sea by month. ## Trip 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 - Money: Turkish lira; diving and boats often in euros - Time zone: UTC+3 all year - Mobile data: eSIM before you fly or a local SIM at the airport ## Key facts - **Antiphellos** — Kaş’s ancient name — the port of Lycian Phellos (source: Wikipedia, “Kaş”) - **4th c. BC** — the Lion Tomb — a Lycian sarcophagus standing in a town street (source: Wikipedia, “Kaş”) - **≈ 20 min** — the ferry ride to the Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis) (source: Wikipedia, “Kastellorizo”) - **Underwater** — walls and stairs of an ancient city are visible off Kekova island — seen only from a boat (source: Wikipedia, “Kekova”) - **Diving** — Kaş is one of Turkey’s top dive spots, with clear water and a sunken plane and wrecks (source: 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. | Where | What to see | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Town** | [Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town), [Lion Tomb](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lion-tomb) | 2 h | | **Above town** | [Rock tombs](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-rock-tombs), [Theatre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/antiphellos-theatre) | sunset | | **Coves** | [Limanağzı](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/limanagzi), [Kaputaş](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kaputas-beach) | ½ day | | **Kekova** | [Sunken city](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kekova) | 1 day | | **Demre** | [Myra](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-myra) | ½ day | | **Sea & trail** | [Kastellorizo](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kastellorizo), [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-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 | How | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Dalaman (DLM)** | Transfer | ≈ 2.5 h | | **Antalya (AYT)** | Transfer | ≈ 3.5 h | | **[Fethiye](https://yesgo.io/turkey/fethiye)** | Bus | ≈ 2 h | | **[Antalya](https://yesgo.io/turkey/antalya)** | Bus | ≈ 4 h | 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. - **January in Kaş**: day ≈ 16°C, night ≈ 9°C, sea ≈ 18°C, rainy days: 13. Mild, rainy winter. A quiet harbour and cafés. - **February in Kaş**: day ≈ 16°C, night ≈ 9°C, sea ≈ 17°C, rainy days: 11. Cool, often rainy. Clear days suit Myra and walks. - **March in Kaş**: day ≈ 18°C, night ≈ 10°C, sea ≈ 17°C, rainy days: 9. The coast blooms. Time for the Lycian Way. - **April in Kaş**: day ≈ 21°C, night ≈ 13°C, sea ≈ 18°C, rainy days: 6. About 21° by day, the sea still cool. The best time for hiking. - **May in Kaş** (best time): day ≈ 25°C, night ≈ 17°C, sea ≈ 21°C, rainy days: 4. Warm, the sea warming up. One of the best months. - **June in Kaş** (best time): day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 21°C, sea ≈ 24°C, rainy days: 1. The season starts: warm sea and clear water for diving. - **July in Kaş**: day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 0. Hot, about 33°. Boats in the morning, swimming off the platforms by day. - **August in Kaş**: day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 0. The warmest sea, about 28°. Peak season at Kaputaş. - **September in Kaş** (best time): day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 21°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 1. The heat eases, the sea stays warm. The best month for Kekova and diving. - **October in Kaş** (best time): day ≈ 26°C, night ≈ 17°C, sea ≈ 24°C, rainy days: 5. About 26° by day, the sea about 24°. Comfortable for the sea and the trail. - **November in Kaş**: day ≈ 21°C, night ≈ 13°C, sea ≈ 21°C, rainy days: 9. About 21° by day and in the sea. Some still swim; rain begins. - **December in Kaş**: day ≈ 17°C, night ≈ 10°C, sea ≈ 19°C, rainy days: 13. Cool and rainy. A quiet town and sunsets over Kastellorizo. 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. - [Kaş Old Town and Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town) — Free - [Lycian Way](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lycian-way) — Free, no tickets - [Lion Tomb](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lion-tomb) — Free, no ticket - [Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-rock-tombs) — Free - [Antiphellos Theatre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/antiphellos-theatre) — Free - [Kastellorizo (Meis) Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kastellorizo) — Ferry ≈ €28–40 return - [Limanağzı Coves](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/limanagzi) — Free entry; boat and sunbed paid - [Myra and St Nicholas Church, Demre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-myra) — ≈ €13 Myra + €17 church - [Kaputaş Beach](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kaputas-beach) — ≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra - [Kekova Sunken City and Simena](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kekova) — Boat priced by operators, castle €4 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. ## Questions ### 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 - 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 Facts checked: 08.11.2026 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.