# Antiphellos Theatre, Kaş > 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 10-minute walk west of Republic Square: free, no gate, no ticket office, open at any hour. Thirty minutes covers it, but come at sunset — the seats look straight out over the water to the Greek island of Kastellorizo. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/antiphellos-theatre - City: [Kaş](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas), Turkey - YesGo score: 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 30 min - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free — no gate or ticket office - Hours: Open site, any time - From Republic Square: ≈ 10 min walk west along Hastane Caddesi - Time needed: 30 minutes; about an hour with sunset and the Doric Tomb - Capacity: 3,000–4,000 spectators — sources differ - Shade: Almost none — hot at midday in summer - Footwear: Proper shoes: the stone steps are high and uneven - Where: Western edge of central Kaş, above the sea, Antalya province - Coordinates: 36.19991, 29.63493 - Facts checked: 30.10.2026 ## Key facts - **Hellenistic** — period of construction; sources give no exact date (source: English, Turkish and Russian Wikipedia: Antiphellos) - **3,000–4,000** — spectators could be seated — estimates differ (source: English and Turkish Wikipedia: Antiphellos; Antalya province tourism portal) - **Free** — an open site with no ticket office or gate (source: English Wikivoyage: Kaş; Wikidata Q56640720) - **No proscenium** — no tall stage building was ever added, so nothing blocks the sea view (source: English and Turkish Wikipedia: Antiphellos) - **No diazoma** — the seating rises unbroken, with no cross aisle (source: English and Turkish Wikipedia: Antiphellos) - **2008** — the year the theatre was restored (source: English and Turkish Wikipedia: Antiphellos) - **Habesos** — the Lycian name of the town, later Antiphellos — the port of inland Phellos (source: English Wikipedia: Antiphellus and Kaş) - **4th century BC** — the rock-cut Doric Tomb on the hill just above the theatre (source: English and Russian Wikipedia: Antiphellos) - **Kastellorizo** — the Greek island across the water; the ferry from Kaş takes under half an hour (source: English Wikipedia: Kastellorizo; English Wikivoyage: Kaş) ## Is the Antiphellos Theatre free? Yes. The theatre is an **open site with no gate, ticket office or guard**, so entry is free and you can walk in at any hour. There is no official page listing opening times; if you find a notice on site about a concert or repairs, go by that. The Müzekart museum pass is not needed here. The only money you are likely to spend is on a coffee along the waterfront on the way. A guided walk is worth it only if you want the whole Lycian story in one go — guides usually combine the theatre, the tombs and the old town. > **Arrive 40 minutes before sunset** By day the stone is hot and there is barely any shade. In the evening the sun drops into the sea, Kastellorizo turns into a dark silhouette and locals turn up with blankets and drinks. Sit high up for the widest view. Walking back takes 10 minutes; use your phone torch on the steps. ## How to get to the Antiphellos Theatre 1. Start at Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı) by the harbour — the heart of Kaş, a short walk down from the bus station and the ferry pier. 2. With the harbour behind you, head west on Hastane Caddesi, the road that runs along the sea past hotels and cafés. 3. After 5–7 minutes the water opens up on your left and an olive-covered slope rises on your right. 4. The theatre is on the right-hand side, roughly 500–700 m from the square. There is no gate — climb straight onto the seats from the road. 5. For the Doric Tomb, follow the path uphill from the top rows for another 3–5 minutes. 6. Walk back the same way for dinner at the harbour or a wander through the [old town](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town). ## What is the Antiphellos Theatre? Kaş sits on top of ancient **Antiphellos**. The Lycians called the town Habesos; in Hellenistic and Roman times it served as the harbour of Phellos, a city up in the hills — hence the name, roughly “opposite Phellos”. When Phellos faded, its port became the main town of the area. The theatre was built in the Hellenistic period on the slope above the water. It is modest, seating somewhere between **3,000 and 4,000 people** depending on the source, and unusual: it never had a permanent stone stage or a tall proscenium, so the audience watched the actors and the sea at the same time. There is no diazoma either — the rows run unbroken from the orchestra to the top. It was restored in 2008, and today it is the one place in Kaş where you see an ancient monument whole rather than in fragments. ## What to see at the theatre and around it - The top rows — the best seat in town for the bay and Kastellorizo. - The retaining wall of rough stone blocks, curving a little more than a semicircle. - The orchestra with its wooden floor, sometimes used as a stage for local events. - The **Doric Tomb**, a cube-shaped 4th-century BC tomb cut into the rock about a hundred metres up the slope, with a relief of dancing girls inside. - The olive grove and paths behind the theatre, with views over the whole town. - The cats — they own the place and are happy to pose on the steps. ## Is it worth visiting? If you are already in Kaş, yes: it is free, close and beautiful. It is not worth a special trip from Antalya or Fethiye — the theatre is small and you will see it all in half an hour. What makes it special is the mix of old stone, open sea and Greece on the horizon, not its size. The last hour before sunset is the best time. Early morning is lovely too — empty and soft-lit. Between June and September avoid midday: there is no shade and the seats get too hot to sit on. In winter and spring the theatre is quiet, and after rain the air is so clear that the island looks close enough to swim to. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] I know today's sunset time - [ ] Water with me — no kiosk or shade at the theatre - [ ] Shoes that grip on high stone steps - [ ] A light jacket or blanket for the evening - [ ] Phone charged for the torch on the way back - [ ] Hat and sunscreen if I'm going by day in summer ## Theatre vs Lion Tomb vs rock tombs | | Antiphellos Theatre | Lion Tomb | Rock tombs | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | What it is | Hellenistic theatre by the sea | 4th-century BC Lycian sarcophagus | Lycian tombs cut into the cliff | | Where | Western edge, above the sea | Town centre, on a shopping street | Hillside above the centre | | Entry | Free | Free, it stands in the street | Visible from town; path up the slope | | Time needed | 30–60 min | 10 min | 30–60 min with the climb | | Best time | Sunset | Any time | Morning, before the heat | One evening only? Do the theatre at sunset and catch the Lion Tomb on your way through the centre. Save the rock tombs for a cooler morning. ## Historic sights in Kaş compared Every historic place in and around Kaş rated by YesGo. - [Lion Tomb](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lion-tomb) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free, no ticket - [Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-rock-tombs) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free - [Antiphellos Theatre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/antiphellos-theatre) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free - [Kastellorizo (Meis) Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kastellorizo) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Ferry ≈ €28–40 return - [Myra and St Nicholas Church, Demre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-myra) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ €13 Myra + €17 church - [Kekova Sunken City and Simena](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-kekova) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Boat priced by operators, castle €4 ## Ancient Kaş in one evening The harbour, the Lion Tomb, the rock tombs on the hillside and the theatre for sunset. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and walks. 1. [Kaş Old Town and Harbour](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-old-town) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Free 2. [Lion Tomb](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-lion-tomb) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free, no ticket 3. [Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kas-rock-tombs) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free 4. [Antiphellos Theatre](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/antiphellos-theatre) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free ## Good to know This is not Aspendos or Side — those huge theatres near Antalya charge admission. The Kaş theatre is small and free. Strictly speaking it is a Greek theatre, not an amphitheatre: a half-ring of seats facing the stage and the sea rather than a closed oval arena. ## Tips - Pair the theatre with an evening in the old town and harbour — dinner is 10 minutes away. - Liked the view of Greece? Take the short ferry (under half an hour) to [Kastellorizo](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kas/kastellorizo) — you will need to meet Schengen entry rules. - Walk up to the Doric Tomb behind the theatre: five minutes on a path and usually nobody there. - In summer, come after 18:00 — the seats are scorching earlier in the day. - Bring something to sit on: you will be on bare stone for a good 40 minutes at sunset. - Mornings are empty — the best time for photos without people. ## Questions ### Is the Antiphellos Theatre free to visit? Yes — it is an open site with no gate or ticket office. ### What are the Antiphellos Theatre opening hours? There are none: the site is always open. Daytime and the 40 minutes before sunset are the best times. ### How do I get to the ancient theatre in Kaş? Walk west from Republic Square by the harbour along Hastane Caddesi — about 10 minutes. The theatre is on the right. ### Is the Kaş theatre good for sunset? It is the classic sunset spot in town: the seats face the sea and the Greek island of Kastellorizo. Arrive 40 minutes early for a good seat. ### How long do you need at the Antiphellos Theatre? Half an hour for the theatre; about an hour with the sunset and the Doric Tomb on the hill. ### How old is the theatre in Kaş? It dates from the Hellenistic period. Reliable sources give no exact year; it was restored in 2008. ### Can you see Greece from Kaş? Yes — Kastellorizo (Meis in Turkish) lies just offshore and is clearly visible from the top rows. ### Is it suitable for children? Yes: free, close to the centre and fun to climb. Keep an eye on small children on the high steps and at the top edge. ### Is the Antiphellos Theatre worth a special trip? Not on its own — it is small. If you are staying in Kaş or driving the coast, do stop, ideally at sunset. ## How we checked The theatre has no official page: it is an open site, so entry and hours are marked “verifying” based on Wikivoyage. The period, capacity, the lack of a proscenium and diazoma, and the 2008 restoration are checked against the English and Turkish Wikipedia. The often-quoted “1st century BC” date is not confirmed by reliable sources, so we only say Hellenistic. Capacity: Wikipedia and Lonely Planet say about 4,000, the Antalya province tourism portal about 3,000, so we show both. Not every source gives the number of rows (26), so we leave it out. Sources disagree on the distance to Kastellorizo (about 2 km or about 6 km, depending on the point measured), so we give no number; ferry times range from 7 minutes to half an hour depending on the boat, so we say under half an hour. Distance from the centre is 500 m per Wikipedia and about 700 m from Republic Square on the map; we show the range. ## Sources - English Wikipedia: Antiphellus, Kaş, Kastellorizo - Turkish Wikipedia: Antiphellos - Russian Wikipedia: Antiphellos - Wikidata Q56640720 — Antiphellos Antik Tiyatrosu - English Wikivoyage: Kaş — access to the ancient sites and Kastellorizo ferries - Antalya province tourism portal: Antiphellos Ancient City - Lonely Planet: Antiphellos Theatre --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.