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Kaş Old Town and Harbour

Wooden gulets moored in Kaş harbour in front of white houses on a green hillside below a rocky mountain
Photo: Esginmurat, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The essentials in 10 seconds

Entry
Free — public streets and waterfront
Hours
Open 24/7 — public streets and waterfront; shops and cafés stay open late in season
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h 30 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Time needed
1.5 hours for the centre; an evening with dinner
Where
Antalya province, Lycian coast between Fethiye and Demre
Friday market
Weekly, near the old bus station; sources disagree on the exact spot
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Boat trips
From the harbour quays by Republic Square
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Ferry to Kastellorizo
From Kaş port, ≈ 20 min; passport needed
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Bus station
Old otogar above the centre; new terminal on the Demre road
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Coordinates
36.19931, 29.64142YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

Freethe harbour, square and old lanes are an open town centre — no tickets, no opening hours
2 sourcesWikivoyage (Kaş)Turkey's For Life
6–7 kmto the Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis) — about 20 minutes by ferry
3 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia (6 km)Russian Wikipedia (≈ 7 km port to port)Wikivoyage
Fridayweekly market day — produce, cheese, olives and honey from the villages
3 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia (Kaş)WikivoyageTurkey's For Life
Antiphellosthe town’s ancient name — the port of Lycian Phellos
SourceEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
Habesathe earlier Lycian name of the settlement
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia (Habesa / Habesos)Russian Wikipedia (Habesos)
Mediterraneanthe sea Kaş sits on, on slopes dropping straight to the water
SourceEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
Uzun Çarşı“Long Bazaar”, the main shopping street, with the Lion Tomb at its top
2 sourcesWikivoyage (Kaş)Turkey's For Life
Antalya provinceKaş is the seat of its own district
SourceEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
Divingsome of the best diving on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast; the dive centres are in the port
SourceEnglish and Russian Wikipedia

Is Kaş old town worth visiting?

Yes — and it costs nothing. Kaş is one of the few resorts on this coast that still feels like a small town rather than a hotel strip. You come for the harbour, the lanes and the evenings, not for a long sandy beach: the beaches here are pebbly, the water is clear, and the town is built for walking.

Don’t come expecting a walled medieval old town or a big museum. “Old town” in Kaş means the historic centre between the harbour and Uzun Çarşı — white houses, wooden balconies, craft shops and a few Lycian tombs right on the street. Two hours covers it; the rest of the time goes on boats, swimming and dinner.

Things to do in Kaş old town

  • The harbour — fishing boats and wooden gulets at the quay, waterside restaurants and a view of Kastellorizo.
  • Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı) — the meeting point of the town, overlooking the boats; Republic Day on 29 October is celebrated here.
  • Uzun Çarşı — the cobbled “Long Bazaar” lined with carpet, ceramic, jewellery and textile shops; nicknamed slippery street after rain.
  • Bougainvillea lanes — pink flowers spilling over wooden balconies and café courtyards.
  • The Lion Tomb — a 4th-century BC Lycian sarcophagus standing in the street at the top of Uzun Çarşı.
  • The Antiphellos Theatre — about a 10-minute walk west of the centre, the town’s sunset spot.
  • Küçük Çakıl, the little pebble beach in the centre — free, for a quick dip between walks.
  • The Friday market — local produce, cheese, olives and honey, usually cheaper than the boutiques.

Boat trips and the Kastellorizo ferry

The harbour is where Kaş goes to sea. Day boats leave from the quays for the Kekova sunken city and Simena, swim stops in bays such as Limanağzı, and short sunset cruises. You buy at the quay or from the agencies around the square; in season boats go out daily.

The ferry to Kastellorizo takes about 20 minutes and counts as leaving Turkey, so bring your passport and check your Schengen entry rules. A day trip from Kaş to the island works; the reverse — a day trip from the island to Kaş — doesn’t, because there is no matching return sailing.

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On foot

  • Lion Tomb is about 2 min away on foot.
  • Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs is about 4 min away on foot.
  • Antiphellos Theatre is about 9 min away on foot.

More tips

  1. Fly into Dalaman (DLM) or Antalya (AYT). Buses and transfers run from both; from Antalya the bus takes about four hours along the coast road.
  2. Intercity buses arrive at Kaş otogar. Some sources still describe the old otogar on the hill above town — about a 10-minute walk downhill; others say buses now use a new terminal on the Demre road, from where you take a dolmuş or taxi in. Ask when you book.
  3. Walk down Atatürk Bulvarı towards the sea — it brings you out at Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı) and the harbour.
  4. Stroll along the quays — this is where boat trips and Kastellorizo ferry tickets are sold.
  5. Climb cobbled Uzun Çarşı to the Lion Tomb, 3–5 minutes uphill.
  6. For sunset, follow the shore road west to the Antiphellos Theatre, about 10 minutes.

Where is Kaş, and how long to stay?

Kaş sits in the south-west of Antalya province on the Lycian coast, west of Demre and Kekova and east of Kalkan and Fethiye. It’s too far from either airport for a quick look, so most people stay at least one night.

One evening is enough for the old town itself. Two or three days let you add a Kekova boat, Kaputaş Beach, a dive, or a stretch of the Lycian Way — the coastal trail runs right past town.

A short history of Kaş

The Lycians called the settlement Habesa. In Hellenistic and Roman times it was Antiphellos, the harbour of Phellos up in the hills. That era left the theatre, the Lion Tomb and the rock-cut tombs in the cliff above town.

For a long time Kaş was a quiet fishing port. It grew into a resort without losing its scale — low white houses, a working harbour and lanes too narrow for cars.

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Old town walk, Kekova boat or Kastellorizo?

Old town and harbouryou are hereWalk around the centreFree1.5 hours or an eveningNoneMorning or evening
Kekova boat tripDay boat with swim stopsPaid, sold at the quayFull dayNoneWarm season
Kastellorizo ferryDay trip to a Greek islandPaid ferry ticketFull dayPassportWarm season

You don’t have to choose the old town — it fits into any evening. The real choice for your day is Kekova or Kastellorizo.

Kaş by the water: compare and choose

Waterside places in and around Kaş rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Kaş Old Town and Harbouryou are here521 h 30 minFree—
Lycian Way493 hFree19 min walk
Kastellorizo (Meis) Island314 hFerry ≈ €28–40 return7.1 km
Limanağzı Coves312 h 30 minFree entry; boat and sunbed paid3.1 km
Kaputaş Beach252 h 30 min≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra17.6 km
Kekova Sunken City and Simena164 hBoat priced by operators, castle €419.8 km

Kaş in one evening

Harbour and square, up Uzun Çarşı to the Lion Tomb, the rock tombs, then sunset at the ancient theatre. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and walks.

  1. Kaş Old Town and Harbouryou are here1 h 30 min · Free
  2. 3 min walk from the previous stopLion Tomb15 min · Free, no ticket
  3. 4 min walk from the previous stopKaş Lycian Rock Tombs30 min · Free
  4. 12 min walk from the previous stopAntiphellos Theatre30 min · Free

4 places · about 3 h 4 min with walks · 19 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Lion Tomb

Kaş, Turkey

15 min · Free, no ticket · 3 min walk

Kaş Lycian Rock Tombs

Kaş, Turkey

30 min · Free · 5 min walk

Antiphellos Theatre

Kaş, Turkey

30 min · Free · 10 min walk

Lycian Way

Kaş, Turkey

3 h · Free, no tickets · 19 min walk

How to do it right

  • Book a waterside table for sunset — in high season the harbour restaurants fill early.
  • Go to the Friday market in the morning, before the best produce is gone.
  • For the view over the bay, walk up to the rock tombs above town.
  • Buy your Kekova boat ticket the evening before at the quay — more choice than in the morning.
  • Haggling in the Uzun Çarşı shops is normal, especially for carpets and jewellery — keep it friendly.

Questions

Is Kaş old town worth visiting?

Yes. It’s free, compact and one of the prettiest small harbours on the Turkish coast. Plan an evening, not a full day — the rest goes on boats and beaches.

How much time do you need in Kaş old town?

About 1.5 hours to walk the harbour, square and lanes; a whole evening if you add dinner, the shops and sunset at the theatre.

Is there an entrance fee for Kaş old town?

No. The harbour, Republic Square and the lanes are public streets, open around the clock.

What is there to do in Kaş?

Walk the harbour and Uzun Çarşı, see the Lion Tomb and the Antiphellos Theatre, swim at the town beach, take a boat to Kekova, dive, or hop over to Kastellorizo.

Where do boat trips leave from in Kaş?

From the harbour quays next to Republic Square. Tickets are sold at the boats and at agencies around the square.

Can you take a ferry from Kaş to Kastellorizo?

Yes, it takes about 20 minutes from Kaş port. You leave Turkey, so bring your passport.

When is the market in Kaş?

On Fridays, near the old bus station in the upper part of town. Sources describe the exact spot differently, so ask locally.

How do I get to Kaş?

Fly into Dalaman or Antalya, then take a bus or transfer. From the otogar, walk down Atatürk Bulvarı to the harbour, or take a dolmuş if your bus stops at the new terminal.

Is Kaş good for an evening out?

Yes — bars and cafés line the lanes and the harbour, but it stays relaxed rather than clubby.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • English Wikipedia: Kaş — Habesa and Antiphellos, Kastellorizo, Friday market
  • Russian Wikipedia: Каш — Antalya province, distance to Kastellorizo, diving
  • Wikivoyage: Kaş — bus stations, markets, Uzun Çarşı, Kastellorizo ferry
  • Turkey's For Life: Kaş guide — harbour, square, boat trips, market, beaches
  • Wikidata Q1004438
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedThe centre of Kaş is open public streets, so there is no ticket price or opening time. Facts are checked against at least two sources. The distance to Kastellorizo differs — 6 km and about 7 km — so we show both. Sources disagree on where the Friday market sets up and on the bus station: some describe the old otogar above the centre, others a new terminal on the Demre road; those rows are marked “verifying”.

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Limanağzı Coves

Kaş, Turkey

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2 h 30 min · ≈ 60 TL in season, sunbeds extra

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