The whitewashed houses, exquisite sandy beaches, large and small bays lying on Cukurbag peninsula, turquoise water of the Mediterranean Sea, picturesque view and almost a stone's throw from the Greek island of Meis ; This is the scene that everyone sees before entering the town of Kas. The lovers of Antalya region, Turkish Riviera, prefers spending at least one or days before leaving the region either in Kas or Kalkan hotels as to have summer holiday lying down on the sandy beaches and swimming in clear water of Mediterrenean Sea.

Kas is 190 km far from Antalya city and is surrounded with Fethiye in the west, Demre is in the east and Elmalı in the north. Just oppite of Kas, 2100 meters far way, The Greek Island Meis is located. Kas has a coast of 70 kms in length. There are alot of connections to reach Kas either by land or by sea. 

Located on the South Coast of Turkey, Kas is considered one of the best destinations for scuba diving in the country. It is known to captivate divers with its unique shore, mix of modern and ancient wrecks, mysterious caves, rocky reefs and stunning canyons. Swimming alongside a placid giant sea turtle or the enigmatic Mediterranean monk seal could become your underwater reality on a charter vacation on Turkey. You can also look out for dolphins racing alongside dive boats in the Mediterranean’s turquoise waters. Kas is small, peaceful area that has retained its wonderful Turkish culture.

The waters of Kas boast excellent visibility due to the regulations that ensure extremely high standards of sea cleanliness. Amongst tunnels, caverns and caves, diving in Kas also tells a tale of its history. A breath-taking drop into the dark blue of its canyon will take you to a secret cave and an undisturbed shipwreck. Sitting in the ocean are a plethora of vessels just waiting to be explored – some originating from WW2.

Kas is a gateway to exploring the environmentally protected Kekova Region which is known as a top diving spot on the Mediterranean sea. With incomparable transparency and breathtaking underwater scenery. A wide variety of colourful fish, stingrays, eels and even sea turtles inhabit the area and seawalls run deep to the seabed which is covered in vibrant sponges, interesting plants and corals. Dive boats leave from the harbour every day so if you have a diving licence, Kas should certainly be on your travel itinerary.

Kalkan is a small settlement full of boutique hotels, pension houses, cafes and restaurant with sandy beaches which belongs to Kas town and is about 25 kms far from Kas. It is founded on the shores of a bay worth visiting. Restaurants, shopping venues and famous beaches in nice atmosphere , attract millions of tourists every year. Kalkan is one of the unspoiled vacation centers of the Turkish Riviera and it is preserved carefully both by the inhabitants and the local authorities. Yacht marina is one of the most favorite hangout places for yacht owners. Kalkan used to be known as a tiny Greek fishing village named Kalamaki untill 1920s. The remaning church from the Greek village is used as a mosque today.

REASONS TO VISIT

Kayaking Destination
Top diving spot in Mediterranean
An Unspoiled Vacation Center
Well Preserved Amphitheatre / Ancient Ruins
Hiking up for sunset or sunrise (Lycian Way)
Great Place to Paraglide
Ruins of Xanthos and Patara Beach
Lycian Civilization with Its Ancient History
Delightful Alleys and Long Bazaar