About
Kas
The town of Kas was built around the remains of ancient Antiphellos
and is surrounded by lofty, rocky cliffs. Over the years, it has developed
from a little port to a main tourist attraction and became the region’s
main resort. The city has a rocky coastline providing unrestricted access
to the Mediterranean’s gleaming waters. Kas offers a lot of contradicting
aspects like mountain and sea, ancient ruins and modern buildings.
According to history, Kas was actually a small port situated at Lycia’s
southern tip. During the ancient times, Kas was called Habesos and later
in the years, it was renamed as Antiphellos. It was a small port town
which was once an unspoiled fishing village and boasts of among the Lycia
oldest settlements.
The little town of Kas boasts several ancient treasures because of its
historical setting. Located in the Kas centre is Lycian Sarcophagus.
On the west of Kas is where the Hellenistic period well-preserved theater
situated. With its amazing 4th century BC sculpted carvings; the monumental
tomb of the lion is an amazing ancient touch in the city. Also found
in and around the town, there are many Lycian rock tombs.
Kas is a place where you can experience all at once; the amazing wonders
of forest, sea, history and art. It is a place where you will be able
to satisfy your desire just by discovering several unspoiled areas. The
town is filled with a bunch of houses all around the main street and
teahouses where tourists and fishermen go chill out while exchanging
stories.
There are many historical places such as Xanthos, Letoon, Patara, Tlos,
Arycanda, Pinara, Theimussa, Myra, The Church of St Nicholas within a
short drive and you can also enjoy a cruise of the Sunken City at Simena.
Kas is also a perfect place for outdoor activities such as sea kayaking, scuba-diving, hiking, mountain biking. You can visit the ancient ruins and remote villages while climbing up to catch a glimpse of perfect sceneries high above these mountains.
Kas & Diving
Since 20 years for now, Kas is a paradies
for divers. During the last years,
more and more restricted areas were opened open for diving - by result,
Kas offers more than 25 different dive spots like shipwrecks, caves, reefs,
underwater canyons, turtle places and many more.
Due to the protecting small islands nearby, the lack of industry & industrial
fishing and high amounts of nutrients, water quality and the amount of marine
life is over-average. Divers from allover the world are visiting Kas regulary
to enjoy together the clear water ( 40m / 130 feet visibilities underwater )
and discover the great diving
places , while feeling happy in a up to 28 degrees warm water.
