Kas Travel Guide — Ancient Lycia, Diving and Blue Cruise
Kas, west of Antalya, built on the ancient Lycian city, is a boutique holiday paradise famous for whitewashed houses, diving heaven coves facing Meis island, and blue cruise routes. AILYDIAN Holiday offers Kas boutique hotels, diving packages and transfers.
About Kas — Ancient Antiphellos
Kas, ancient Antiphellos, was part of the Lycian League. Today one of Türkiye’s most beloved boutique holiday destinations, one of the Mediterranean’s best diving spots.
Ancient Antiphellos
Kas Ancient Theater
Lycian Way Start
Across Meis (Kastellorizo) Island
Top Sights — Kas Center, Kekova, Meis
Kas center white houses, ancient theater, Kekova Sunken City, Kalekoy (Simena), Meis Island (Greece), Patara ancient city and beach, Kalkan famous centers.
Kas Center and Harbor
Ancient Theater
Kekova Sunken City
Kalekoy / Simena
Meis (Kastellorizo) Island
Patara Ancient City
Patara Beach
Kalkan
Things to Do — Diving, Kayak, Blue Cruise
Diving in the clearest Mediterranean waters (40+ dive sites, shipwrecks), sea kayak Kekova sunken city tour, blue cruise starting point, paragliding (around Kalkan), Lycian Way trekking most popular.
Scuba Diving (40+ Sites)
Sea Kayak (Kekova Sunken)
Blue Cruise
Paragliding (Kalkan)
Lycian Way Trekking
Meis Island Day Trip
Kas Hotels — Boutique and Villa
No mainstream resorts in Kas — boutique family hotels (Hadrian Hotel, Habesos, Hideaway Hotel) and villa rentals widespread. Kalkan boutique 5★ hotels (Likya Residence, Mahal Hotel).
Kas Boutique Hotels
Kalkan Boutique 5★ Hotels
Villa Rental (Private Pool)
Pension and Apart Hotel
Kas Cuisine
Kas restaurants offer fresh seafood, Lycian village dishes, jumbo prawns (Kalkan), olive-oil herbs and mezzes, Datca almond sweets.
Jumbo Prawns (Kalkan)
Fresh Fish
Lycian Village Mezzes
Olive-Oil Dishes
Hibe (Thyme Leaf)
Getting to Kas
Antalya Airport (AYT) 200 km, 3 hours. Dalaman Airport (DLM) 145 km, 2.5 hours. Coastal road scenic but winding. Car rental from Antalya or Dalaman recommended.
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Airport Transfer
Car Rental (Recommended)
Kas - Kalkan - Patara Minibus
Best Time to Visit Kas
Diving ideal May-October (sea water 22-26°C). Kekova kayak more peaceful September-October. Summer peak — boutique hotels limited, advance booking essential.
Diving Season (May-October)
Best Months (June, September)
Peak Season (July-August)
Closing (November)
