Kaş

From Turkey Travel Guide

Kaş is a district of Antalya Province in Turkey.

Kaş

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Coordinates 36°12′N 29°38′E

area

2231 km² (861/sq mi.)

calling code

(+90) 242

website

http://www.kas.bel.tr/

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Location of Kaş within Turkey.

[edit] History

Founded by the Lycians, Kaş was originally called as "Habesos" or "Habesa" in the ancient language of Lycia. Later the ancient Greeks called it "Antiphellos" (meaning "stony place") because it was the harbor infront of the city Phellos which was across from Kas. Antiphellos was an important port town during the Hellenistic period around 4th century BC and after 395 it became a part of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). Later it was ruled by the Seljuks and eventually by the Ottomans. In 1923, with the populations exchange between Greece and Turkey, the majority of the population (Greeks) left the town.

[edit] Navigation

This small, fishing and coastal resort is located 168km west to the city of Antalya, in the Mediterranean region south of Turkey.

[edit] Getting there

[edit] By plane

Kaş is located halfway between Dalaman Airport (180 km) and Antalya Airport (192 km) so it's up to you to decide which airport to choose. You can either take a taxi which would be pretty expensive or a shared minibus/taxi which would be cheaper but takes longer time to get to Kaş.

[edit] By train

No trains to thid direction.

[edit] By car

You can rent a car from either Dalaman or Antalya Airport.

[edit] By bus

There are direct overnight bus services between Istanbul and Kaş and the bus terminal is located right at the centre of town, on the side of main square.

[edit] By boat

Accessible via private boats.

[edit] Getting around

[edit] By car

Taking a taxi can cost expensive. Traffic code for Kaş is 07.

[edit] By public transport

Minibuses run around the Peninsula of Çukurbağ (Yarımada) for cheap fares.

[edit] By foot

Kaş is a small town and therefore can be covered by walking anywhere within 10 minutes.

[edit] By bike

Biking friendly town. Renting and popular with affordable prices.

[edit] Weather

Mediterranean climate with hot summers and moderately warm and rainy winters dominates Kaş. The average temperature during summer time is between 28-36 degrees and it is very rare for the temperature to drop below zero.

Below weather information belongs to Antalya.

[edit] See

There is a hellenistic theatre (Antiphellos: Habessos) as well as other places of historical interest; the ruins of the antique cities of Komba (in the village of Gömbe), Nisa, Kandyba, Phellos, Istlada, Apollonia, Isinda and Kyaenai.

You should check and enjoy the Patara ruins & beach, Kaputaş beach & Blue Cave, Limanagzi(Sebeda-Bayindir)beach and Big Pebble Beach.

The villages of Cukurbag, Saribelen and Hoyran are interesting to see.

[edit] Do

Considered as the "diving capital of the Med", Kaş offers great oppurtunities for scuba diving. You can also do hiking, truck safaris, snorkeling, canyoning, gorge walking, coasteering, sea kayaking, cycling, trekking, climbing and paragliding.

Discover the "sunken city" of Kekova which is a great daytrip.

Buy the local souveniers and handmade carpets. If you like shopping there are great jewelry shops and attractive ceramics. Discover the historical Uzun Çarşı bazaar which is a great place with stores.

[edit] Eat

There are many places with rich variety to eat in Kaş. Here are some of them;

Sempati Restaurant [1]is located on Uzunçarşı Caddesi, Gürsoy Sokak, No:11 and can be called via phone number +90(242)836 2418.

Sultan Garden Restaurant [2]is located in Limaniçi and can be called at +90(242)836 3762.

Tadım Restaurant is located on Atatürk Bulvarı and can be reached via phone number +90(242)836 1033.

Bahçe Restaurant is located on Uzun Çarşı Sonu, No: 31 and its phone number is +90(242)836 2870.

[edit] Drink

There are many choices of bars in Kaş with different types of music and ambiances. Mavi Bar and Red Point bars are the most popular ones among these places.

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-Range

Aquapark Hotel [3]is a nice hotel located on Çukurbağ Yarımadası and its phone number is +90(242)836 1902.

Club Antiphellos Hotel [4]is located on the Peninsula of Kaş (Cukurbag Yarimadasi), 160 km from Dalaman Airport, 180 km from Antalya Airport, 20 km from Kalkan, 30 km from Patara and 30 km from Kekova(Ucagiz). It has 21 rooms and 40 beds capacity and its phone number is +90(242)836 2651.

Club Çapa Hotel htt[p://www.clubcapa.com/]is located in Çukurbağ Yarımadası, No:8 and can be reached via phone numbers +90(533)275 5738, +90(532)245 8022, +90(242)836 3190 or +90(242)836 3191.

Diva Residence Hotel [5]is decorated in Turkish style, offering home comfort. It's located in Çukurbağ Yarımadası, Ibrahim Cingay Sokak and can be called at +90(242)836 4255.

Ekici Hotel [6] is a 3 stars hotel with 75 rooms, 166 beds and 8 suites. It's located on Arısan Sokak, No:1 and can be reached via phone numbers +90(242)836 1417 and +90(242)836 1824.

Amphora Hotel[7] is a nice boutique hotel located in Çukurbağ Yarımadası with the phone number +90(242)836 2907.

Aqua Princess Hotel [8]is located on Hükümet Caddesi, No:71 in Kaş. Its phone number is +90(242)836 2026.

Hotel Begonvil [9]is located on Koza Sokak, 13 in Kaş and it can be reached via phone numbers +90(242)836 3079 or +90(532)685 3665.

Club Phellos Hotel [10]is a 3 stars hotel located on Doğruyol Sokak, No:4 in Kaş. Its phone number is +90(242)836 1953.

[edit] Upscale

[edit] Work

Kaş's economy mainly depends on tourism but agriculture is also important part of development. For foreigners a valid work permit is necessary for legal purposes.

[edit] Learn

You can learn how to dive if you go to Kaş. Sirena Diving Center [11]is offering a variety of courses and can be reached via phone numbers +90(242)836 3995 or +90(536)316 1327.

[edit] Keep connected

[edit] Internet

Most of the hotels have wireless internet. You can buy one of the USB sticks with wireless internet that private phone companies (Avea, Vodafone, Turkcell etc) offer with pre-paid conditions.

[edit] Phone

Look for the metered phones in the post office. The phone code for Kaş is +90 (242).

[edit] Post

The national post office (PTT)[12] has a branch located in Bahçe Sokak, No:5/1 and its phone number is +90(242)836 1430.

[edit] Safety

Kaş is a safe place but in case of emergency you can always dial 155 or call the police department of Kaş via phone numbers +90(242)836 2596, +90(242)836 1024 or +90(505)318 0750.

[edit] Stay Healthy

Kaş Devlet Hastanesi (State hospital) [13]is located on the Yarımada Yolu (Peninsula Road) and can be reached via phone number +90(242)836 1604.

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