7 Great Reasons to Visit Kas in This Summer
7 Great Reasons to Visit Kas in This Summer
Kas is a very cute little town that shouldn’t be skipped on your sailing trip along Turkey’s turquoise coastline. It houses beautiful beaches, great food, shopping areas and a lot more. Kas is pronounced as Kash. Check out our guide for 7 reasons why you should visit Kas this summer.
1.Wandering and shopping in the streets of Kas
The cobblestone streets of Kas are gorgeous. It is small and easily be explored in the afternoon and night during your Turkey sailing tour. Our sailing tours spend a night in Kaş that we enjoy a free afternoon for wandering around, checking out a handicraft shop, or have a bite at one of the great Turkish cuisines and We enjoy a lovely night out.
2.Visit Kaputas Beach
Just a 30-min drive from Kas is one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe that you would ever visit. Kaputas beach is so popular for its unbelievable turquoise blue water and its gorge-like shape.
It’s super easy to get there if you have a motorbike or car. To avoid huge crowds you should go there either before 12 a.m or after 4 p.m.
3.Hike up the mountain for sunset or sunrise (Lycian Way)
If you have one full day in Kas, hike up the mountain for an incredible sunrise or sunset view all over the city. The hike itself takes roughly about 40-minutes. It is a sector of a much bigger world-famous hike route called the Lycian Way. You don’t have to be an expert to go up the mountain.
4.Go on a day-trip to Greece, Meis Island
Meis is an island in Greece and is just a 20-minute boat trip from Kas. Which makes it perfect for a day-trip. It is highly recommended when you have enough time in Kas. It is amazing how this Greek island just 2 miles away from Turkey and has totally different atmosphere. The day-trip to Meis is very popular and that isn’t without a reason. You can jump on a ferry for 15 minutes only.
5.Explore the Amphitheater for Sunset
Just a few minutes walking from the harbor that we dock during our Turkey sailing tour, there is an ancient Roman amphitheater that you can explore and enjoy the view. It is the best climbing up there during sunset. It is open to the crowd and safe as well.
6.Grab a drink at Kas Square
The main square of Kas is a small area overlooking the harbor. It’s so lovely to just hang around here, watch locals enjoying their time and you can enjoy your drink at one of the many terrace bars with an amazing view of Meditteranean.
7.Scuba diving in Kas
The entire area around Kas is full of world-famous dive sites that offer travelers and diving enthusiasts a myriad of options to choose from. Diving is by far the most popular activity in Kas and the area also ranks among the top 100 diving destinations in the world. Some of the most popular ones include cave diving, wreck diving, swim-throughs and tunnel diving, underwater art exhibitions, snorkeling, underwater canyon exploration, and night-diving.
Turkey sailing tours are the best way to explore this lovely resort town in the Southwest of Turkey. You can either book a sail Turkey tour or charter a private yacht with friends, Kas will be one of the highlights of your sailing trip with no doubt. for more information; https://www.goturkeysail.com/destinations