Kas was one of the most important cities of Lycia, and is now a small town with great historical interest. There are water sports available in the area, like canoeing, jet-skiing, diving and paragliding, plus cavern diving, which uses technical equipment to explore the deep and dark caverns. For those who love traveling on the water, the Blue Voyage tours, and other excursions on boats, can be made to the surrounding islands.
History: As archaeological findings suggest, Habesos is the earliest known name of Kas. However, the name Antiphellos is far more familiar, because it was the harbor of ancient Phellos. Excavations here have revealed a settlement dating back to the4th century BC, possibly earlier, although it reached its height of importance during the Roman and Byzantine periods, when it was a centre for Bishops. It had also been significant in the world of sea-faring commerce, and during the Roman era was especially famous for its exported sponges. It was attacked by Arabs, then added to the territory of the Anatolian Seljuks, and took the name Andifli. After the destruction of the Anatolian Seljuk state, the Ottomans added it to its lands. The name Kas means 'eyebrow', or 'something curved', describing the shape of the town under the backdrop of 500m high cliffs behind.
Climate: Typical of Mediterranean climate, summers are hot and dry in Kas, and can reach around 35 degrees during the day. Winters are warm during the day although can get cool at night.
Transportation to Kaž
There are services to Istanbul (12 hours), Antalya (4 hours), and Fethiye(2½ hours), and dolmuses make the shorter journeys to the beaches of Patara, Kalkan and Kapitas. The bus station is on the north side of town.
Bus Station Tel: (0242) 836 1020
By Air: Kas is 192 km from Antalya Airport and 160 km from Dalaman Airport.
Antalya Airport Tel: (0242) 330 30 30 - 330 36 00.
Dalaman Airport Tel: (0242) 792 5291
ACTIVITIES in Kas
Diving: Kas has become an important diving centre which in turn is a significant part of the tourist industry for Turkish and foreign visitors. Diving clubs operate from the harbor. There are many impressive sea caverns around Kas which are accessible through diving. These include: Kekova Island, Asirli Island, Guvercin Inn, and Mavi Cavern, which is the most famous.
Canoeing: The Esen river, 45km from Kas, is a great place for canoeing, with several agencies in the area supplying equipment and organising tours.
Trekking: As Kas and the Lycian cities are close to each other, trekking is a popular way of exploring the region, with routes and maps available.
Sailing
Parachuting
Fishing: Kas has the cleanest and clearest waters in the Mediterranean with little or no pollution, so fishing has developed into quite a lucrative industry.
Beaches: Out towards the southeast of town are the beaches of Kucukcakil, Buyukcakil and Akcagerme, which are quite stony. One of the nicest in terms of its tranquil location is Limanagzi, accessible only by boat, and surrounded by a tiny cove with olivetrees. The tiny beach of Kaputas is 19km away, and lies at the bottom of 192 rocky steps from the road.
For more information on Kas please refer to; www.kultur.gov.tr
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Sunken City |
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Biking Tour |
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Scuba Diving |
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Kas Harbour |
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