Kalkan (Kalamaki)
A well-maintained and quiet harbour town Kalkan, is 25km in west of Kas. It is an attractive town, once a Fishing village occupied by the Ottoman Greeks. It has become increasingly popular since the 1980s, with a large number of holiday villages covering the southern hillside. The small town centre which overlooks the bay is filled with quaint, traditional white-washed houses, shuttered windows and balconies with brilliantly-coloured flowers. The marina caters for the requirements of visiting yachts, aswell as several restaurants and shops in the main centre.

Saklikent Gorge
Beyond Tlos, Saklikent is a spectacular gorge cut into the Akdaglar mountains, which is 18 km long, the sides are so deep and steep that no sun penetrates, and therefore the water always remains icy cold. Access to the start of the gorge is along a wooden boardwalksuspended above the water, then after crossing the river, it is fairly straightforward to walk through the gorge for 6km. In the summer, there are tours arranged from Kas and Kalkan.Opening hours: Daily 08.00 - 17.00.

ANCIENT CITIES :

Antiphellos
This is the original name of the ancient Lycian town, although there is little left of Antiphellos except a well-preserved ancient theatre and Lycian rock tombs. One of the most important of these ruins is the Monument Tomb, a Lychian inscribed tombmounted on a high base, dating back to 4th century BC, also called King’s Tomb. Another important item is the ancient theatre, dating back to 1st century BC which once had a capacity of 4000 people.

This well-preserved theatre is the only one in Anatolia to be overlooking the sea. It lies 500m west of the main square.Northeast of the theatre is a house-style tomb dating back to the 4th century BC. It has been constructed by cutting into the natural rock, lies 3.5m high with engravings of 24 girls dancing. Near Hastsane Caddesi, on the western coast of the town,there is a temple whose foundations date back to the Roman era.
Outside Kas

Patara (Ovagelemis)
Once a principle harbour of ancient Lycia, Patara was the birthplace of Apollo, according to Greek legend. This village covering a wide area on the eastern part of the harbour is 41km from Kas and has one of the best beaches in the area, a white goldenstretch around 20km long. Patara gained importance during the Byzantine period, because it was the birthplace of St Nicholas, the 4th century bishop better known as his other identity, Santa Claus. St Paul, one of Christ’s disciples, boarded a shipfrom Patara to Rome. The ruins lie 1km from the beach, and include several Lycian tombs, a basilica, Corinthian temple and a theatre. Access is possible by dolmus from most adjacent towns but, not at night. The Lycian Roman monuments can be seen when entering Patara. From the Vespasianus hamam, constructed between 69 – 79 AD, the adjacent footpath reaches the main, marble-covered street of Patara. At the end of the street are the wide walls of theByzantine Castle, and east of that is the Corynth Temple. Patara Theatre, built in the 2nd century BC, is at the foot of the hill and had a capacity for around 10,000 people. It was filled with wind-swept sand but after cleaning revealed its structure, and archaeological excavations are still continuing. The beach is one of the longest in Turkey, with a width of up to 1500m. Declared a Special Environmental Preservation Region by the Ministry of the Environment, it is a major breeding area for the caretta-caretta sea turtles, and during thereproductive season there are strictly applied restrictions to preserve their habitat.

Xanthos
Along the east coast of the Esen River, 45km from Kas, Xanthos was the capital and grandest city of the Lycian Union, but has had a chequered history. Surface findings from the city acropolis reveals that the settlement dates back to the 8th centuryBC. Initial research was performed by Englishman Charles Fellows in 1838, which probably explains why the Nereidler and Harpyler monuments, the Payave Tomb and Aslani Grave were taken to the British Museum in 1842. The city walls were repaired during the Roman and Byzantium periods, and strengthened with additions to the width. At the south end, a gate dates back to 2nd century BC, and behind this there is Victory Arch belonging to Emperor Vesoasianus. To the southwest, the original settlement of the city is the Lychian Acropolis, now badly ruined, with a Byzantine Church.

Restaurants
There are many small restaurants, some of them near the harbour, others hidden in small gardens with spectacular sea views.

Beaches
Kas has no sandy beaches, but well-located terraces and beach clubs make up for this, as do pebble beaches and small, picturesque bays. Hotels on the peninsula have their own beach terraces and clubs for the use of guests. These are nicely laid out and come with loungers and sun shades.

Historical sites
The Lycian coast is rich in historical sites ready for you to discover, with Xanthos, Tlos, Pinara and Letoon forming just part of the list. We can also arrange for a car rental to let you explore at your oun pace.

Diving
Divers are in their element, with a fascinating undersea world that includes fronds of sea grass, scattered remains of amphorae and crustacean-encrusted rock formations. Small caves with freshwater streams, a wooden shipwreck at a depth of 22 metres, amphorae, titan triggerfish, monkfish, coral cod and swarms of yellowtails, lumpfish and octopuses.... All this in addition to a marble sculpture in the form of a shark under the sea rigth in front of Kas, and the submerged wreck of an aircraft. Plus a whole wealth of new places to dive in.... The sea around Kas contains some of the most interesting places for diving in the Mediterranean. Thanks to our many years of cooperation with various diving schools in Kas, we can accept bookings directly on very favourable terms.

Canyoning
This cutting-edge sport can now be practiced at a few select locations inland. Ask the local organisers for further information.

Paragliding
There are several daily tandem flights from the approximately thousand-metre-high Asaz Dagi. They drive up the mountain from Kas. These flights give you breathtaking bird`s eye views of Kas, letting you see as far as the Greek island of Kastellorizon (Meis).

Canoeing
There are several canoe tours a week along the river Esen or near the sunken town of Kekova. Guests are picked up in the morning and taken by minibus to the tour departure point on the river, and brought back again in the evening.

Do use the local Dolmus - very clean, well maintained and on time with helpful drivers.
A visit out to Patara beach &/or Kaputas beach-well worth the trip out-spotlessly clean with great swimming.

Try fishing in Kas. Especially for Mercan and Cupra. Check the local rental boats for daily fishing trips.