The town of Kas is settled around the ancient ruins of Antiphellos. Kas is surrounded by towering and rugged cliffs. The town has come along from being a small port to an important travel destination. Kas consist of a rocky coastline that gives visitors...more
The town of Kas is settled around the ancient ruins of Antiphellos. Kas is surrounded by towering and rugged cliffs. The town has come along from being a small port to an important travel destination. Kas consist of a rocky coastline that gives visitors unrestricted access to the clear waters of the Mediterranean. The town is surrounded by beautiful ruins and on the other hand is quite modernized with modern buildings, resorts and hotels dotted all over. For all those who wish to experience the vintage charm of the Aegean region, Kas is a town worth visiting.
Kas boasts of several ancient ruins, right in the center of the town is a Lycian Sarcophagus. Towards the western end of the town is a well-preserved amphitheatre dating to the Hellenistic period. The ruins of the ancient town can be clearly seen around the shoreline. The town also offers some wonderful beaches that are good to visit and enjoy exciting activities. Some of the best beaches in Kas include Kucukcakil, Akcagerme, BuyukCakil, etc. The beach of Kaputan is also excellent to visit.
The UzunCarsi is an excellent place to shop in Kas. Every Tuesday and Friday open markets are arranged in the town.The open markets in Kas are excellent to shop for local and traditional items. One can find several handmade souvenirs at the local markets.
Kas is situated midway between the Antalya Airport (192 KM) and the Dalaman Airport (180 Km). The Dalaman Airport is nearer by 12 Km. The most convenient way to get to Kasfrom these airports is by taxi. A one-way trip can cost around TL 200. Buses are also available from both the airports. Another easy way to reach Kas is by taking a direct overnight bus from Istanbul.
Halal food is easily available in Kas. Most of the places offer halal food. However it is better for visitors to confirm before dining. There are several resorts and hotels around Kas that provide halal food.
There are quite a number of mosques in Kas. The Old Mosque is one of the main mosques in the town. Other mosques include the MerkezSuleyman, CercilerCami, etc. Locating a mosque in Kas is not a problem. You can just follow the adhan and reach the mosque or ask with the locals.