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Kas was one of the most important cities of Lycia, and is now a small resort with great historical interest. Its' quaint town centre has a rocky waterfront, with good beaches nearby. There are watersports 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 travelling on the water, the Mavi Yolculuk (Blue Voyage) tours, and other excursions on boats, can be made to the surrounding islands.
Summers are hot and dry in Kas, quite typical of Mediterranean region, and can reach around 35 degrees during the day. Winters are warm during the day although can get cool at night, and can drop below 10 degrees. 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 olive trees. The tiny beach of Kaputas is 19km away, and lies at the bottom of 192 rocky steps from the road, giving it a unique setting when viewing it from a distance. It too is quite stony, and the current can be very strong, but an attractive and relatively peaceful place for picnics and sunbathing. You can take an excursion to the nearby stunning and iconically traditional Greek island of Kastellorizo. The main town is clustered around its little harbour and the pastel-coloured neo-classical buildings are exactly what you’d expect a Greek fishing village to look like – the perfect day out.
Kas has the cleanest and clearest waters in the Mediterranean with little or no pollution, so fishing has developed into quite a lucrative industry. The most common in this area are lobster, grey and red mullet, octopus and tuna. Recently, trout farms have been established around Gombe and Saklikent.

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Kaș is a picturesque town located in a large bay and nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains on the South coast of Turkey. This calm, enchanting seaside town can trace its origins to the ancient Lycians, and classical remains can be found scattered around the town. Originally called Habesos Kas was later renamed Antiphellos and is one of the oldest settlements in Lycia. The ancient harbour of the town is protected by a breakwater and Kas served as the port for Phellos and inland mountains. Just across the bay to the south lies the easternmost Greek island of Kastellorizo.This site is in the process of being developed and we are busy putting pensions, bars, restaurants and shops in the listings, and writing useful tips and information. We are hoping that residents and

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