When my friend Pati sent me some photos from Kaş, I thought: is this really Turkey? I couldn’t believe it, even though I have the best memories from this country. Therefore, we decided that we would go to Turkey later that season. We were still considering Fethiye, but Roxana, another friend of mine, convinced me: ‘you’d better go to Kaş!’ – she wrote. I waited impatiently for the ticket prices to Turkey to drop. And they did.
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How to Get to Kaş?
There is no airport in Kaş, so we can buy plane tickets either to Dalaman or Antalya. From there we have a couple of options:
- Buy transportation from the hotel.
- Order a cab (the cost varies depending on the season).
- Rent a car (the cost also varies depending on the season).
- Go by bus (I didn’t check it).
If you would like to fly with a travel agency – I haven’t seen too many such options. Therefore, in Kaş is like a real holiday Turkey: tasty, fabulous and safe.
Accommodation in Kaş – What to Choose?
Looking for accommodation in Kas, I browsed several Turkish sites, Booking and Airbnb. In the end, we decided on an amazing house with a beautiful view. For the first time we didn’t choose something new, but with a soul. The cost of renting a house in Turkey is high almost like in Greece, but we managed to book this house for 250 euros per week. Due to the constantly changing exchange rate of the Turkish lira, the owner preferred to be paid in another currency.
Unfortunately, in the middle of the vacation we had to move to the hotel because of several scorpions. The house was located on a hill and in September they just pushed their way into the house. September is still the season, so the accommodations recommended by Pati and her friends had full occupancy. We chose the Hermes Hotel because it was in the center and reasonably priced (the same as renting the above-mentioned house, except that with breakfast included). The hotel was okay, but the breakfasts were awesome. Practically the same fresh vegetables, different kinds of olives (including olives in honey!), fresh simitas and pastry. Plus Turkish tea and coffee – all I need to be happy!
As for the recommended accommodations in Kaş, they include: Narr Hotel, Linda Beach Boutique Hotel, and Nur Beach Hotel.
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What and Where to Eat in Kaş?
I would be most happy to write a separate entry on this topic. Because in Kaş the good eateries and restaurants cannot be counted!
For breakfast, I recommend Bi’Lokma. Delicious food and a great view, which is everything you expect from a vacation. Besides, there are nice restaurants serving breakfast in Marina, such as Vati and Çinarlar Pide center. However, the hotel breakfast should be just as good – at our hotel there was nothing to complain about.
For a meatless lunch, three suggestions: Oburus Momus, Kaş Gurme Falafel, and Dudu Mutfak.
Homemade food is good in every place we ate, but such eateries tend to be on the “main” street. They will say “EV YEMEĞI/YEMEK” or something similar. For this, Pati recommends Kaşık Mantı – the best mantı she has eaten in Turkey.
Typically Turkish restaurants with a vibe, perfect to sit in the evening, that have delicious wine, Rakı and food, as well as often live music: Şako, Bahçe Balık, Dolphin Restaurant, Yakamoz Beach Cafe, The Blue House.
In Turkey, it’s worth eating kumpir, which is simply a potato with vegetable contents, which you’ll get at a restaurant near the port. Right across the street you’ll see a clam stall (I don’t like this one), and at the very end on the port side you’ll buy roasted corn.
Attractions of Kaş
Kaş is a wonderful town. Not only it is beautiful, and you can take amazing photos from countless viewing points, but most of all, the small, picturesque streets provide the charm. The atmosphere of Kaş is amazing, because everything there fits together like in a fairy tale.
In the center of Kaş you can see an ancient tomb (Lions Tomb). The ruins of the theater are located on the side of the city, but you can easily get there on foot. It may not be the Acropolis, but it is worth seeing. Other ancient ruins are located outside the city and, to be honest, they did not impress me much, despite their entry in UNESCO (e.g. Patara).
It is worth taking a boat trip, whether to the Turkish island of Kekova or the Greek island of Kastelorizo (Gr. Καστελλόριζο) or just snorkeling. Prices for a trip to Kekova Island start at 80 Turkish Liras and, as far as I know, do not need to be negotiated.
On Friday it’s fun to walk to the market, if only for fresh oil and fruit. There we can have breakfast made by the “women of the village.” One visiting Kaş risks one thing: that they will fall too much in love with Turkey and want to stay there for the rest of life!
Beaches in Kaş
The most popular beach in the area is Kaputaş Plajı. It’s long, sandy, and has clear water. My favorite is the tiny Seyrekcakil Plaji. There it is worth buying a sunbed, ordering a coffee and enjoying a beautiful day. Closer to Kaş, for example, you will find Belediyesi Halk Plajı and other more popular spots belonging to restaurants. Tip: the beaches towards Demre are less popular, but rather more religious families stay there.
Dear friends, I can promise you one thing: you will fall in love with Kaş once you are there. And thanks again to you girls for the best holiday inspiration I could have dreamed of.
