7 Great Reasons to Visit Kaş This Summer
Cradled by pine-clad hills and a glittering bay, Kaş punches well above its size on turkey sailing tours. Think pretty beaches, great food, indie boutiques and a lively harbour scene—exactly the kind of place you’ll want on your Sail Turkey itinerary.
1) Wander & Shop the Old Lanes
Kaş’s cobbled backstreets—draped in bougainvillea and wooden balconies—are perfect for an easy afternoon ramble. Pop into artisan workshops for ceramics, textiles and jewellery, then refuel at a meyhane or café. Many turkey sailing tours overnight here, so you’ll have time to explore both day and night.
2) Swim at Kaputaş Beach
Roughly a half-hour from Kaş, Kaputaş stuns with clear turquoise water set between steep canyon walls. Arrive early or late to dodge the midday rush, and be ready for the staircase down to the sand.
3) Catch Sunrise or Sunset on the Lycian Way
A short, steady climb from the centre links into the famed Lycian Way. In roughly 40 minutes you’ll reach viewpoints with big-sky vistas over Kaş and the islands—no technical skills required, just good shoes and water.
4) Hop Over to Greece (Meis/Kastellorizo)
Fancy a two-country day? Boats run across to tiny Meis in about 20 minutes (passport/visa rules apply). Wander the pastel waterfront, grab a seaside lunch and be back in Kaş by evening.
5) Sit on the Steps of an Ancient Theatre
Just a few minutes’ walk from the marina, the restored Hellenistic theatre faces the sea—golden at sunset and serenely quiet after dark. It’s one of the easiest “wow” moments in town.
6) Drinks on the Square
Kaş’s compact main square overlooks the harbour and is ideal for people-watching. Choose a rooftop terrace or a street-level table and linger over a cold drink as the evening breeze rolls in.
7) Dive One of Türkiye’s Top Underwater Playgrounds
Kaş is a magnet for divers: caves, canyons, wrecks and crystal-clear visibility, plus plenty of operators for try-dives and courses. Not a diver? Snorkelling is excellent around nearby bays.
Sailing is the best way to take Kaş at your own pace. Join one of our turkey sailing tours on a shared gulet, or charter a private yacht with friends and make Kaş a highlight of your Sail Turkey adventure. For details and dates: