Kas Holidays

Kas is a walkable Mediterranean town where daily life slips between sea and stone. Morning tea by the harbor, a swim in a quiet cove, an hour among Lycian ruins, then sunset on theatre steps facing open water. The ancient port of Antiphellos still flows into the streets, so history feels close without turning your day into a museum tour. The small Hellenistic theatre sits above town with seats to the sea, and the King’s Tomb rests on Uzun Çarşı like a landmark you greet on every stroll.

Why people fall for Kas

Everything sits close enough that you do more with less effort. Swim before breakfast. Wander past sarcophagi at lunch. Drift into the evening by the harbor. The theatre gives a golden hour view across the bay. The Lion or King’s Tomb stands in the heart of town, easy to spot between cafés and small shops.
The sea sets the rhythm. Boats leave the marina for glassy bays such as İnönü and Aquarium. Full day routes reach Kekova’s Sunken City and the hilltop at Simena Castle in Kaleköy, with swim stops and a simple lunch on board. Kaputaş is the showpiece beach on the D four hundred road between Kas and Kalkan. You reach it by steps from the road and the coastal dolmuş keeps plans simple. Patara’s dune backed sands work well when you want space and history together.
Walkers reach the Lycian Way in minutes. Signed sections pass near town, so you can sample a few hours of coastal track with village views or plan a point to point day if you want more.

Where to stay

Villa rentals
Privacy, your own pool, wide views. We shortlist villas that match your style and handle keys, gates, and last mile directions.
→ /kas/villa-rentals/

Apartment rentals
Central, easy, and home like. Good for short stays and strong value outside peak season.
→ /kas/apartment-rentals/

Boutique stays
Character hotels in the Old Town and on the peninsula, calm breakfasts, a front desk that knows your name.
→ /kas/boutique-stays/

Things to do around Kas

Boat days
Swim in clear coves, glide over Kekova’s ruins, walk up to Simena Castle for a wide island view. Shared and private trips depart from the marina in season.
→ /kas/boat-trip/

Everyday history
Visit the sea facing Antiphellos theatre and meet Lycian tombs woven into daily life, including the King’s Tomb on Uzun Çarşı.

Beaches and bays
Plan a simple Kaputaş run by dolmuş along the coastal road or save a full day for Patara when you want long sand and ancient stones in one trip.

Light hiking
Walk a slice of the Lycian Way for coastal views without a heavy itinerary. Short climbs, good footing, rides back arranged.

On and under the water
Sea kayaking around Kekova starts from Üçağız with transfers from Kas. You paddle past Tersane Bay and look down on the Sunken City from a kayak. Swimming is not allowed directly over the protected ruins and that keeps the site calm and clear.
Kas is also a favorite for divers. Clear water, short boat rides, reefs, and wrecks create reliable days when the weather settles.

Day trips when you want more
Meis, also called Kastellorizo, links to Kas by a short ferry in high season. Check schedules and visa rules since this is an international route.

Private experiences
Chef dinners at your villa, market to table cooking, olive oil tastings, pottery sessions, guided heritage walks, soft hiking with sea views. Groups stay small and the schedule stays sane.
→ /kas/private-experiences/

Getting here and airport transfers

Holitat meets you at arrivals and drives you to your door in Kas.
From Dalaman Airport
Plan on roughly one hundred fifty kilometers by road. Typical drive time runs about two to three hours depending on route and traffic.
From Antalya Airport
Expect around one hundred ninety to two hundred kilometers along the D four hundred, usually close to three hours in normal conditions.
Book pickups at /kas/airport-transfer/ for Dalaman or Antalya.

How Holitat plans your Kas holiday

Listen first
Dates, must dos, budget, steps or elevator, kid needs, heat tolerance.
Shortlist honestly
Three to six stay options with clear pros and cons. We note slope, sun path, noise, and walk time.
Map clean days
Two or three anchor plans across your stay with easy backups for weather. Boat, ruins, canyons, blue bays.
Join it up
Transfers, keys and gates, dinner holds, grocery pre stock, fair pricing in writing.
Support quietly
Restaurant holds, birthday setups, kid gear, accessibility notes. Our Kaska Villa roots keep villa logistics smooth, so your day starts on time.

A sample three day shape

Day one
Old town coffee, Kaputaş swim before noon, late lunch on platforms, sundown on a roof terrace.
Day two
Private boat to quiet coves with three swims and lunch on board, easy harbor walk after.
Day three
Patara Ancient City, dunes at golden hour, dinner in town, a slow stroll by the sea.

When to come

Spring feels fresh and sea swimming starts near late May. Summer runs on long water days and lively evenings, early starts help on hot dates. Autumn keeps warm seas and softer crowds with beautiful sunsets. Winter is quiet and sunny on many dates, a calm season for divers and walkers. Choose heated pools for comfort.

Talk to us

Tell us what a good day looks like for you, early swims or slow mornings, boat or beach, steps or elevator. We will send a clear plan and keep the rest light.