Kas Turkey
The origins
of Kas date back to Lycian times; the small town is located on Turkey's
Turquoise Coast and is situated at the head of a large bay and backed
by pine clad mountains. Kas is ideal for those wanting a quiet holiday
with plenty of outdoor activities, this area of Turkey is very popular
for diving, and you can see why with it's crystal clear waters and historical
sites that are beneath the surface. If diving is not your thing, you
can take a trip in one the glass bottomed boats which run daily trips
from Kas harbour to the waters around Kekova Island from where remains
of ancient civilisations can be viewed just below the surface of the
water. The area is also wonderful for walking either in the mountains
or along the dramatic rocky Turkish coastline. There are a few secluded
coves, but not the great expanses of beach that other Turkish resorts
have to offer, but the hotels and villas offer great pools so this no
real set back.
Night time
in Kas is quiet and laid back and revolves around the superb restaurants
and Turkish bars which are mainly situated around the old cobbled streets
in a pedestrianised area by the lovely harbour. The many historical
sites that are scattered around Kas are well worth a visit such as Demre,
Myra and the Xanthos Valley. In Kas itself there are ruins of a Hellenistic
theatre, the monumental Lion Tomb, and rock tombs carved into the hillside
above the town. If you want to see unspoilt Turkey then Kas should be
your destination.
Accommodation
Kas
There is
a good range of hotel accommodation available in the town of Kas and
tend to be smaller quality hotels which provide a very high standard
of accommodation set in beautifully maintained gardens with superb pools,
many rooms having spectacular views across Kas and the sea beyond. There
are also many privately owned villas and apartments available for holiday
rent.
Property
for Sale Kas
Turkey's
emerging property market offer some great opportunities to purchase
some wonderful holiday or retirement homes at very reasonable prices,
Kas and the surrounding area have a great deal to offer, so if you are
looking for a small holiday apartment or a large detached villa take
a look at one of the local estate agents windows in Kas town, many of
which have websites showing a good range of property.