Activities to Do in Kaş
We offer suggestions for activities to be done in Kaş and to make you spend your holiday to the fullest!
Scuba Diving in Kaş
The clear sea of Kaş makes it suitable for diving. It is one of the leading diving centers in Turkey and even in the world. As of 2012, Kaş Kekova Marine Protected Area has been declared. For this reason, aquaculture is prohibited in this region.
You can choose two types of diving.
Trial Diving (Discovery Diving)
Try Dive
Scuba Diving Schools and Contact Numbers in Kaş
- Anemon: +90 242 836 36 51
- Apollo Diving: +90 536 541 30 84
- Barakuda: +90 242 836 29 96
- Blue Team: +90 535 487 28 18
- Bougainville +90 242 836 31 42
- Deepist 0532 276 79 64
- Dragoman +90 242 836 36 14
- Dragoman +90 242 836 36 14
- Kanyon +90 549 522 06 07
- Kaş Diving +90 242 836 40 45
- Kekova +90 532 392 02 22
- Likya +90 533 639 38 83
- Mavi Diving +90 242 836 31 41
- Natura Blue +90 242 836 25 80
- Nautilus +90 533 962 53 75
- Neptune +90 533 059 70 52
- Oceanids +90 242 836 30 50
- Oceanids +90 242 836 30 50
- Subaqua +90 532 221 01 29
Free Diving in Kaş
Free diving is one of the sports branches where people can feel the freest. In freediving, there is no tube and you dive by controlling your breathing.
Difference Between Scuba Diving and Freediving
In scuba diving, you dive with an oxygen cylinder and its equipment. In freediving, you only wear goggles. During free diving, you can see more sea creatures compared to scuba diving.
Saklikent Safari Jeep
Saklıkent Canyon is 63 km from Kaş. Crossing the cold waters of the canyon with a jeep has become a tradition over the years. You have the chance to see not only the canyon but also many beauties in the surrounding area.
Sea Kayak in Kaş
Canoeing (rowing) in Kaş is the best way to see the surrounding beauties in their most natural form and up close… You also get to do sports while traveling. You can choose one or two-person canoes.
Yoga in Kas
Kas Yoga Community
You can do yoga in the open air every morning in Kaş center. Kas Yoga Community income is used for the benefit of street animals. Lessons are taught in English and you bring your mat.
Yoga House: 0531 604 17 81
A studio yoga-type place, Yoga House offers Hatha and vinyasa, yoga classes.
Horse Safari
There are two horse farms around Kaş. Even if you have never ridden before, the horses are trained and you can safely ride the pre-set routes.
Activities Around Patara
- After exploring the ruins and tired of the beach, there are plenty of local activities to keep you busy.
- Birdwatching: Sharp-eyed birders can spot bee-eaters, black redtails, crested larks, woodcocks, black-eared wheat ears, black-headed buntings, chiffchaffs, and common hawks in this protected area.
- Canoeing and rafting: Head to the nearby Dalaman river for adrenaline-filled thrills or explore more tranquility on the local waterways.
- Horseback Riding: Ride through the slopes and riverbeds on horseback or gallop along Patara Beach.
- Walking: The Lycian Way stretches three hundred miles from Antalya to Fethiye. The road passes through Patara, so you can enjoy the iconic walking path.
- Saklıkent Valley: High in the mountains, the strongly flowing river cuts through a narrow valley between the rocks, forming a canyon three hundred meters deep and eighteen kilometers long. Visitors can explore the canyon, which is a cool refuge even on the hottest days of summer.
- Jeep Tours: Jeeps take visitors up the hills, exploring beautiful mountain villages and taking in the stunning scenery. Most excursions last all day and include lunch.
- Xanthos: The history of Xanthos, once the capital of Lycia, dates back at least ten thousand years. A stunning and very interesting collection of ruins for those who love all things historical, located on a hillside overlooking the Xanthos Valley.
- Kalkan: Kalkan, a beautiful hillside village, is only a twenty-minute drive from Patara Beach. Here you'll find fine dining, a beautiful ancient harbor, and beautifully whitewashed bougainvillea-adorned villas spread out along the water's edge.
- Islamlar: Ten minutes from Kalkan, Islamlar is a mountain retreat in the scenic Taurus Mountains. There are only a few houses, a mosque, a tea garden, and a flour mill in the village. This tranquil place is worth visiting.
- Kaş: Just over an hour away, the emerald green peninsula Kaş is an idyllic place on the Mediterranean coastline. Popular with hippies, artists, and peace-loving people, Kas is well worth a visit or a longer stay.
- Gombe and Green Lake: The stunning Green Lake is about 6500 feet above sea level and is famous for its healing waters that are filled with melted snow. Near the lake is the village of Gombe, a nomadic town inhabited by friendly, hospitable people who sell their handicrafts to visitors.
