Trekking and Sea Activities You Can Do in Kaş This Summer
Hiking to Nature from the Lycian Civilization: Trekking!
As Turkey's long-distance hiking trail, the Lycian Way starts from the Fethiye Ovacık region with a length of 535 km and extends to Antalya. It is possible to walk with or without a guide on certain trails. A unique experience awaits you in every condition.
The Lycian Way route is shown among the top 10 trekking routes in the world. The first person to discover the Lycian way is Kate Clow, of English origin, in 1999, and it has become a registered trekking route.
The Lycian Way is a difficult track to walk in one go in terms of its length and natural richness that can be seen while walking. Therefore, by traveling short distances, you can lose yourself in the magnificent shores of the Mediterranean and enjoy this magnificent geography by discovering new detail at every step.
Some Kaş travel agencies organize trekking tours on the Lycian way in groups. These tours can be carried out as daily or weekly tours depending on the distance to be taken.
The Lycian Way consists of paths connecting the ancient Lycian cities. We strongly recommend that you do not leave Kaş without exploring these paths, which are full of settlements, baths, amphitheaters, and other ancient ruins from the Lycian Civilization! By following the paths, you will have the chance to explore ancient cities, examine the rich flora and fauna of the Taurus Mountains, gain knowledge, visit local villages and learn about all the unique features of the countryside.
Which is the most beautiful track on the Lycian Way?
Among the beautiful parks, we can recommend on the Lycian Way route is the Kaş-Çıralı route. Although it is not possible to distinguish any of them from the other, you will have chosen a track according to your own experiences. The Kaş-Çıralı track lasts approximately 110 km and takes an average of 1 week to complete. This route is one of the most preferred routes by visitors in terms of both seaside content and comfortable options in terms of accommodation. The walking path continues by following the red-white arrow lines on stones and rocks (sometimes trees).
During the trekking, you will also meet the enormous rich flora of the Mediterranean. It is home to approximately 10,000 species of plants and you can come across beauties such as endemic plants, trees, flowers, pines, oak, cedar, fir, and beech trees here.
Kaş-Çıralı Walking Route
Day 1 Kaş-Limanağzı-Ufakdere
2nd day Bogazcik-Aperlai
3rd day Üçağız-Kaleköy
4th day Demre-Karaöz (Pirate Bay)
5th-day Gelidonya Lighthouse-Adrasan
6th day Mount Musa
7th day Olympos-Çıralı
Kas Sea Kayak Activity (Canoe)
Sea kayaking was developed for rowing in lakes, bays, and seas. Due to its type and appearance, it can also be called an Eskimo ski or hunting boot. In the past, the primary purpose of canoes was to hunt animals in lakes, rivers, and seas. These canoes were developed and diversified for use in regions such as Greenland and Alaska.
Why Sea Kayak?
The temperate and calm waters of the Mediterranean offer an extremely favorable environment for canoeing. In addition, the magnificent coasts that you can see around during the canoe trip have such a strong effect that you can change your perspective on life.
Since Kaş is home to so many coves, it is among the most suitable places for canoeing. Especially the daily canoe activities organized in Kekova are among the most popular activities.
By the way, it is useful to mention as additional information: Since Kekova is a "sunken city" that was flooded with the effect of a severe earthquake in the past, diving and swimming are prohibited in most of it.
What you can't see during the canoe tour in Kekova: You can see and admire the Tersane Bay, the sunken city of Kekova, the stairs, sunken houses, and Simena (Kaleköy), which has preserved its structural state.
The aforementioned canoes can be preferred as single or double. Technical directions on how to use the canoe are informed by the organizers or guides of the event.
To begin with, the canoe tour starts from Üçağız, and after 3 km of rowing, you reach Tersane Bay on Kekova Island. After a short break here, rowing continues towards the sunken city. Encounter ancient ruins on the beach. In the meantime, while falling in love with the crystal clear blue waters you are in, you can also get the chance to closely examine the details of the sunken city.
Afterward, you can reach Kaleköy by rowing 1 km more. When you come here, you can visit Simena Castle and have a delicious lunch. You will need to power up.
If you are one of those who rely on arm strength, we recommend you not to miss the canoe tour activity.
