Four Spectacular Days in Kaş and Kalkan
Kaş and Kalkan, located in Antalya, harbor ancient cities with thousands of years of history and countless opportunities for activities in their stunning bays.
Every year, thousands of domestic and international travelers flock to these two tourist destinations to discover the treasures they hold. With numerous natural beauties and ancient settlements in the vicinity, it becomes almost essential to plan well before your holiday. If you're unsure about which activities to participate in or which places to add to your itinerary, you can stick to the carefully prepared 4-day plan we've outlined.
Before we delve into the places to visit and activities you can enjoy during your 4-day holiday, we'd like to provide a brief explanation about "How to get to Kaş?" This is because some travelers who opt for air travel to save time sometimes end up choosing the wrong airport as their destination. Although Kaş and Kalkan are within the boundaries of Antalya, they are closer to Dalaman Airport. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach Kalkan and about 2 hours to reach Kaş from Dalaman Airport.
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Day 1: Start your first day of vacation in Kaş with a delightful breakfast. There are plenty of options for breakfast in the town center and its surrounding bays. Some places offer standard breakfast menus, while others serve a more homely breakfast experience, which is highly popular. These places offer a variety of homemade delights, from warm pastries to various types of jams.
After breakfast, head to the beaches. The main reason travelers from all over the world flock to the town is the bays where human impact is still minimal. Limanağzı Beach is the first stop within the town limits, accessible by boats from the center of Kaş. This beach was once the port of the ancient city of Sebeda. The Big and Small Pebble beaches, surrounded by cliffs, also attract considerable attention. If you visit the Big Pebble Beach during the Nevruz festival, you can join colorful celebrations.
In the late afternoon, you can choose between two different activities. For the first option, return to the town center and spend some time in the bazaar. The Kaş Bazaar, spread over a larger area than before, offers many shopping opportunities and restaurants serving cuisine from various cultures. After dinner, head to the entertainment venues in the same area and immerse yourself in the tavern culture.
Alternatively, for the second activity, you can visit a horse ranch. Horseback riding towards the sunset offers an unforgettable experience. At the end of this journey to Devin Gözü, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of Kaş from a bird's eye view. You can also spend some of your time visiting the Dream Academy on your way to the Kaş Horse Ranch.
Day 2: As the second day begins, it's time to diversify your activities and explore the ancient settlements that shed light on the rich history of the town. If you share our opinion, you can arrange with a tour agency to explore the underwater wealth of the region by boat or go on a Kekova tour. There are many areas suitable for scuba diving or snorkeling off the coast of Kaş. Boat tours include visits to many beautiful places such as Pirate Cave, Sunken City, and Kaleköy. If you're traveling to Kaş and Kalkan with a large group, you can arrange with a tour agency to create a customized tour itinerary.
Kaş offers numerous alternatives for activities, including paragliding for those who have already tried the activities mentioned above. Paragliding holds a special meaning for adventure enthusiasts. You can fly from the foothills of Mount Asas on a track suitable for beginners, with flights lasting an average of 20-25 minutes. While the experienced pilot takes care of everything in the air, you get to enjoy the view.
After the high-adrenaline activities, you can spend the rest of the day visiting ancient cities. In the vicinity of Kaş, ancient Lycian cities still bear the traces of their former glory. Phellos, Antiphellos, Apelai, and İsinda still carry the echoes of those days. Some villages in the district also bear the traces of this heritage. If you have already visited the ancient cities and villages, you can visit Demre this time and see the Museum of St. Nicholas. If you feel hungry on the way, we recommend sitting down at one of the restaurants along the coast and trying the grilled blue crab.
Day 3
With the start of day 3, preparations for the journey to Kalkan begin. If you haven't rented a car, you can easily reach the touristic town by minibus or taxi. By the way, taxis have a fixed price tariff between the two destinations. After this reminder, without further ado, we will tell you what you can do on your first day in Kalkan.
As you drive from Kaş to Kalkan, you can take a break at Kaputaş Beach, which mesmerizes its guests with its exquisite view. Kaputaş is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean region and it is reached by following a long ramp. However, both the golden sandy beach and the turquoise sea make visitors forget this effort within minutes. Indeed, one never gets bored of enjoying the sea, sunbathing and taking photos for hours.
Towards noon, although it is difficult, you can leave Kaputaş and go to Patara, another dazzlingly beautiful beach of Kalkan, which Herodotus called "the closest place to the stars in the world". Patara Beach is one of the places where local and foreign travelers spend the most time in the town because it is both the spawning ground of caretta caretta sea turtles and the coast of the ancient city. It is also believed that St. Nicholas lived in the ancient city, which was once the capitalof Lycia. If you can't get enough of archaeological discoveries, there are many more historical settlements waiting for you in the region.To search for the glorious traces left behind by the Lycian Civilization, we recommend you first go to Xanthos and Letoon, and then to the ancient city of Pirha near Bezirgân Village.
Day 4:
Just like in Kaş, in Kalkan you need to take boat tours to see some of the natural beauties. On the last day of your vacation, you can join one of these tours and visit beautiful sea caves and even swim in some of them. The Blue Cave, one of the most important stops of the journey, fascinates its visitors with its light plays. Travelers can enter Güvercinlik and İnbaş by swimming.
One of the best things to do during your Kaş-Kalkan vacation is to visit Meis Island. Meis, which you can reach by ferries departing from Kaş, is the closest Greek island to Turkey. Despite its small surface area, it easily manages to fascinate vacationers with its beauty. With its stone houses, rich culinary culture and many more surprises hidden in its narrow streets, the island is one of the most important places to visit during your Kaş-Kalkan vacation.
For a different experience, you can head to Islamlar Village near Kalkan. The village has a much more natural atmosphere than the center of Kalkan. In this cozy settlement full of old mills and rock tombs, you can first shop at the stands selling local products and then have dinner with breathtaking views.
Accommodation Recommendation in Kas:
Luvi Hotel
