Kaş, Antalya, Turkey
Where Lycian sarcophagi share the street with bougainvillea-draped cafes — Kaş is Turkey's most characterful small port, with ancient ruins, gem-clear seas, and a Greek island just 20 minutes away.
Where Lycian sarcophagi share the street with bougainvillea-draped cafes — Kaş is Turkey's most characterful small port, with ancient ruins, gem-clear seas, and a Greek island just 20 minutes away.
Kaş is a tender-only port — cruise ships anchor in the bay and ferry passengers to the Old Harbor in the heart of town.
💡 Pro move: Kaş is only called by smaller ships — sailing cruisers, expedition vessels, and boutique lines. No large mass-market ships dock here.
Kaş has no dedicated cruise pier; all ships anchor and tender to the Old Harbor.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Small/sailing ships (Star Clippers, boutique lines) | Anchor in bay → tender to Yat Limanı📍 | Tendered |
| Expedition & yacht-style vessels | May berth in the marina (up to 120m LOA)📍 | Docked |
Kaş punches well above its size — the surrounding coast and mountains offer some of Turkey's most memorable shore excursions.
Glide over the ruins of an ancient Lycian city submerged by a 2nd-century earthquake. Most tours continue to Simena (Kaleköy), a car-free village topped by a Byzantine castle with sweeping sea views.
Find Kekova boat tours →A beautifully preserved Hellenistic theater on a peninsula cliff, facing the open sea and Kastellorizo island. No entry fee, no crowds — just extraordinary.
Walk to the theater →Kaş is Turkey's diving capital — with exceptional visibility, underwater caves, amphora fields, and WWII wrecks. Multiple dive centers operate from the harbor.
Find diving excursions →A 20-minute ferry crosses to this tiny, photogenic Greek island. Have a Greek coffee and wander pastel-painted streets. Bring your passport — you cross into the EU.
Find Kastellorizo ferry tours →Turkey's most photographed beach — turquoise water at the mouth of a gorge, reached via 180 steps. Often paired with Saklıkent, a 300m-deep canyon where you wade through icy snowmelt.
Find Kaputas and gorge tours →Capital of ancient Lycia, with a Roman parliament building, baths, and one of the world's oldest known lighthouses (built under Nero, ~AD 64) — backed by an 18km undeveloped sand beach. About 40 minutes by car.
Find Patara tours →The old town and peninsula are compact and entirely walkable from the tender dock.
From the harbor, walk up Uzun Çarşı (the Long Bazaar) past bougainvillea-draped Ottoman balconies to the Lion Sarcophagus — a 4th-century BC royal tomb standing right in the street. Continue uphill for hilltop sea views.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Follow the road west along the peninsula past the small yacht harbor to the ancient theater. The walk itself passes rocky coves and offers clear views to Kastellorizo. The theater is free to enter and usually uncrowded.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Climate normals for Kaş, Antalya, Turkey (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F / 15°C | 48°F / 9°C | 13 | 8:12 AM | 6:08 PM |
| Feb | 61°F / 16°C | 49°F / 9°C | 9 | 7:50 AM | 6:41 PM |
| Mar | 63°F / 17°C | 51°F / 11°C | 9 | 7:14 AM | 7:08 PM |
| Apr | 69°F / 21°C | 56°F / 13°C | 5 | 6:29 AM | 7:34 PM |
| May | 77°F / 25°C | 63°F / 17°C | 5 | 5:56 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 84°F / 29°C | 70°F / 21°C | 2 | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM |
| Jul | 91°F / 33°C | 77°F / 25°C | 1 | 5:55 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Aug | 91°F / 33°C | 78°F / 26°C | 1 | 6:19 AM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 87°F / 31°C | 73°F / 23°C | 3 | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM |
| Oct | 79°F / 26°C | 65°F / 18°C | 5 | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 70°F / 21°C | 58°F / 14°C | 7 | 7:38 AM | 5:55 PM |
| Dec | 63°F / 17°C | 52°F / 11°C | 11 | 8:05 AM | 5:48 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
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