K A S
Kas was one of the most important cities of Lycia, and is now a small resort with great historical
interest. Its quaint town centre has a rocky waterfront, with good beaches nearby.
There are watersports available in the area, like canoeing,jet-skiing, diving and paragliding,
plus cavern diving, which uses technical equipment to explore the deep and dark caverns. For
those who love travelling on the water, the Mavi Yolculuk (Blue Voyage) tours, and other
excursions on boats, can be madeto the surrounding islands.
Habesos is the earliest known name of the ancient city, as proved from archaeological findings.
But the name Antiphellos is far more familiar, and this was the harbour of ancient Phellos.
Excavations here have revealed a settlement dating back to the4th century BC, possibly earlier,
although it reached its height of importance during the Roman and Byzantine periods, when it
was a centre for Bishops. It had also been significant in the world of sea-faring commerce,
and during the Roman era was especially famous for its exported sponges. It was attacked
by Arabs, then added to the territory of the Anatolian Seljuks, and took the name Andifli.
After the destruction of the Anatolian Seljuk state, the Ottomans added it to its lands.
The name Kas means 'eyebrow', or 'something curved',describing the shape of the town under
the backdrop of 500m high cliffs behind.
Summers are hot and dry in Kas, quite typical of Mediterranean region, and can reach around
35 degrees during the day. Winters are warm during the day although can get cool at night,
and can drop below 10 degrees.
The surrounding area of Kas is unspoiled, mountainous and forested.
A combination of spectacular wild landscape and small traditional houses tucked into favored
corners. In the rural part of Kas, you have the opportunity to enjoy rural Mediterranean
environment and lifestyle, while being only 10 mins drive from Kas and the coast.
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