The region surrounding Kas is rich in history while the dramatic geography will delight the outdoor enthusiast. A few highlights include:

Boat trips
The single best day trip by boat is probably from Kas to Simena Island, taking in the ancient sunken city of Kekova. These ruins, with staircases, kilns and a quayside are easily visible beneath the crystal clear water, while snorkelling or SCUBA gear will only add to the experience.

Ancient Olympos
Midway between Antalya and Kas, is the ancient site of Olympos and the Chimera (“The Chimera, a cluster of spontaneous flames that blaze from crevices on the rocky slopes of Mount Oympos is the stuff of legend” Lonely Planet guide to Turkey). Near the ruined city there's four kilometre beach and the Olympos lodge makes an ideal stopover if you want to take the Antalya – Kas trip at a leisurely pace.

Saklikent Gorge
The natural wonder of Saklikent (“Hidden City”), an 18 kilometre gorge cut into the Akdaglar mountains, makes an ideal spot to escape the summer heat and experience the region's natural beauty. The gorge is 60 kilometres to the west of Kas. Between Kas and Saklikent, an abundance of fragrant evergreen valleys and secluded villages provide endless scope for exploration.

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