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Historical Basis
The fist traces of settlement in Kas area go back to 8,000s BC. Area was the host for Lycian Civilisation in ancient times and was an important settlement throughout the history.
Habesos is the most ancient name of Kas ever known. Later, it was called as Phellos (Rocky/Stony Place) and its harbour area was called Antiphellos. During the Roman time, its commercial importance grew and the area became a rich centre of commerce, an intersection point where olive, olive oil, vines and precious wood were sold and where goods belonging almost every culture were exchanged.
Evidencing this assumption are the diversity of goods found in Uluburun Wreck, which is known today as the most ancient wreck ever. A real sized copy of Uluburun Wreck was re-constructed by Bodrum Submarine Museum’s experts and reached to Kas using the Bodrum-Cyprus-Alanya course in the summer of 2005. The vessel is currently open to visit at Kas.
KAŞ TODAY
You can easily see of many civilisations's traces in Kas today, since the area was the intersectional point of countless cultures throughout the history. Yes, this is a tourism place… however, you don’t experience the negative aspects of tourism sector in Kas. No one pulls you to sell something. All you find is a small, cute town and friendly people. You may either have fun ‘till the morning time or read your book in peace without any noisy disturbance.
The monumental tombs, ruins of Ancient City, thousand-year old roads, road signs, amphitheatres and many other amazing and mesmerising objects will accompany you on the roads of Kas. Nature and sea, especially submarine landscapes are extraordinarily beautiful. There is no surprise in Kas’ attraction of both domestic and worldwide under-sea lovers into itself. Kas is a place where those who can look through the eyes of the nature can find whatever they are looking for.
You may reach Kas, which is 120 km. from Fethiye and 180 km. from Antalya via land route. If you prefer airways, you may consult us for access and transfer possibilities from Dalaman or Antalya airports.