Kas was originally called Habesos or Habesa in the
ancient tongue of
Lycia and later was given the name Antiphellos.
Kas was founded on the
ancient town of Antiphellos and the
Lycian style sarcophagus at the beginning of the avenue running down to the port is almost the symbol of this lovely town near
Antalya in the Mediterranean region south of
Turkey.
Antiphellos, which once was a member of the
Lycian League, is known to have gained reputation and importance as a port town during the Hellenistic period, sustaining its significance as one of the leading towns during the
Roman period as well.
Today's
Kas is a coastal town of the
Lycians. "Phellos" is the
Greek word for "stony place" and this name is very well suited to
Kas.
Its well preserved rock
tombs and theater are well worth seeing.
Kas today is a small and charming coastal resort where many sailing
boats anchor in its small
marina.
Kas is another place where we can stay for the night safely after leaving
Kalkan.
The yacht
Harbor is protected by a breakwater against the winds blowing from the west and southwest and at the end of the
Harbor there is a lighthouse.
There would be no problem in entering the yacht
Harbor where your needs such as water, diesel oil and ice can be met. The yacht
Harbor of
Kas with latitudinal position 36 degrees 12'58" north and longitudinal position 29 degrees 40'30" east, is in the extreme South of
Turkey and therefore the climate there is lukewarm even in winter.
The electricity used at the
Harbor is of 220 volts and communications are made by means of the coastal wireless station. The call-sign is TAC-2 and it is transmitted through 16 channels.
Shops have been opened owing to the development of tourism and shopping can be done easily in them.
The food eaten in the restaurants at the coast is also very good and leaves pleasant memories.
In addition to these, since
Kas is an administrative district, the needs concerning services such as P.T.T.,(Mail-Telegraph-Telephone) pharmacy, dentistry and medical services can also be met.
It is possible to spend the night at the
Harbor of
Bayindir in the vicinity of
Kas too.
Entry into the
Harbor must be made carefully because of the rocks in front of Ince Burun where a lighthouse is located.
The space in front of the rocky
beach in the southeast end of the
Harbor is the safest place of anchorage.
Since the southeast direction is a shallow and rocky sandbank, the sailing vessels must not come alongside too near there and they must be tied up in the southwest direction.
