10 Must-Visit Bays in Kas For Sea Lover

Kas is one of Turkey’s most popular summer destinations, known for its untouched bays, crystal-clear waters, and charming atmosphere. This picturesque town offers a bay to suit every taste, from hidden coves ideal for quiet relaxation to lively beaches perfect for swimming and snorkeling. With its natural beauty, vibrant marine life, and authentic Mediterranean feel, Kas promises unforgettable summer memories.

So let’s dive into the most beautiful bays of Kas that continue to mesmerize visitors with their perfect shades of blue and green!

1. Kekova Bay Görseli — Kekova is one of the main places that anyone visiting Kaş should see. Kekova Bay, which stands out with its beautiful geography and natural beauties, also has historical ruins. Since transportation is provided only by small boats, it is possible to fully enjoy the sea and the sun in the region. The region is also a Natural Protected Area. In addition, swimming among the ruins from the 4th century BC is a different experience in itself.

2. Kaputaş Beach Görseli — Kaputas Beach is one of the most popular bays in Kaş. So popular, in fact, that the term “kaputas blue” has been coined in the tourism literature. With its uniquely blue color, white sandy beach and Blue Cave, it is sure to offer visitors one of the most unforgettable sea experiences. However, it is useful to be prepared and remember to keep the nature clean when going here because there are no facilities or businesses in the area.

3. Aquarium Bay

As the name suggests, Aquarium Bay, one of the bays in the Kekova Region, is a wonderful bay with aquarium-clean waters. Due to its cleanliness and colorful underwater world, it is also ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. In this untouched region, which is often the route of boat tours, you can see the historical lighthouse wreck and explore the ancient city, which is also sunken.

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4. Hidayet Bay

Located 2.5 kilometers from the center of Kaş, Hidayet Bay is another bay that fascinates with its color. Although it is famous for its clean and natural beauty, there are small businesses in this bay. However, since it is a rocky area, it has a long sandy beach. Therefore, it is useful to be a little prepared before coming to this bay. The bay also attracts attention with its caretta carettas, colorful fish and rocky geography.

5. Limanağzı Bay

Accessible by boat from the center of Kaş, Limanağzı Bay is known as the bay where the sun shines the longest in summer. It is also one of the bays with the most facilities. Since some of them offer accommodation, it is possible to enjoy the sun, sea and beach for many more days after coming to this bay. In addition, these establishments, which are built on wooden platforms in harmony with nature, become much quieter after sunset and on weekdays. It is an ideal location for those seeking to unwind.

6. Patara Beach

Home to the famous caretta carettas, Patara is one of the most special bays not only in Kaş but also in all of Turkey with its white and long desert beach. This region between Kaş and Kalkan is also home to artifacts from the historical Lycian Civilization. Since there are no businesses on the beach, it is useful to take basic beach equipment such as umbrellas and sunbeds with you. It is also a pleasure to watch the sunset on the sand dunes.

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7. Yağlıca Bay

Yağlıca Bay, another bay on the way to Kekova, is one of the most pristine bays of Kaş. With a sandy bottom, this bay is one of the most ideal locations for diving and underwater exploration. The beach has a hard, rocky fjord shape. For this reason, it is mostly preferred by professional divers. Because it is full of cliffs and hills, it is a difficult region to reach and harbors a very rich variety of sea creatures.

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8. İnönü Bay

One of the frequent destinations of Kaş-Kekova boats, İnönü Bay may be the best option for those who love swimming. Because it is an average of 4 hours round trip, it is usually very calm and offers unique natural views to its visitors. The bay, so named because it looks like a cave from a distance (in-önü), has a spring water flow. Therefore, while the water is ice-cold at the point where the spring is located, it is warmer a little offshore.

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9. Aperlai Bay

One of the most historical and mystical bays of Kaş is Aperlai Bay. The bay, which offers images of fortifications and towers along the coast, harbors a wonderful ancient city among its natural beauties. Since the bay, which is usually accessible by boat and boat, has a rocky ground, it is useful to bring equipment suitable for diving such as sea shoes and snorkels. Because just like many other Kaş bays, there is a unique underwater world here.

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10. Fırnaz Bay

Fırnaz Bay, also known as Muar Bay, is one of the less popular bays of Kaş. For this reason, it is a corner of paradise especially for those who want to have a calm, quiet and natural sea experience. In this region, which was once one of the important cities of Lycia, it is possible to find small ruins from those times and a wonderful underwater richness. The cleanliness and clarity of the waters are another feature that makes this place stand out.

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