Kaş Old Town
Kaş Old Town is a tangle of narrow stone streets filled with whitewashed houses, small artisan shops, and seaside cafés in a relatively unspoiled corner of the Turkish Riviera.
Despite its growing popularity, Kaş has held on to a laid-back rhythm set by its fishing and diving roots. The old town sits right on the water, where faded wooden boats bob beside the harbour and cobbled lanes climb gently towards the hills. Bougainvillea spills over stone walls, and the smell of fresh bread and sea salt drifts through the alleys.
There are no grand monuments here. Instead, you'll find local boutiques, family-run restaurants, and tiny coffee spots where time seems to slow down. It's a place for aimless wandering—peering into hidden courtyards, browsing silver jewellery made by local artisans, or simply sitting on a harbour wall watching the sun shimmer on the Mediterranean.
“To get lost in a harbour-side old town that still feels like a working fisherman's village rather than a resort.”
Find the small pazar (market) set up on Fridays near the mosque—local villagers sell goat cheese, wild herbs, and jars of mountain honey you won't see in tourist shops.
Narrow cobblestone streets and occasional steep ramps or steps make wheelchair navigation difficult.
Good to know
- Is Kaş Old Town free to visit?
- Free
- How long should you spend at Kaş Old Town?
- ~1h
- When is the best time to visit Kaş Old Town?
- Morning
- Is Kaş Old Town wheelchair accessible?
- Narrow cobblestone streets and occasional steep ramps or steps make wheelchair navigation difficult.
