A whitewashed harbour town with a beach that looks unreal, a sunken city round the headland and the best diving in Turkey.

1. Kaputaş Beach

A small cove of impossibly blue water at the bottom of a cliff, 20 minutes from Kaş. Arrive early; parking is limited.

2. Kekova and the sunken city

Kayak or take a boat over the submerged ruins of Dolchiste, then climb to the castle at Simena for the view.

3. Diving

Kaş is Turkey’s diving capital, with wrecks, reefs and a sunken plane in clear water. Dive schools line the harbour.

4. Patara

An 18-kilometre beach of white sand behind the ruins of the Lycian capital, 40 minutes west.

5. Saklıkent Gorge

An hour away, a canyon of icy water with walkways and mud baths.

6. The Lycian Way

Day walks from Kaş to Limanağzı bay or to the island of Kekova; the full route runs for 500 kilometres.

7. The antique theatre

A small Hellenistic theatre above the town, where locals watch the sunset.

8. Meis (Kastellorizo)

The Greek island 20 minutes by ferry, with pastel houses around a harbour and the Blue Cave.

9. Friday market

The weekly market fills the car park behind the harbour with fruit, spices and textiles.

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