Deniz Feneri Lighthouse Hotel, Kas

The stunning seaside town of Kaş, sat on the Mediterranean southwestern coast, is bohemian Turkey at its finest.

The modern town occupies the site of ancient Antiphellos, with still-visible ruins including the old Amphitheatre and Patara Antik Kent. The 4th-century-B.C. Lion Tomb, with 2 carved lion heads, is one of many Lycian rock tombs in the area, and the town acts as the perfect place to explore the surrounding beaches - including Patara, Kaputas, Kalekoy Harbour and Hidayet Koyu.

For the more adventurous guests, Kas is also a great place for Paragliding and scuba diving and is particularly famous for its stunning Blue Grotto experience (it's a must-do).

What's more, the town centre is absolutely stunning and offers everything a typical Mediterranean seaside resort should do. Boasting whitewashed houses covered in bougainvillaea that cascade down the winding mountain roads, a beautiful harbour where the locals gather each morning and night and a charming Bazaar that sells everything from fashion and locally handcrafted silver jewellery to Turkish rugs, Lycian carpets and glassworks.

With the carefully selected menus of the Terrace and Beach restaurants, Deniz Feneri Lighthouse Hotel offers its guests the indispensables of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine with the freshest and most delicious ingredients.

At the Deniz Feneri Lighthouse restaurants, you will find one of the region’s best-reputed chefs, allowing you will experience some of the most outstanding meals from the comfort of the resort.

From freshly made appetizers and navarin/tandoori dishes cooked slowly on the stone oven to grilled meats cooked over an open fire and freshly caught seafood, your taste buds will simply die and go to heaven.

1. In addition to the fact that the Antalya / Kaş region is covered with beautiful beaches, there are many ancient cities and historical monuments that can be seen here. The ancient cities of Xanthos, Patara and Simena should definitely be seen by tourists coming to the region.

2. Patara Beach is 43 km from Kas. It has the title of the first longest beach in the world, with a coastline of 12 km and a width of 1500 meters. The beach, which consists of fine sand, is also known as the spawning area of Caretta Caretta turtles.

3. Kaputaş Beach is the canyon mouth beach on the coastal road between Kaş and Kalkan, with its view, unique sea and wonderful beach. As a result of the water flowing under the ground filtering through the sands on the sea coast, the water is generally cool and turquoise in color.

4. In addition to being home to the Lycians, the ancient city of Patara also contains many historical artifacts and structures from the Byzantine Basilica to the Roman Triumphal Arch, from the theater area to the monumental tombs.

5. Kekova, which you can reach by boats departing from Kaş Harbor, is a legendary destination that appears as a cove and sea paradise, including Kekova Island.

6. Autiphellos Ancient City Theatre, which is among the works belonging to the Lycian period and is the scene of a poetry-like landscape today, still carries its historical texture even though it has been restored. From here, you can either accompany the sunset or witness the sparkling view of the sea in the evening.

7. Saklıkent Canyon, a canyon originating from Karaçay, a part of Eşen Stream, is one of the natural beauties worth seeing in Kaş with its violent running water, steep slopes and wooden bridges.

8. The ancient city of Xanthos, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, was a region inhabited by the Lycians, took its place in history when it came under the domination of the Persians, and at the same time hosts the Roman and Byzantine Empires, today it is one of the places to visit in Kaş.

9. Blue Grotto, is the name of a sea cave on the Greek island of Kastellorizo, which is an hour boat trip southwest from Kas. This stunning cave is located on the far southeastern side of the island and during the trip you will be able to hop off your boat and swim through a narrow opening to take in the spectacular cave in all its glory. Here, the water is crystal clear, and the shimmering shades of blue refracted by the sunlight while simply blow your mind