Near the point where the sky ends, a giant man sleeps along a mountain ridge overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
This is how it looks when seen from the ancient port of Kas on the southern coast of Turkey. Legend has it that a giant female lived above the waters on the island of Mes, which is called Kastellorizo in Greek.
If the sea touches them at the same time, the two will wake up and fall in love.
A romance fit for this seaside town that remained relatively unknown to outsiders until the early 1980s when sailors parked their yachts in the harbor to refill them.
The exiled sons of wealthy Istanbul families also made Kas (a word for brow in Turkish) their home, bringing with them their love of music, good coffee, and nature.
Due to its rugged nature, and the lack of an airport really close by, Cash has retained its charm of a small fishing village.
However, it offers plenty of activities whether you are a sunbather, a foodie, or a fan of skydiving over a mountain.
cemetery town
In modern times Kas is still dotted with cemeteries scattered throughout the town.
This makes it easy for the visitor to experience history without really trying, but it is useful to get an idea of the place.
The street from the bus station to the mosque is called Cumhuriyet Meydan (meaning the city square), and the port is called “Ataturk Bulvary”.
Turn west below, and head along Old Hospital Road to the open-air Hellenistic theater of the 1st century BC.
The theater is a favorite among yoga practitioners, while music lovers enjoy its free summer concerts.
When you return to town, you can explore one of the water cisterns of which only two remain, part of the many cisterns built in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
dreamy beaches
In a small patch of sand east of Küçük Çakıl’s main square, wooden-roofed restaurants line the cliffs, shaded by lush trees.
It’s the perfect place to do absolutely nothing, except swim occasionally.
These days, small boats regularly take vacationers to two beautiful beaches in Limanağazı.
History lovers should visit the second beach, where they can follow a path up to the Lycian Tombs and enjoy a wonderful view.
Diving is possible in Kas, and the town offers tours aboard gület, which are traditional wooden boats, as well as the opportunity to travel abroad, as the island of “Miss” is only regarding 3.5 nautical miles away.
delicious destination
Wachs is a foodie’s paradise, and the town offers everything from traditional grilled meats, appetizers and vegetarian menus, to vegan scones and coffee.
There are Turkish taverns set in walled courtyards, romantic restaurants in gardens overlooking the sea, elegant, simple cafés preparing old-fashioned favorites in a new way, as well as cheerful family restaurants.
Those looking for the opportunity to enjoy a drink in peace can head to the bistros on the streets of Terzi and Zümrüt.
Uzun Çarşı is the place to find handmade shoes, rugs, antiques, and antique clothing sold in former Greek homes, many of which were built by families who moved through Mes in the 19th century.
Many visitors return year following year because the town’s core has not changed much.
Source: cnn in Arabic
