Transportation
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Kaş Motor (Scooter hire approx. 700-1000 TRY per day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Kaputaş Beach (20 mins by Dolmuş, 40 TRY) or Seyrek Çakıl
- Top Regional Airline
- Pegasus Airlines (Flying into Dalaman DLM or Antalya AYT)
- Top International Airline
- Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul)
- Highway Access
- D400 coastal road (Scenic but winding connecting Fethiye and Antalya)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Kaş Otogar (Main Bus Station) for intercity buses (Kamil Koç, Pamukkale)
- Public Transport Passes
- Cash or 'AntalyaKart' accepted on local Dolmuş (Minibuses)
- Regional Travel
- Dolmuş to Kalkan (45 mins) or Patara (1 hour). Ferry to Meis, Greece (20 mins)
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- No Uber; use local Taxi Stands (Kaş Taksi: +90 242 836 1489). Set prices for Peninsula
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Kaş Devlet Hastanesi (Public Hospital); Özel Medinova (Private Clinic for English speaking)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Nidra Yoga Kaş (Drop-in class approx. 500 TRY), Dragoman Outdoor for active wellness
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Kaş Belediye Spor Salonu (Public gym), various hotel gyms with memberships
- Laundry Services
- Kaş Laundry & Dry Cleaning (Near the Otogar)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Yemeksepeti and Getir (Limited availability compared to cities)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Piyaz (Tahini bean salad) and Burunucu (Local seafood)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Oburus Momus (Highly rated vegetarian/vegan fusion)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Suna'nın Mutfağı for San Sebastian Cheesecake; Kaş Tava Dondurma (Fried Ice Cream)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Friday Market (Pazar) for fresh produce; Migros or CarrefourSA for groceries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Trendyol (Top choice), Hepsiburada, Amazon.tr
- Grocery Delivery
- Migros Hemen, Getir
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Old Town Pub Street (Barlar Sokağı); Dejavu Bar for sunset drinks
- Local Brewery
- Gara Guzu (Turkish craft beer) served at most boutique bars
- Wine Bars
- Sensus Wine & Cheese Kaş
- Street Food Stalls
- Simit carts near the harbor; Midye Dolma (Stuffed mussels) at night
- Popular International Cuisine
- Spaghettici (Italian), L'Apéro (French-Turkish fusion)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Antiphellos Ancient Theatre (Free entry, sunset views)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Kaş Culture House (Exhibitions and local history)
- Historical Sites
- Lion Sarcophagus (Lycian Rock Tomb) in the town center
- Religious Sites
- Kaş Merkez Mosque (Central Mosque)
- Annual Events
- Kaş-Meis Swimming Race (June), Lycian Food Festival
- Cultural Districts
- Uzun Çarşı (Main historic shopping street)
- Theater Venues
- Antiphellos Theatre (used for occasional concerts/performances)
- Local Markets
- Kaş Friday Market (Organically grown Lycian produce)
- Music Scene
- Echo Bar (Live jazz and rock performances)
- Street Art
- Colorful murals often found around the 'Art Alley' near the harbor
- Cooking Classes
- Turkuaz Kitchen (Local Lycian cooking workshops)
- Art Galleries
- Pell's Art Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Traditional Ottoman-Greek timber houses with bougainvillea balconies
- Local Heritage
- Lycian Way (Ultramarathon cultural route starting point)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Kekova Sunken City (Boat tour, approx. 1,200 TRY)
- National Parks Nearby
- Saklıkent National Park (Canyon hiking, 1 hour drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- The Lycian Way (Section from Kaş to Limanağzı)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Sleeping Giant (Çukurbağ Mountain trail for panoramic town views)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Green Lake (Yeşil Göl) in the Gömbe Highlands
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Büyük Çakıl Beach (Evening fires are common in low season)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PTT Kargo, Aras Kargo, Yurtiçi Kargo
- Tech Repair Services
- Küçük Teknik (Mobile and laptop repairs near commercial district)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Various beach clubs (e.g., Leymona Beach) offer recreational games
- Language Classes
- Tömer (Online) or private tutors found via 'Kaş Community' groups
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Kaş Public Library (Limited English books)
- Community Centers
- Kaş Belediye Kültür Evi (Municipality Cultural House)
- Gaming Lounges
- Net Kafe (Traditional internet cafe with gaming setups)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Illegal in Turkey; nearest legal casinos are in Northern Cyprus
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €128,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €240,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €168,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €304,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €200,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 25% (Standard rate for 2024+)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 10% (Reduced from 15% recently)
- Tax System
- Residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Turkish source income
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 40% (on income over 3,000,000 TRY)
- VAT
- 20% (Standard); 10% on food and 1% on basic staples
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable if Turkish residents own >50% of foreign entity
- Property Tax
- Annual 0.1% to 0.2% of property value
- Property Transaction Tax
- 4% of declared value (usually split 2% buyer / 2% seller)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Turkey recently introduced a 'Digital Nomad Visa' with potential tax exemptions for specific remote setups
Essentials
- City
- Kaş, Antalya, Turkey
- Population
- Approximately 60,000 (District), 10,000 (Town Center)
- Internet Speed
- Average 35-50 Mbps (VDSL), Starlink now available for high-speed needs
- Currency & Banking
- 1 USD ≈ 32.50 TRY, 1 EUR ≈ 35.20 TRY. Major banks: İş Bankası, Garanti BBVA
- Tap Water
- Not recommended for drinking; buy 19L 'Damacana' bottles (Approx. 90 TRY)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Turkcell (Best coverage), Türk Telekom, Vodafone. Tourist SIM: ~800-1,200 TRY
- Banking for Expats
- Contactless everywhere; Revolut/Wise work at most ATMs (PTT has lowest fees)
- Accommodation
- Boutique hotels, villas, and apartments via Sahibinden or local Emlak (Real Estate) offices
- Cashless Friendly
- Surprisingly high; 90% of shops and restaurants accept credit cards
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com (requires VPN inside Turkey), and local Kaş Marketplace Facebook groups
- Budget Accommodation
- Inci Hostel (Starting at 600 TRY/night), Can Mocamp (Glamping options)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Old Town (Çarşı) and surroundings for walkability to restaurants and harbor
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Çukurbağ Peninsula (Quiet, sea views, higher end) or Gökseki (Budget-friendly, mountain views)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Chubby Pumpkin (Coworking & Coffee) - Day pass approx. 450 TRY
- Best Cafe for Work
- Pell's Cafe (Great garden, reliable Wi-Fi), Geko Coffee & Books
- Networking Events
- Kaş Digital Nomads WhatsApp Group; Friday meetups at No:11 Bar
- Social Events for Expats
- Pub quizzes at Echo Bar; Kaş Yoga Festival (seasonal)