8 Days Legends of Lycia
Explore ancient Lycia by
canoe, sea kayak and on foot
Introduction
We base ourselves in Kas, a small harbour town with
easy-going charm and excellent access to some of
Turkey's best coastline and finest mountain scenery.
Attractive whitewashed houses lie clustered around the
shady town square, overlooking a lovely bay and the
Greek island of Meis, just one mile away. From Kas we
uncover the rich history of ancient Lycia, whose ruined
settlements lie all around, often in the most dramatic
settings. We canoe the Xanthos River to the golden sands
of Patara, and discover the sunken ruins of Kekova by
sea-kayak.
KAS & ANCIENT ANTIPHELLUS
We stay at the conveniently located Club Phellos, right
at the heart of Kas. Within easy walking distance are
the market, the laid back town square and the scattered
remains of ancient Antiphellus: some free-standing and
rock-cut Lycian tombs and a wonderfully located
Hellenistic theatre, surrounded by olive groves and with
views across the bay. Kas is a great place to relax:
restaurants, bars and low-key cafes spill out onto
cobbled streets, a network of tiny back-alleys are fun
to explore, and there are two small beaches close to the
hotel.
PADDLE TO PATARA...
After a day spent swimming and snorkelling in crystal
clear waters around Kas, we venture inland to Xanthos,
once the provincial capital of this ancient land. From
here we paddle gently downstream in our river canoes,
passing tranquil and unspoilt rural backwaters along the
way, and emerge at Patara Beach. This 18km stretch of
golden sand is a protected nesting site for the giant
loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta, and one of Turkey's
best known beaches. We enjoy a well-earned swim before
returning to our hotel.
... & KAYAK TO KEKOVA
We head for the hills in an exploration of the
hinterland; pine forests, rushing streams, shady glades
and tiny, charming villages where the pattern of life
has remained almost untouched for centuries. Next we
kayak, in Kekova Sound, visiting the underwater and
partially submerged ruins of Kekova Island and pretty
Simena (please note that smaller children may prefer to
travel - accompanied by an adult - on the support boat
instead). Simena itself is a tiny village accessible
only by footpath or from the sea, where laneways link
flower-garlanded stone cottages. Its hilltop castle
affords breathtaking views of the region and the route
of our kayak voyage.
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Legends of Lycia
Tour Information Kas, a small harbour town with easy-going charm and excellent access to
some of Turkey's best coastline
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