The Kas Peninsula, also known as the Kaş Peninsula, is a Mediterranean headland west of Kaş, in Antalya Province, with swimming spots on its coast and views across the bay. You can reach some beaches by minibus, while Limanağzı is accessed by boat or a marked walking path.
- Location: west of Kaş, Turkey.
- Beach options: Büyükçakıl, İnceboğaz, Hidayet Koyu, Limanağzı and other local spots.
- Limanağzı by boat: roughly 15–20 minutes from Kaş harbour.
Where is the Kaş Peninsula?
The Kaş Peninsula lies west of the town, and its coastline faces the Mediterranean and the bay. The headland brings together several distinct swimming locations rather than one continuous beach, so it helps to choose a cove or shore before setting out.
Büyükçakıl sits on the peninsula’s western side, with views toward Limanağzı and Meis Island. Other named beach locations include İnceboğaz, Hidayet Koyu, Limanağzı, Seyret Çakıl and İnceboğaz Social Facilities.
For more swimming choices around town, the guide to local beaches in Kaş covers spots beyond the peninsula.
Where can you swim on the Kaş Peninsula?
The peninsula’s beaches range from shore-access swimming to facilities arranged on platforms above the water. Büyükçakıl is a shore-swimming spot on the western side; at Limanağzı, the beach facilities generally use wooden platforms, umbrellas, loungers, wooden seating and private cabanas.
Limanağzı sits across the bay from Kaş and is a Blue Flag beach that frequently hosts boats, particularly in summer. Four beach facilities operate there, some also offering accommodation. The first, Nuri’nin Yeri, was established in the 1980s.
At Limanağzı, facilities charge a fixed minimum spend on entry, deducted from food and drink purchases; umbrellas and loungers are not charged separately. Conditions and charges can change, so check the official site before you go.
For another shore-access option, Acısu Public Beach is 2.5 km from the district centre, with city minibuses passing on the nearby road. Entry is free; sun loungers and umbrellas are available to rent, and there are showers, toilets and a food-serving business beside the beach.
Kaş Belediye Plajı has parking, a café, a restaurant and a children’s playground. Umbrella and lounger use is charged, and the beach has a separate women’s section.
How do you get from Kaş to the peninsula beaches?
You can reach peninsula beaches by minibus, small boat or on foot, depending on the destination. The Yarımada minibus serves İnceboğaz, Hidayet Koyu and the municipal public beach, with departures reported every 30 minutes; confirm current stops and timings locally before travelling.
Limanağzı is reached by small boats departing from Kaş town centre. The crossing from Kaş harbour takes about 15–20 minutes, and boats usually depart every half hour. The first departure is at 9 a.m. and the final return service is at 7 p.m.; check current service details before relying on those times.
If you prefer to walk, a marked Lycian Way footpath reaches Limanağzı from the Büyükçakıl minibus drop-off in about 45 minutes. The municipality cautions against walking this route in summer heat.
Akçagerme can be reached from Kaş by minibus or on foot. The Gökseki minibus serves Akçagerme and Olympos beaches, with departures reported every 30 minutes; check locally for current service information.
For a different coastal outing, the route and access details for Kaputaş Beach from Kaş can help you plan another beach trip.
What should you know about the coast and viewpoints?
Views along the peninsula include the western shore at Büyükçakıl, looking toward Limanağzı and Meis Island. At Limanağzı, the cove lies across the bay from town, and boats are a regular presence, especially in summer.
İnceboğaz Halk Plajı 2 is a 150-metre-long, 50-metre-wide pebble beach, 3 km from the town centre, with public transport available. Its facilities include an accessible toilet, accessible loungers and accessible umbrellas, but there is no ramp or step-free water entry.
Hotel Aysima is about 6 minutes on foot from Kaş city centre, where you can check local transport connections. It offers guest rooms.
FAQs
Where is the Kaş Peninsula?
It is a Mediterranean peninsula west of Kaş, in Antalya Province, Turkey.
How do you reach Limanağzı?
Small boats depart from Kaş town centre and take about 15–20 minutes from the harbour. A marked walking path also reaches the cove from the Büyükçakıl minibus drop-off.
Can you swim from the shore at Büyükçakıl?
Yes. Büyükçakıl is on the peninsula’s western side and is a place to swim from the shore.
Is public transport available to peninsula beaches?
Yes. The Yarımada minibus serves several peninsula beaches, while the Gökseki service stops at Akçagerme and Olympos beaches. Check locally for current timetables and stops.