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Kas
Delightfully situated among towering vertical cliffs, Kas is the
region's second major holiday resort, and although lacking in
idyllic stretches of beach, the dramatic rocky coastline creates
easy access to clear and unpolluted Mediterranean waters; and an
abundance of outdoor activities, and a lively nightlife have
maintained its reputation as a satisfying holiday destination. It
is the centre for glass-bottomed boat trips to the sunken cities
around Kekova Island from where remains of mysterious civilisations
can be viewed just below the surface of the water, and visits can
be arranged to the surrounding archaeological sites at Demre, Myra
and the Xanthos Valley. The town is built around the remains of
ancient Antiphellos, and there are ruins of a Hellenistic theatre,
the monumental Lion Tomb, and some hillside rock tombs in and
around the town. Despite attracting thousands of holidaymakers
every year and the tourist development of what was once a simple
fishing village, Kas still preserves its small-town charm, with
narrow cobbled streets and novel boutique shops.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.