European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 27, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Turkey of is Richard mover Ley this Street in Kas leads to the lycian sarcophagus. By Richard mover Ley one of the highlights of Turkey s South coast is Kas a Short drive West from Antalya. The approach from the cast is particularly dramatic As the Road climbs steeply twisting and turning its Way through a number of hairpin curves. There Are tantalizing glimpses of coves and Bays which almost form lakes and the indented coastline is so convoluted that it s easy to lose one s sense of direction. Suddenly the Way drops and Kas can be seen a Small fishing town built into the Hillside above a Large Ultramarine Bay. Despite its exquisite setting and growing tourist popularity Kas retains a Small town feel and standing by its Harbor one can still possible imagine being in a sleepy fishing Milkige. At least it is when the to Jurist charter %. Boats have left for a Day s sightseeing. The town s attractive old wooden buildings have now -. Become cafes carpet shops pensions find travel agencies. Yet even in one of the main streets stands a Lyrian sarcophagus the lycian were an ancient civilization that lived in this area As Early As the fifth Century  there  in old Amphitheater the town has a Friendly atmosphere and the bars by the Harbor make a great place to hangout and relax. Day cruises Herd to Trie Island of Zekov from the  trip should not be missed the vivid Blu Waters coves and la goons Are stunningly Beautiful. And. For the culturally minded there Are More lycian relics at Simena a pretty Village clinging to the Hillside. When the boat docks at the tiny Harbor one can see the Cren elated battlements of the Castle High above. The climb is worthwhile for a wonderful Panorama Over the area. Below the Turquoise Waters shimmer in the Sunshine. To the right the Sandy Plain is dotted with a  and one even lies half submerged in the Harbor. The boat makes further stops at the so called sunken City and Cadiz before returning to Kas around 5 . Kalkan a halt hour s drive vim is a pretty Village with Kas a great place to visit a great base for exploring ancient Myra near Kas is honeycombed with lycian tombs. 8 stripes Magazine october 27, 1994