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Dishes you should try in Kaş: Kaş Fish (Kaş Balığı), Piyaz and Octopus Salad (Ahtapot Salatası). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Kaş is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Kaş

  • Kaş Fish (Kaş Balığı)

    Sea bass, sea bream and bluefin tuna freshly caught in the Mediterranean are served grilled or steamed in the harbourside restaurants of Kaş.

  • Piyaz

    Prepared with dried beans, onions, parsley and tahini, Antalya piyaz is an indispensable meze on traditional tables in Kaş as well.

  • Octopus Salad (Ahtapot Salatası)

    Fresh octopus boiled and served with olive oil, lemon and parsley, this salad is one of the important flavours of Kaş's seafood cuisine.

Dishes from Antalya Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Antalya province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Antalya Piyazı (bean salad with tahini sauce)

    A piyaz with a geographical indication, in which dried beans meet a tahini and vinegar sauce; it is usually served with şiş köfte.

  • Antalya Kabak Tatlısı (pumpkin dessert)

    A pumpkin dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Finike Portakalı (Finike oranges)

    Washington Navel oranges with a geographical indication, grown in the alluvial soils of the Akçay and Alakır streams.

  • Korkuteli Karyağdı Armudu (Korkuteli karyağdı pears)

    A pear with a geographical indication, specific to Korkuteli.

  • Alanya Yenidünyası (Alanya loquats)

    Alanya yenidünyası (loquat), harvested in spring, with a geographical indication.

What to Buy in Kaş: Local Products

  • Kaş Margaz Grape (Kaş Margaz Üzümü) Kaş Margaz Üzümü was registered as a protected designation of origin on 2 May 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no: 1731). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Kumluca Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Olive Oil Olive oil obtained by cold pressing olives grown on the coastal parts of Kaş is known for its light and fruity aroma.
  • Honey Honey produced from pine and thyme flowers at the foothills of the Taurus Mountains is among Kaş's natural products.

What Kaş Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Lycian Way

    The 540 km Lycian Way, stretching from Fethiye to Antalya, is considered one of the 10 best long-distance walking routes in the world. Kaş is one of the most important stops on this route.

  • Diving Culture

    Kaş is one of Türkiye's most popular scuba diving centres. Its clear waters, shipwrecks and rich marine life attract diving enthusiasts.

  • Bohemian Lifestyle

    Kaş offers a bohemian atmosphere with boutique hotels, art galleries, craft shops and cafés on its narrow streets. Inspiring artists and writers, the district is a centre of alternative tourism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Kaş?

Kaş is known for 3 local dishes, above all Kaş Fish (Kaş Balığı), Piyaz and Octopus Salad (Ahtapot Salatası). Sea bass, sea bream and bluefin tuna freshly caught in the Mediterranean are served grilled or steamed in the harbourside restaurants of Kaş.

What is Kaş famous for?

Kaş is known for Kaş Fish (Kaş Balığı), Kaş Margaz Grape (Kaş Margaz Üzümü) and Lycian Way. Its best-known sights include Blue Cave (Mavi Mağara) and Kekova Sunken City (Kekova Batık Şehir).

What to buy in Kaş?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Kaş include Kaş Margaz Grape (Kaş Margaz Üzümü), Olive Oil and Honey.

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