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Kas
Turkey
The laid-back fishing village of Kas on southern Turkey‘s
Lycian coast enchants with whitewashed buildings smothered in
bougainvillea cascading down the mountainside. Waterfront coffee
houses line the shore while the Lycian Way (an ancient coastal
footpath) snakes around the edge of the town via the ruins of
Antiphellos. Snuggled in a cove, Kaptus beach is an ideal place to
soak up the last of the summer sun; the water resembles a Van Gogh
palette as fresh mountain streams battle the azure saltwater,
creating a striking contrast of piercing aquamarines and bold
cobalts. Also worth a visit is the pine-backed Pnar Kuru, which is
home to a single (and often deserted) jetty, renowned for fish
sightings. Be sure to slip beneath the ocean surface too, as locals
say the best time to dive is after the first autumnal rain. Giant
sea turtles are known for their playful interactions with
snorkellers, while experienced divers can explore a bomber plane
that was shot down during WWII and now lies eerily on the
seabed.