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Expat Guide to Kaş
Living in Kaş
as an Expat in 2026
Kaş is Turkey's most charming small coastal town — a treasure of ancient Lycian ruins, boutique restaurants, crystal-clear diving waters, and a bohemian expat scene on the Turquoise Coast.
Quick Answer
Kaş is ideal for expats who want natural beauty, tranquillity, and a genuinely charming Turkish town — but can trade urban convenience for a more rural lifestyle. It is emphatically not for those who need big-city infrastructure or specialist healthcare.
— Expat Scorecard
7/ 10
Cost of Living
Affordable but pricier than Fethiye due to boutique appeal
Healthcare
Limited locally; nearest hospital is Kaş State Hospital; serious cases go to Antalya
Internet & Connectivity
Good in town; patchy in outlying villages
Safety
Exceptionally safe, virtually no crime
Expat Community
Small but tight-knit; primarily British and Northern European
Remote Work
Quiet and peaceful for focused work; few coworking spaces
Retirement Suitability
Excellent for those who want beauty and peace over infrastructure
Natural Beauty
Among the most beautiful towns in Turkey
About Kaş
Nestled between dramatic mountains and a turquoise bay, Kaş is a small town of around 8,000 permanent residents. It has preserved its traditional character better than almost anywhere else on the Turkish coast. Narrow streets, bougainvillea-draped whitewashed houses, Lycian rock tombs, and an ancient amphitheatre create a genuinely picturesque setting.
The town is famous for scuba diving (it's one of Turkey's best dive sites), sailing, and outdoor activities. Dalaman Airport is 3 hours away; Antalya Airport is 2.5 hours. Getting to and from Kaş requires commitment.
Cost of Living
Monthly Budget in Kaş
The Kaş Expat Community
Kaş has a small but active expat community — primarily British, German, and Dutch, with a good mix of retirees, artists, divers, and remote workers who have chosen to prioritise beauty over convenience. The community is unusually tight-knit given the small size of the town.
Honest Trade-offs
- No major hospital — medical emergencies require travel to Antalya or Fethiye.
- Very limited public transport to other cities.
- Property prices have risen significantly due to boutique tourism demand.
- Extremely quiet October–April — some find this peaceful, others find it isolating.
- The beauty, community, and lifestyle are unmatched on the Turkish coast.