Best beaches and coastal towns in Turkey — what to know before you go

In the evening the hotel offers a choice of entertainment: a show at the amphitheater, live music at the beach, and separate live music by the pool. Despite many guests, the grounds are large enough that it doesn't feel crowded. No-smoking zones are enforced both on the beach and at the pool bars.

There's a public city beach next to the hotel, so in the evenings locals sometimes occupy free sunbeds on the hotel's beach.

The hotel has three beaches with different conditions. The lagoon beach is completely quiet — no road or construction noise. The main beach has faint road noise but it's not bothersome. The third beach is the smallest, faces the opposite direction, may have construction noise, and only gets sun in the afternoon.

The coastal park in the area was being developed before the pandemic, with nice cafes opening up. After COVID everything was abandoned. It's especially beautiful in the evening — worth checking the current state this season.

Kaş is a charming coastal town that really comes alive at night — pubs, bars, and live music open up across town. During the day there's little to do except visit the ancient amphitheater.

Kaputaş beach is beautiful but small. Arrive early in the morning to get a good spot — it gets very crowded later in the day.