Kas, Turkey

With its unbelievably clear blue waters and sun-bleached rocky coast blanketed in pine forests, Kas is a true jewel of the Mediterranean’s yachting playgrounds. From kayaking atop the sunken ruins of Simena to hiking a portion of the coastal Lycian Way and scuba diving with caretta sea turtles, this seaside town on Turkey’s southwestern coast is an exciting destination for active explorers. One of the best ways to experience Kas is by chartering a sailboat to swim in coves along the Turquoise Coast. And while the beaches are hard to resist, you’ll be lured to the village’s narrow, jasmine-scented streets by relics of ancient Antiphellos and live jazz music playing from bars.