5 Best Places to Go Shopping in Kas

Uzun Çarşı Caddesi, which translates to ‘long bazaar street’, winds through Kas center and is the most popular shopping area in town. Shop owners spill their products onto the street, and you’ll find a wide range of items for sale. Local artists often have their own shops here and offer products of higher quality than other resort towns on the Turkish coast. Artisans sell jewelry, ceramics, carpets and other colorful creations.

Sandal@ has an extensive collection of leather goods and Mencilis Art Silver offers elaborate jewelry for men and women. Check out Silkroadshop for precious antiques and textiles from the historic trading route or Silver Harmoni for rings, bracelets, earrings and more. And with stern rules against hassling, customers can shop here at ease.

The Kas Pazar Market is the place to be on Fridays as farmers from the surrounding villages bring fresh fruits and vegetables to sell. Wander the stalls of the market for local cheeses, olives, honey and eggs. Other stalls have clothing, kitchenware, leather goods, DVDs and other random souvenirs for sale. Shopping here is the most authentic local experience in Kas but will require some haggling skills for many items.

The market is about a 10-minute walk north of Kas center and locals can easily point you in the right direction. Lunch is a fantastic time to do your shopping since you’ll likely get to try local pancakes and the popular Turkish yogurt drink known as ayran.

Rabia Ucuzluk Pazarı Kas doesn’t appear to have much from the outside, but this shopping mall has tons of items for your daily needs. The ‘discount market’ is located about a 5-minute walk from Kas center and is frequented by local shoppers. If you’re visiting Kas for an extended period, this is an ideal shop that will be easy on your budget. Prices are affordable and the friendly staff will help you navigate their stocked shelves to find what you’re looking for.

You can stock up on food and drinks and browse through the kitchen items if you’re able to cook your own meals. Shop for clothes and beachwear for your lazy beach days or buy some toys for the kids.

The moment you step foot into Tuğra Art Gallery, you’re greeted with traditional Turkish music and shelves packed with handmade crafts. The souvenirs here really stand out and the staff take great pride in guiding you to making the right selection. Customers never feel pressured to buy an item, and it's common for the staff to offer Turkish tea and coffee.

Tuğra Art Gallery features an extensive collection of handpainted ceramics with intricate designs from Turkish artisans. Liven up your mealtimes with colorful bowls and plates of all sizes from the kitchenware selection. You’ll also find Turkish tiles, lamps, fabrics, jewelry and other interesting accessories to buy for your loved ones.

Muhtar Alışveriş Merkezi is a local market less than a 5-minute walk from Republic Square in Kas, which has an unbelievable variety of goods given its size. Don’t be surprised to hear many locals direct you to this local supermarket for anything you need. Not only does the market have a large selection of goods, but the quality and prices of the products have made it a local favorite for many years.

Shop for fruits, vegetables, cosmetics, kitchen supplies and lots of convenience items to make your stay easier. You’ll often find that Muhtar Alışveriş Merkezi offers more options than chain stores and at better prices.