Kemer

Kemer is a popular and relatively young resort on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Kemer is surrounded by picturesque mountains, pine groves and the clearest waters of the sea. Many beaches in Kemer received the Blue Flag Award for its cleanliness, and Kemer is rightly called an environmentally friendly resort. In Kemer you will always find a holiday to suit the likes of relaxing beach holidays, and those who want to see the ancient sights of this region of Turkey.

Kemer on the map of Turkey

Kemer is located on the shores of the Gulf of Antalya, with the Taurus Mountains rising to the north. It is about 45 km from Antalya Airport and can be easily reached by road or by bus.

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Weather in Kemer by month

Kemer is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, it has a subtropical climate. The best time to visit Kemer is from May to October. During this season, the air temperature rises to 30 degrees, and the water temperature reaches 26 degrees above zero. This time most holidaymakers on the beaches, hotels are filled with fans to bask in the hot sun.

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Kemer Beaches

• Central beach is the main and longest beach in Kemer. From any place on the waterfront you can go down to this beach. Despite the large number of holidaymakers, it is very clean, which the locals and employees are proud of. The beach has rightly received recognition in the form of Blue Flag. The whole beach is covered with pebbles, so the sea is uniquely transparent, the bottom can be seen even in deep water. On the beach a lot of sun beds, partly belonging to the hotels, partly rented for payment. But you can also rest here for free with your own towel. On the coast there are cafes, restaurants and numerous stores.

• Moonlight Beach or Moonlight is a sandy beach on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Kemer, but it also has pebbles and small stones at the entrance to the water. The beach is quite wide and long and can accommodate a large number of holidaymakers, which occurs in high season. The beach is very clean, with well-developed infrastructure and everything you need for a comfortable holiday. A distinctive feature of this beach – the pine park. The combination of pine trees, mountain tops and turquoise sea makes this beach picturesque and very popular.

• Tekirova beach is an ideal beach near Kemer, namely 20 km, for lovers of silence, solitude and tranquility. The sea here is clean, and most importantly – few people. A great place for a romantic holiday and relaxation. The beach is sand together with pebbles, quite comfortable for swimming.

Photo of Kemer

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Kemer sights

• Fazelis is an ancient town near Kemer (10 km) founded in the 3rd century BC. At present, the ruins of the city, lost in a pine forest at the foot of Tahtali Mountain, the cleanest beaches. You can get here by bus, by rented car or order a tour. Entrance fee to Faselis Park is 30 lira per person. On Fazelis will be comfortable to walk even in the hottest weather, because the conifers are excellent protection from the heat, you can also swim in the cleanest sea.

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• Olympos- an ancient town near Kemer. The city was built before the 2nd century BC. The amphitheater and the ruins of the temple of Hephaestus are preserved until today. There is a beautiful pine grove, clean sea and very few tourists.

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• Chirali village- A quiet and secluded place near Kemer, not spoiled by the crowds of tourists. Here is preserved pristine nature and privacy. Great little wild beach without stores and cafes, the cleanest sea, the mountains. At night on the beach sea turtles come out to lay their eggs in the sand. These clutches are guarded by locals. On one side of the beach there is the village Olympos and on the other side Yanartas, a spring of natural gas in the rock, which burns every day. A great place to get away from nature.

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• Beldibi Caves- an interesting place for lovers of natural wonders. You can get here by bus, and the entrance is free. Here you can go down into the cave and look at the underground life created by nature. Here flows the river Beldibi, and there is a picturesque waterfall next to the cave.

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• Yoruk Park- Ethnographic open-air museum. It contains artifacts and reconstructs the life of the cattle breeding tribes, the ancient peoples who once inhabited the territory of Turkey. The park is located on a peninsula in a pine forest with a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea.

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• Dino Park- A huge amusement park near Kemer, dedicated to fans of dinosaurs. It will be of interest to both children and adults. On a huge area there are figures of a variety of dinosaurs, which “come to life” when people pass by. when people walk by. Here kids can ride on boats, jump on trampolines, go to the planetarium and a room of horrors, and much more. Admission to Dino Park costs $25 for an adult and is free for children under 7. For that money, you get to visit 5 attractions of your choice.

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• Moonlight Park- A great vacation spot in Kemer. The park is located along the Munlait beach. It is a great place to relax in the shade of pine trees from the hot sun, eat local food, lie in a hammock with a book or go to the mini water park in the park. Admission to the park is free, but all activities in the park require a separate fee.

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• Geynyuk Canyon- is an amazingly beautiful place. The Geynyuk River flows here, passing through huge rocks and overhanging stones. Picturesque waterfalls, clear turquoise water – all this attracts fans of unique natural phenomena here. Admission to the canyon costs $12, plus $8 to enter the canyon itself.

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• Yanartash- or fire mountain (or Fire-breathing Chimera). It is a unique phenomenon, which can be seen near Kemer. Yanartas is a mountain under which natural gas has accumulated. Through cracks and holes in the mountain, it escapes and burns 365 days a year. This phenomenon looks bizarre and very unusual, so there are many legends and stories about chimeras and dragons living in the bowels of the mountain.

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• Cableway to the top of the Tahtaly Mountains- The top of Mount Tahtali rises 2,365 meters above sea level. A cable car can be taken up to it to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.

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 Video overview of Kemer

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Kemer Hotels