Kemer

Introduction

Kemer Beach, Turkey

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Kemer is a district in Antalya Province of Mediterranean coast of Turkey and is located around 42 kilometres west of the city of Antalya. Nestled between the Taurus Mountains and the sea, Kemer’s setting is incredibly beautiful and fascinating. The forests, the sea and the mountains blend with each other to offer the perfect environment for an unforgettable holiday.

Kemer has a modern and well equipped marina with a capacity for 320 yachts. The marina and 52 Km long coastline(awarded ‘Blue Flag’ by European Union) provides ample opportunities for tourists and yachtsman to enjoy the beaches and bays around the town. Kemer is ideal for those who intent to stay away from the crowds, they can choose to relax in a boat cruise along the coastline or indulge in some excitement on the jeep safaris in the Taurus Mountains.
Kemer has plenty of restaurants and cafes offering tourists a taste of the local cuisine. Nightlife is pretty well developed with a range of pubs and discos.

History

Suburbs

Sights

Kemer is famous for its natural beauty, the sea, the mountains and the pine forests all merge to give it a unique identity. Clean and beautiful beaches together with the well equipped marina offer lot of opportunities for boat trips along the coastline. The three islands, canyon and Eco Park along with the nearby towns of Phaselis and Olympos are the major tourist attractions of Kemer. Kemer has lots to offer for the adventure enthusiasts with range of jeep safari, rafting, mountain biking, kayaking and diving options.

Activities

Events and Festivals

Kemer Carnival is usually held in the month of April. Boat races are also held in spring between Kemer and other nearby locations.

Weather

Kemer has a typical Mediterranean climate with dry summers and moderately warm and moist winters.

Getting There

By Plane

Antalya International Airport (AYT) is the main airport for the Antalya region, including Alanya, Side and Kemer. It is one of the three major airports along the coastal area of Turkey. It is located around 10 kilometres from the city centre of Antalya. This airport handles both domestic and international flights. Antalya is well connected with other parts of Turkey by domestic flights and it is also directly connected with many cities in Europe and the Middle East.

By Train

The Mediterranean coast of Turkey is still not connected by rail services. However tourists can travel by train upto Denizli, Izmir or Konya and from there lots of buses are available to Kemer which cover the distance in around 4-6 hours.

By Car

By Bus

Bus service is excellent in Turkey. Kemer is directly connected to Antalya and other towns of the region. The journey from Antalya to Kemer is a memorable one as it passes through spectacular mountain scenery. Two of the well known and most reputed bus companies operating in Turkey are Varan and Ulusov.

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Boat

The best way to explore Kemer and its surroundings is on a boat while the forests and mountains can be explored on a bicycle or jeep.

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also: International Telephone Calls

Post

PTT is the national post service. Services are generally moderately fast but quite reliable. Sending a standard letter or postcard costs €0.65 within Turkey and €0.80 (letters) or €0.85 (postcards) internationally. There is an extended price list on the PTT website. For sending packages one might also use international companies such as DHL and UPS and local companies such as Yurtici Kargo. Post offices bear the distinctive yellow PTT sign and are generally open between 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 1:30pm to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday.