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Kemer

Antalya

A resort town 40 km south-west of Antalya where the Taurus mountains drop to the sea, with pebble beaches, a marina and resorts along the coast from Göynük to Tekirova.

Best for Families · Nightlife

Transport
2/5
Sights
3/5
Value
4/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$170/night · 75 min to Kalekapısı

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Why stay here

  • Mountain views and clear water
  • Phaselis and the Tahtalı cable car nearby
  • Resorts for every budget, plus a lively town centre

Who should stay here

  • Families on an all-inclusive holiday
  • Couples who like scenery
  • Walkers and nature lovers

Not ideal if…

  • You want a sandy beach
  • You want to sightsee in Antalya often
  • You want to get around without transfers

What it's like

Kemer town has a marina, the Moonlight Park beach and a pedestrian centre of shops, restaurants and bars that stays busy late in summer. The villages around it, from Beldibi and Göynük in the north to Çamyuva and Tekirova in the south, are quieter, with large all-inclusive resorts among the pines.

The scenery is the draw: mountains straight behind the beach, clear water and the ruins of Phaselis in the forest. Beaches are pebbles rather than sand, the coast road is slow, and getting to Antalya's old town takes over an hour, so most guests stay put and take the odd day trip.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Kemer town & marina

    Moonlight Park beach, the marina and the busiest bars.

  • Göynük & Beldibi

    Resort villages to the north, closer to Antalya.

  • Çamyuva & Tekirova

    Quieter resorts to the south, near Phaselis.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Dolmuş minibuses run along the coast between the villages and to Antalya; most guests use hotel transfers.
To Kalekapısı
About 75 minutes
From Antalya Airport
About 60 minutes: hotel transfer or taxi along the coast road; buses go via Antalya's bus station.

Nearby attractions

  • Phaselis

    Roman port city in a pine forest, with three small harbours to swim from.

  • Tahtalı cable car

    Olympos Teleferik climbs to 2,365 metres for views over the coast.

  • Göynük Canyon

    Walks, river swimming and canyoning a short drive inland.

  • Boat trips from the marina

    Day trips along the coves of the coast.

Where to eat and drink

  • Kemer marina

    Fish restaurants and cafés by the yachts.

  • Kemer town centre

    Bars and clubs that stay busy late in summer.

Where to stay in Kemer

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Rixos Premium Tekirova

Why we like it: Large all-inclusive resort in the pines near Phaselis.

Typical luxury rate in Kemer: ~$450/night

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Luxury pick

Rixos Sungate

Why we like it: Big family resort in Beldibi with pools and a long beach.

Typical luxury rate in Kemer: ~$450/night

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Luxury pick

Club Med Palmiye

Why we like it: All-inclusive resort with sports and kids' clubs, next to Kemer town.

Typical luxury rate in Kemer: ~$450/night

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Hotels in KemerMid-range from ~$170/night

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