Kemer
Where Mountains Kiss the Sea
The Region in 60 Seconds
Kemer understanding
Kemer is pure drama: the mighty Taurus Mountains plunge directly into the turquoise Mediterranean here. Take the cable car up the 2,365m Tahtalı, wade through the gorges of Göynük Canyon, swim in the shadow of ancient ruins at Phaselis, or marvel at the eternal flames of Yanartaş at night – Kemer is for adventurers who want more than just beach.
§ 01 / Chapter
Weather & Water Temperature
The best time for your visit
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 15° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 26° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 31° | 26° | 20° | 16° |
| Water °C | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Sun (h/day) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
§ 03 / Chapter
Tours from Kemer
Organized by us, experienced by you
§ 04 / Chapter
Must-See
8 places you must see
Cable Car
Tahtalı Cable Car
From the coast to 2,365 meters in 10 minutes! Spectacular views over the entire Riviera, with snow in winter. Restaurant and viewing platform at the summit.
Ancient Site
Phaselis
Ancient port city with three bays! Roman ruins among pine trees, then swim in crystal clear water. Alexander the Great wintered here.
Ruins & Beach
Olympos
Enchanted Lycian ruins in the forest, plus a wild pebble beach. Backpacker atmosphere, tree houses, alternative vibe. UNESCO World Heritage site.
Natural Phenomenon
Yanartaş (Chimaera)
The eternal flames! Natural gas seeps from the rock and has been burning for millennia. Especially magical at night. Origin of the Greek Chimera legend.
Harbor
Kemer Marina
Elegant yacht harbor with luxury boats, restaurants, and boutiques. Perfect for evening stroll, dinner with a view, or booking boat tours.
Park
Moonlight Park
Green park right on the beach with cafés, playgrounds, and beach club. Kemer's social hub, lively day and night.
Canyon
Göynük Canyon
Spectacular gorge with emerald green water! Canyoning, swimming, climbing. Wade through ice-cold pools with wetsuit.
Stroll
Kemer Old Town
Cozy pedestrian zone with shops, restaurants, and bars. The clock tower is meeting point and landmark. Lively at night with street music.
§ 05 / Chapter
Beaches
Honestly reviewed
Moonlight Beach
Im Zentrum
Perfect for: Familien, Wassersport
Kemer's main beach, right at Moonlight Park. Mix of sand and fine pebbles. Water sports, loungers, restaurants – everything there.
Liege ab 150₺
Phaselis Bucht
15 km südlich
Perfect for: Kultur + Baden
Swim among 2,700-year-old ruins! Three bays with crystal clear water. Snorkel over sunken columns. Unique!
Im Eintritt
Olympos Beach
35 km südlich
Perfect for: Backpacker, Natur
Wild pebble beach at the end of the ancient ruins. Undeveloped, natural, backpacker vibes. Tree houses and pensions right behind.
Im Eintritt
Çıralı Beach
40 km südlich
Perfect for: Ruhesuchende, Yoga
Pristine 3km beach between mountains and sea. Turtle nesting site (Caretta caretta). No big hotels, only small pensions.
Kostenlos
§ 06 / Chapter
Shopping
Where to buy, what to buy, how to bargain
Kemer offers everything from bazaar vibes to marina luxury. The Tuesday market is a must for fresh produce. The marina has exclusive boutiques, the bazaar classic souvenirs.
Kemer Basar
Souvenirs, Textilien, Schmuck
Kemer Zentrum
Classic tourist bazaar. Haggling is mandatory! Check textile quality.
Moonlight Park Shops
Mode, Accessoires, Cafés
Am Strand
Relaxed shopping by the beach. Slightly pricier, but nice atmosphere.
Marina Boutiquen
Luxusmarken, Yacht-Zubehör
Yachthafen
For yacht owners and luxury lovers. High-end brands and accessories.
Wochenmarkt (Di)
Obst, Gemüse, lokale Produkte
Kemer Zentrum
Every Tuesday! Fruits, vegetables, honey, spices directly from farmers. Come early!
Haggling like a pro
No haggling in shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Only at bazaars and small shops.
What to buy – and what not
§ 07 / Chapter
Practical Info
Everything you need to know on site
Getting Around
Money & Payment
- Currency: Turkish Lira (₺). Exchange rate fluctuates – check daily!
- Credit cards work almost everywhere (Visa, Mastercard). Amex rare.
- ATMs (Bankamatik) everywhere. Always withdraw in Lira, never in Euro!
- Exchange offices (Döviz) have better rates than hotels or airport.
- Tipping: Restaurant 10%, taxi round up, hotel 20-50₺ per day.
Safety
- Antalya is very safe for tourists. Normal caution as everywhere.
- Kaleiçi well-lit and lively at night.
- Watch out for pickpockets in crowds.
- Taximeter fraud most common tourist annoyance – always insist!
- Don't drink tap water. Bottles are cheap (5-10₺).
SIM Card & Internet
Turkish SIM at Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom. Shops at airport or in town. Bring passport! Tourist package approx. 300-500₺ for 20GB. Or: buy eSIM before departure (Airalo, Holafly).
§ 08 / Chapter
Turkish for Tourists
Few words, big impact
Turks love it when you try a few words of their language. Perfect pronunciation doesn't matter – it's the effort that counts!
Basics
At the Restaurant
Shopping
On the Go
Emergency
Numbers
§ 09 / Chapter
In Emergency
Save these numbers – just in case
Hospitals
Kemer Devlet Hastanesi
Public Hospital
Kemer Zentrum
Basic care in the center. Emergency 24/7.
Özel Göynük Medical Center
Private Clinic
Göynük
Private medical center in Göynük. English and German.
Medical Park Antalya
Specialist Clinic
Antalya (45 Min.)
For complex cases. Antalya reachable in 45 minutes.
Pharmacies (Eczane)
Green cross = pharmacy. Many medicines available without prescription. Nights/Sundays: "Nöbetçi Eczane" (on-duty pharmacy) – list posted at every pharmacy.
Germany
Deutsches Honorarkonsulat Antalya
Güllük Cad. 18, Antalya
Phone: +90 242 314 1101
Kemer on the map
Ready for Kemer?
Let us plan your perfect experience.
