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Kemer

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.

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.

Jeep Safari

Join the popular jeep safaris if you want to see the mountains. 
With jeeps it goes off usual roads into the hinterland. Narrow roadways, dusty tracks and partly really adventurous passages. You see deep canyons, cross through fertile, high walleyes and come to the thickest cedar woods of the Taurus Mountains.
Trips are sold at the center of Kemer and cost from 15 Euro included insurance, transfer from/ to hotel, Lunch, Guide

Biking

Many bicycles in Kemer.In the city, on the road and in the mountains. Bicycles can be rent in Kemer.
The Kemer region and the Olympos National Park offers the very best mountain bike trails in the pristine countryside of southern Turkey.
Go to www.lycian-adventures.com

Rafting

The most favorite adventure trip to the highlands of Antalya, where the clients raft through foaming fresh water with three different lapses.
The beautiful country with green woods and refreshing water enable the customer to have an adventures day out, barbecued fish or chicken served for lunch.
Trips are sold at the center of Kemer, and cost from 15 Euro included insurance, transfer from/ to hotel, Lunch, Guide

Diving

Diving is something many would like to try. In the area around Kemer there are many places that are suitable for diving.
Those with experience can dive to the ship wrecks, and beginners can get training.
Trips are sold in the center of Kemer and cost from 25 Euro included insurance, transfer from/ to hotel, Lunch, Guide

Yacht Tour

To take a boat trip is something everyone should do when they are on holiday in Kemer. Most of the tours goes along the coast down to Phaselis and Mount Olympus. They stop frequently to lat you can swim or walk in the country, to see the 2 locations.
The trips can be purchased in the center of Kemer cost from 15 Euro included insurance, transfer from/ to hotel, Lunch, Guide

Kayaking

Kayaking in the calm waters of Olympos National Park, is the best and ecologically right way, to visit the home of the Sea Turtles and Monk Seals. The coastline between Cirali and Tekirova offers quiet beaches and un spoilt bays, to discover.

Go to: www.lycian-adventures.com/ for more information

Trekking

The area around Kemer, has many marked routes for foot tours. Some also offer guided tours. If you wish to participate in organized hikes, 
it is also possible. This company offers this. www.lycian-dventures.com/ 
 In the region there are many natural parks. You can also find 4-500 km of nature trails that are marked for hiking. You can buy maps with descriptions of trails in Kemer. 
Trekking in Cirali and Mount Olympos:
You can by maps and descriptions of foot tours in Cirali and Mount Olympus, in Cirali. The booklet has a good description of the routes and what you see on the trip.

Obtained through a Creative Commons licence from TravellersPoint  

Published 20th May 2010

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