Kemer Places to Visit
Kemer, one of the popular tourism districts of Antalya, offers its visitors a pleasant holiday experience with its natural beauties, historical buildings and beaches. There are many places to visit in the district, which hosts thousands of local and foreign tourists every year.
In Kemer, where beautiful bays, national parks, natural beauties and buildings of high historical importance can be seen, many activities can be carried out at the same time. There are also many natural areas you can explore in Kemer, where you can do fun activities such as nature walks, sea tourism, trekking and water sports.
If you want to take a look at the hotel options after you have prepared your list of places to see on your holiday in Kemer, you can visit our Kemer Hotels page.
Phaselis Ancient City
The Ancient City of Phaselis, which is approximately 15 kilometers from Kemer, is among the most important historical structures of the region. Transportation to the ancient city can be provided by private vehicle via the Kumluca – Kemer road.
Founded BC. The ancient city, which dates back to the 7th century, was founded by the Lycians. After the archaeological studies on the city, which was also used by pirates for a long time in the historical process, 3 ports were discovered in the region.
Phaselis, which was among the important cities during the Lycian League, was used as a region where trade activities were carried out for the Lycians. Today, the region, where you can go for nature walks, picnic and camping areas, is where you can see natural beauties; It is also built on an area where you can explore the history of the region.
Cleopatra Cove
Cleopatra Bay, which is among the natural beauties of Kemer, is within the borders of Tepeköy neighborhood of the district. Transportation to the bay, which is approximately 15 kilometers away from the town center, can be partially provided by private vehicles or Tepeköy minibuses.
Cleopatra Bay, which is among the frequent destinations of boat tours departing from the Kemer coast, is among the places worth seeing with its wooded areas and long coastline. There are also camping areas around the bay where you can even see seals.
It is recommended that you go prepared as there are no facilities around.
Goynuk Canyon
Göynük Canyon, which is among the natural beauties of Kemer, is located in Göynük town, 12 kilometers away from the town center. Transportation to the canyon is provided by private vehicles or Göynük minibuses. At the same time, the canyon, which has a great historical significance, is located around the Ancient Lycian Way. When you go to the top of the canyon, where you can take nature walks around, the unique waterfalls in the region can also be seen.
There are facilities where you can meet your needs such as food and drink in the canyon, which receives visitors intensively especially on weekends.
You can also choose with your family to explore the natural beauties of Kemer and spend a pleasant day.
Idyros Ancient City
Transportation to the ancient city of Idyros, which is approximately 2 kilometers from Kemer town center, can be done on foot or by private vehicle.
Archaeological studies in the ancient city, located right next to Moonlight Bay, which is among the important destinations of the region, were started in 1976. Among the structures unearthed as a result of the excavations, there are many important historical artifacts belonging to the Byzantine period.
There is also a chapel that you can see within the borders of the ancient city, where geometric motifs are used abundantly.
Cirali Yanartas (Chimaera)
Çıralı Yanartaş, which is Kemer’s world-famous natural beauty, is located in the Ulupınar neighborhood, 39 kilometers away from the district center. Transportation to the region can be done by private vehicle.
The most important feature of Çıralı Yanartaş, which also has a natural viewing terrace, is that it hosts constantly burning fires. For this reason, Chimaera, which is a natural beauty where visitors of the region usually picnic, has an average height of 230 meters from the sea.
You can go to Çıralı Yanartaş, where you can do activities such as picnics, trekking and camping, and watch Kemer from a bird’s eye view and take photos with a unique view that you can keep for a lifetime.
Beldibi Cave
The cave, which is located within the borders of Oba Village, at an average distance of 19 kilometers from Kemer, can be reached by a private vehicle.
Kemer is of high historical importance; Beldibi Cave, which is one of the remarkable structures among its natural beauties as well as its natural beauties, was used intensively during the Ancient Age. As a result of the archaeological studies carried out around the cave, where human and animal figures can often be seen on the walls of the cave, artifacts belonging to the Mesolithic, Paleolithic and Neolithic ages were unearthed.
The sea in front of the cave, which is at an altitude of 25 meters from the sea, is one of the places worth seeing in Kemer. The turquoise sea is very clear and without waves.
Paris 2 Wreck
Kemer is one of the districts that are known and exemplified worldwide in underwater diving. The most important factor causing this is the Paris 2 Wreck. The wreck consists of the remains of a warship that was sunk a long time ago.
The shipwreck belonging to a French ship Paris 2, which sank to the bottom of the sea as a result of a war in 1917, off the coast of Kemer, can be examined today as part of underwater diving activities. On the upper part of the ship, 6 anti-aircraft and 2 torpedo tubes can still be seen today.
Discovered by accident in 1995, the shipwreck is located 33 meters below sea level. You can also see the diversity of the undersea population of the Mediterranean during the dives. The dives to be made here can be done by companies providing services related to underwater diving in Kemer town center, accompanied by an authorized person.
Three Islands
The Three Islands, located off the coast of Kemer, reveal the natural beauties of the region. Transportation to the Three Islands, where their natural beauties are found both on land and under the sea, is made by boats.
In the vicinity of Üç Adalar, where you can see many important historical structures during underwater diving, the population of animals is quite high. There are also 2 underwater caves in the region where you can clearly see the fish diversity of the Mediterranean.
Beydaglari National Park
Transportation to Beydağları National Park, which is approximately 7 kilometers from Kemer town center, can be made by private vehicles or minibuses.
Beydağları, which has been actively used as a national park since 1972, has many natural beauties and unique historical structures within its borders. Among the places to visit around the park, which is built on an average of 34 hectares, are the Çıralı Beach, Yanartaş and the Lycian Way.
Beydağları National Park, where you can witness unique landscapes, is also home to Tahtalı Mountain.
Kemer Daily Attractions
Although Kemer has many options within its borders in terms of places to visit, it is close to many alternative destinations that you can visit around the district. You can visit these regions on a daily basis; You can have the opportunity to see more places in a short time.
Lara Duden Waterfall
Lara Düden Waterfall, which is approximately 60 kilometers away from Kemer district center, is located within the borders of Çağlayan neighborhood in Antalya. The waterfall, which is among the important natural beauties of the region, is divided into two over the Düden Stream. The point where the waterfall spills has a height of about 40 meters. There is a recreation area around the waterfall, which is approximately 10 kilometers from Antalya city center.
If you want to plan your holiday in Lara, which is one of the most beautiful spots in Antalya, you can review our Lara Hotels page and choose among the hotels that appeal to every budget.
Pointed Mountain National Park
Sivri Mountain National Park, located approximately 50 kilometers from Kemer, is among the highest points of Beydağları. According to the prevailing view in the region, those who reach the summit of the mountain are considered pilgrims. There are many natural beauties that you can visit and see in the national park, where you can see the Mediterranean view from a bird’s eye view.
Kurşunlu Waterfall Nature Park
Kurşunlu Waterfall Nature Park, which is among the prominent natural beauties of Antalya, is 65 kilometers away from Kemer town center. The view of the waterfall, where you can have a picnic and take nature walks, is worth seeing. The waterfall is located in a canyon with a length of about 2 kilometers.
You can take a look at the hotels on our Kemer Hotels page to plan your holiday in Kemer, which offers comfortable and quality accommodation options.