Natural Beauty

Beaches

The Ruins of Phaselis & Olympos

The Yoruk Park (Yoruk Parki)

Natural Beauty

Kemer's biggest attraction is the natural beauty of its surrounding landscape, as the sprawling town is framed by the deep blue waters of the Ionian on one side, and the sharp-edge mountains of the Caspian on the other. Tours, solo 4WD expeditions and hiking trips are all popular ways to explore the compelling countryside around the town.

Beaches

As befits a coastal town, Kemer is known for its lovely beaches. The two most popular are the main town shingle beach, which has restaurants, cafes, boat trips, and a nearby sand/pebble beach. Beyond the town however, is a long stretch magnificent coastline, along which are little coves which offer more privacy.

The Ruins of Phaselis & Olympos

Two of the more accessible, though rather less well known, historical ruins in Turkey are located about 2 hr's 4WD outside the town, and within easy reach of each other. The Phaselis ruins, which are set on a picturesque peninsula at the foot of Mt. Tahtali (or Mount Olympus in ancient days), date back to the 6th century BC, when it was an important port. Today, visitors can still see the remains of agoras, baths, a theater, an acropolis, among other structures. Nearby on the southern side of Mt Tahtali is the ruined city of Olympos. Once one of the leading cities of the Lydian Federation, the city has been abandon since the 15th century, but it is still popular for the ruins which still stand, and its scenic views.

The Yoruk Park (Yoruk Parki)

This charmingly rustic park in the town is popular as a recreational spot not only for its lawns and shady trees, but also because it designed to showcase the nomadic culture of the Turkish plains. Visitors can meet actors dressed in the nomadic costumes and even taste some of the traditional Turkish delicacies, such as gozieme.