Everything you need to know about the best beaches in the Turkish resort of Kemer. Where to have a rest for parents with children? What can you do on Kemer Central Beach? Which 4 and 5 star hotels have their own sandy beaches? Where are the pebbles? Photos, descriptions and a map in Russian. Travel advice.
Kemer Is one of the most popular resorts in the Turkish Riviera. Its beaches are visited annually by hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. The high Taurus Mountains reliably protect the coast from strong winds, so the sea in Kemer is much calmer than in other places in Antalya.
Map of the beaches of Kemer in Russian
Beach holidays in Kemer
About 20 thousand people permanently live in the city limits, but in the summer months, due to tourists and seasonal workers, the number of Kemer residents increases several times. The beach strip of the town stretches for several kilometers. The resort area of Kemer includes several small villages - Goynuk, Camyuva, Beldibi, Tekirova and Kirish. Each of them has good beaches, hotels and entertainment, but there are fewer people.
Beaches... Almost all of Kemer's beaches are covered with rounded pebbles, but some hotels have their own sandy beaches. Due to the pebbles, the water near the coast is clear, and the seabed is visible even at a depth of 8-10 m. Kemer's beaches are constantly cleaned, so they were awarded the honorary award - "Blue Flag".
Hotels... The hotel fund of the resort is developing rapidly. Today, vacationers can stay in 300 hotels, most of which are on the first line from the sea. Tourists can stay in budget family apart-hotels, boarding houses and comfortable 4 * and 5 * all-inclusive hotels with their own equipped beaches.
Beach season in Kemer
Vacationers appear at the Turkish resort in April. In early May, when the sea water warms up to + 21 ... + 22 ° С, the first heats start on the beaches of Kemer. In early summer, the sea water temperature reaches + 24 ° C, and the main stream of holidaymakers comes to the coast.
It becomes even more crowded on the beaches of Turkey in August. At the end of summer, the water in the sea reaches a temperature of + 29 ... + 30 ° C, so there are many people on the beaches from early morning until late evening. The main beach season ends in mid-October, however, according to tourists, fans of swimming in the sea do not leave the best beaches of Kemer until the end of November.
Municipal beach
Almost all beaches in Turkey have municipal status. They do not take money to enter them. Kemer's long Central Beach is located to the north of the Turkiz Marina yacht mooring site. It is covered with pebbles and is deservedly popular with locals and tourists. It is noteworthy that the pebbles here are not uniformly gray, but painted in different colors - brown, beige, greenish and gray-blue. Because of this, the coast looks very colorful.
The city beach has a developed infrastructure - sun loungers, parasols, changing cabins, toilets, showers and beach cafes. On the shore, tourists are offered a lot of water activities - jet skiing and catamarans, sailing, parasailing and diving. Children have a great time on the inflatable slides and playground. In the evenings, nightclubs and discos open along one of the best beaches in Kemer, so it can be noisy and fun and many young people gather here.
The city beach is always crowded. According to the reviews of those who have already rested in Kemer, it is better to come to the sea early in the morning, since after breakfast almost all the sun loungers near the coast are busy. The beach is easily accessible on foot from the central part of Kemer. If you wish, you can get here by dolmus minibuses.
Private beach areas on the central beach have 4 star hotels - L'ancora Beach Hotel, Golden Lotus Hotel and TT Hotels Hydros Club... Budget rooms offer located within walking distance of the beach Romeo Beach Hotel, Miranda Moral Beach and Kemer Residence 2.
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Moonlight Beach
One of the few sandy beaches in Kemer stretches 320 m south of the Turkiz Marina yacht mooring. Turks call him Ayisigi... According to tourists, "Moonlight" is ideal for families with children and the elderly. Orange and pine trees grow on the shore, a water park, a dolphinarium and a mini-club are open for children. Adults also have something to do - a golf course is equipped a few meters from the shore.
A picturesque park complex stretches along the entire beach Moonlight park... Like the central beach, Moonlight is used for water skiing, jet skiing, paragliding and boat trips along the coast.
The territory near the coast is divided into paid and free zones. The paid part is allowed on tickets, which start selling at 9:00. Tickets are valid throughout the day and use sun loungers and parasols. The beach bar sells soft drinks, tea and fast food. If you want to eat more thoroughly, you should look into the restaurants and cafes located in Moonlight Park. See where the best restaurants are in Kemer.
The beach is easily accessible on foot from the central part of Kemer. Budget hotels are within walking distance from Moonlight Kervansaray Apartment and Melisa Garden Hotel.
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The beach of the ancient city of Phaselis
The coastal strip near the ancient city of Phaselis is popular with lovers of boat trips and avid fishermen. Here you can swim, sunbathe and rent a yacht for a trip along the coast of Turkey. The cove to the south of the city has a pebble beach, while the cove to the north of Phaselis is covered with fine pearl-gray sand. Both bays are shallow and well warmed by the sun, and pine forests stretch around them. Find out about the 10 best excursions in Kemer.
Phaselis beaches are 13 km away from the center of Kemer. They can be reached by taxi, dolmus minibuses and excursion buses. There are no hotels near the ancient city, so they go to local beaches for one day from Kemer. Relaxing on the shore and swimming should be combined with a tour of the ruins of the Lycian city or a boat trip.
Hotels with sandy beaches
In Turkey, tourists like to relax in comfort and often choose hotels with their own sandy beaches. The natural coast of Kemer is pebbly, so all the sand beaches here are created artificially. The coastal strip is covered with clean fine sand, but the entrance to the sea is pebbly everywhere.
Garden Resort Bergamot Hotel 4 * located just off the coast, 800 m north of the city center. The hotel's sandy beach can be reached on foot or by the free shuttle bus that runs every 30 minutes. According to tourists, the sandy hotel beach is fully equipped with sun loungers and parasols, toilets, showers, a shade canopy and changing cabins. There is a bar and a playground on the beach area.
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Rixos Sungate 5 * - a hotel that serves tourists on an "all inclusive" basis. It is located in the suburban resort of Beldibi, 13 km north of central Kemer and a 45-minute drive from the airport. The hotel can be reached by taxi or regular bus. The sandy beach of the hotel is considered one of the best in Turkey. The entrance to the water is shallow everywhere. The beach is 950 m long and has all the necessary beach infrastructure. Hotel guests use free of charge not only sun loungers and umbrellas, but also beach towels. There is a bar on the shore that offers Turkish and imported alcohol, beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
Club Hotel Phaselis Rose 5 * - one of the best hotels in Turkey.It hosts an all-inclusive program and has a private beach. The hotel is located in the southern part of the resort village of Goynuk, 6 km north of the center of Kemer. The coast is covered with small pebbles and patches of sand. Away from the hotel beach, behind the coastal stones, there is a secluded cove where snorkeling fans love to spend their time.
