Kemer on the coast of Antalya. Description and characterization.
Kemer is a small town in Turkey. Now it has the image of one of the most fashionable resorts of the Antalya coast. In addition toKemerThe tourist location includes five more villages: Kirish, Tekirova, Goyniuk,BeldibiиChamyuwa. Kemer is remarkable for its great natural diversity. It is surrounded on all sides by the peaks of the Taurus Mountains. They plunge down to the water and form their beautiful stony shores and sandy beaches. The mountain slopes are covered with coniferous forests.
How to get to Kemer.
Kemer is located only 42 kilometers from Antalya and 45 km from the international airport. During the summer season, many flights from pan-European cities arrive at the airport. After that you have to transfer to the city bus. It will take you to the bus station (Kazim Ozalp Cad), from there there are direct flights to Kemer.
Is it hot in Kemer?
The climate of Kemer is typical of the Mediterranean zone. Summers are hot, without rain. The average temperature - August - exceeds +36°C, sometimes exceeding the forty-degree mark. Nights are quite cold, at this time the temperature drops to +20 -22°C. Winters in Kemer are warm and unpleasant. Even in January, the air heats up to +12 - 16°C, and the water temperature remains within +16°C. Tourist season starts in May. Then the water in the sea heats up to +23 -26°C, and the air temperature reaches +30°C. This season lasts until August, after which it changes to the velvet season, which lasts until the end of November.
A brief look at the history of Kemer.
Kemer is located in the historical and cultural area of Lycia. It is believed that the first settlements were built here by corsairs in the 3rd century BC. It is reported that the oldest name of this city is Idrios. Not far from the present-day Kemer you can see the ruins of the famous villages of Olympos and Faselis. They were built by Lycians at the same time. In the XIII century, these cities lost their former rule and were actually abandoned by the local inhabitants. After a while, a small fishing village appeared here, which was named Eski Koy. It was renamed Kemer in 1917.
Lightning-fast formation of the town as a resort center began only in the 60s of the XX century. At that time the largest automobile highways were laid there.
What to see in Kemer?
Sights The symbol of Kemer and its main attraction is considered to be the "Burning Mountain" or "Chimera".
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Almost all tourist flights recommend visiting the ruins of the ancient Greek towns of Olympos and Faselis. In Olympos you can see the ancient theater, as well as countless towers framing the city walls. The ancient town of Faselis is full of perfectly preserved cultural and architectural monuments. Here you can see ancient Roman baths, fairgrounds, viaduct, acropolis, temples of Hermes and Atina Polyasta. Closer acquaintance with the way of life of the Turks - nomads will help the park Yoryuk. Here tourists can not only look at historical and cultural exhibits, but also taste Turkish cuisine. The legendary Beldibi Cave is located 16 kilometers from the town. Examples of Paleolithic paintings have been found there. The canyon of Goynuk is another well-known natural attraction.
In Kemer itself, you can wander along the main street, Atatürk Avenue. You can also admire the dancing fountains, the chapel and the memorial to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Are there any beaches in Kemer?
All natural beaches in Kemer have coarse pebbles. The water in the bay here is crystal clear. This gives unlimited prospects for diving and underwater fishing. Many beaches for the cleanliness of the coast awarded the international mark "Blue Flag". At the service of vacationers is offered two beaches: pebble public and bulk sandy beach. The latter is located in the Moonlight Park. Moonlight beach is perfect for families. However, many couples with children love to rest not in Kemer, but in the surrounding villages. Chamyuva, Tekirova and Kirish have shallow pebble beaches. Some hotels have their own sandy beaches.
Kemer is one of the recognized yachting centers. It offers entertaining sea excursions in any direction. There is its own small water park, also possible excursion to the water park in Antalya "Aqualand" and dolphinarium. And also there is a water park "Cable Ski". Of extreme entertainment - there is rafting and jeep safari, diving and even a flight in a hot air balloon. Equally many tourists speak with awe about the tour on the cable car Olympos Teleferik. It leads to the Tahtala Mountain (height 2365 meters).
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