Nearby Attractions
Kemer is the most popular tourist district of Antalya, located on the slopes of the Western Taurus Mountains. It hosts thousands of local and foreign tourists every year with its deep blue waters, historical sites and natural beauties. While it offers opportunities such as trekking, water sports and camping for those who want to get lost in nature, it also offers ancient trips for history lovers.
Let's start exploring the places to visit in Kemer with its ancient cities, bays and beautiful beaches.
Phaselis Ancient City
Founded by the Rhodesians in the 7th century BC, this city is located on a peninsula extending into the Mediterranean. It has been one of the important ports of the eastern coast of Lycia for many years and has 4 ports. The ruins that have survived until today mostly belong to the Roman and Byzantine periods. The city consists of a street connecting the northern and southern ports, followed by a square, theatre, ruins of temples or mausoleums and three agoras. The theater is a classical Hellenistic theater and a stage building was added during the Roman period. During the late Byzantine period, this stage served as a wall for protection purposes. One of the most important ruins of the city is the aqueduct, and the other is the ruins of two baths, large and small. Small bath ruins contain information about the heating system of Roman baths.
Goynuk Canyon
Göynük Canyon, one of the most popular sightseeing stops in Kemer, is located on the Lycian Way. This region, which is also Beydağları Coastal National Park, is a natural wonder with its unique view, vegetation and waterfalls. There are also artificial ponds, streams and pools in this region. This region, which is among the top 10 trekking tracks in the world, is an indispensable place for trekking. You can also swim in the ice blue waters, benefit from camping facilities and create a wonderful holiday route.
Olympos Ancient City and Olympos Beach
Olympos Ancient City, the most popular after Phaselis, is another port city. The ruins in the city mostly belong to the Roman, Byzantine and Hellenistic periods. The city, which extends in an east-west direction, is located at the mouth of the river and consists of a bridge connecting the two banks. Although one leg of this bridge remains intact today, we can say that it preserves its outlines. One of the most popular structures of the city is the temple gate built in the name of Roman Emperor Markus Aurellius, and another is the Tomb of Captain Eudomus. In the Byzantine church, which is considered the most monumental ruin, you can see the architecture of the period and take a closer look at the fresco decorations on the interior walls. In addition to these, the Bishop's Palace, the Mosaic Building and the Harbor Mausoleums are other historical buildings of the city. It is possible to reach Olympos beach within walking distance by following the stream path in the ancient city.
Cirali - Yanartas
This place, known as the 'Eternal Fire' of Olympos, burns constantly thanks to the methane gas coming out of the rocks. Based on the texts of Homer, this place was mythologized and the eternal fire was considered sacred. These stones, which go out for a short time and start burning again even if water or soil is thrown on them, have continued to burn for 2500 years. It is possible to have a picnic around this place, which is approximately 200 meters above sea level.
Adrasan Bay
Adrasan Bay, one of the most popular beaches in the city with its crystal clear sea, is located approximately 1 hour away from Kemer. This place, which has a history of 4000 years and is of Luwian origin, meaning mother goddess, is surrounded by orange and pine trees. The most striking feature of the bay is that its sea is shallow, stone-free, with fine sand and waveless. For this reason, it is highly preferred for swimming by both local and foreign tourists. It is possible to go on a blue cruise with tour boats in this bay, which fascinates with its calm, friendly and natural beauty. You can also have the chance to see and visit the surrounding bays closely with these tour boats.
Tahtali Mountain
Tahtalı Mountain, with a height of 2,365 meters, is one of the highest mountains in the region. It is possible to reach here thanks to the cable car at the top. You can go to the top of the mountain with a magnificent natural view by taking the cable car from Olympos. In addition, this cable car is the longest cable car in Europe and the second longest cable car in the world. Tahtalı Mountain, which offers many opportunities such as paragliding, mountain biking, motorcycle trails and hiking, is one of the places that sports fans must visit.
Paris 2 Wreck
Paris 2 Shipwreck, one of the 100 most special diving spots in the world, is a French ship that sank in Kemer as a result of World War I. This ship was sunk in 1917 by the Artillery Battery under the command of Artillery Captain Mustafa Ertuğrul . In this wreck, which is 33 meters offshore, 6 anti-aircraft guns and 2 torpedo tubes can still be seen.
Alacasu Paradise Bay
This bay, considered one of the hidden paradises of Kemer, is located approximately 1 and a half hours away from the center. It is one of the ideal places for those who want to get away from the chaos of the city with its 175-meter beach, trekking areas, deep blue water for swimming, camping and picnic areas. You can also enjoy this unique view by taking a boat tour.
Beldibi Cave
This cave, located approximately 20 kilometers from Kemer, is where the sea and the rocks meet. Its height above sea level is 25 meters and there are animal and human figures on its walls. Among the figures, mountain goats, deers and people stand out the most. According to research, artifacts from the Neolithic, Paleolithic and Mesolithic ages were also found here.
Idyros Ancient City
The ancient city, which was unearthed as a result of excavations in 1976, contains artifacts from the Byzantine period. The most special and prominent work is the geometric shaped mosaic. Also noteworthy are the ruins of a chapel and city walls.