KEMER | Relax and Have Fun in Kemer   

Kemer is a part of Antalya Province, situated in South Western area of Turkey and with a scenic view of a stunning section of the Mediterranean Sea. Kemer is known to be a very sun-drenched city, so you can anticipate a hot summer with a little precipitation but also you have to look forward to some occasional day with very high humidity. The building architecture here is unexpectedly the same as the Spanish architecture. There are a lot of same style houses here but some of them have been modified a bit in the span of time and the influence of their Turkish roots.

In this modern world, Kemer still sticks to its Turkish roots in the provision of their culture. Kemer is one of those cities that comprise a lot of western and eastern peoples making it a Eurasian city. Aside from that, there are also some Ethnic groups that have been known to blend with others and it became very common after the fall of the Ottoman Empire.

The best time to go in Kemer is during the month of May wherein it is not too hot nor too cold and you wouldn’t have to worry about having sun-burn. The month of May also symbolizes the beginning of the tourist season, but you can be assured that there would be no shortage of tourist spots and destinations in the wondrous City of Kemer. The main tourist destination will most likely be the enormous beauty of its beaches. While you're enjoying Kemer’s beauty, make sure to also check out Kemer Museum which turns out to be one of the best archeological museums in the world. The other famous attractions in Kemer are Aspenedos, Perge, and Kursunlu waterfalls.

For those who wish to explore Kemer’s history, the recommended spot would be Phaselis, founded by the Rhodians during the 7th century B.C., and was thought to be a major piece of the Lycian seaboard. Phaselis, has three different harbors; first is the North Harbor, next is the Military Harbor which is a private harbor, and the last one is the south harbor which was thought to be the most important harbor of all. Other ancient places are the Olympos and Cirali. You can also check out the city of Chimaera, a city which is known for its natural setting of Greek mythology.

For those who love sports, you're certain to see a fitness facility here in Kemer. You can also enjoy numerous of athletic events here such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, handball, and weightlifting that are known as the very popular sports in Kemer. Craving for fun and adventure? Try out their fascinating amusement parks in which are literally put at your finger tips, these are very common pastime in Kemer. Love movies? You’ll be surprised for there are so many cinemas situated around Kemer.

Food is one of the most essential aspects in deciding on a holiday destination, that’s not going to be a problem. In the town of Kemer, some of the common western dishes may not be available everywhere but it is here that you can find the most delicious Mediterranean cuisine. There are also vast of Turkish restaurants that could provide you with a great dining experience, an example is the 12 Kemer Restaurant which is greatly known for its "poolside restaurant".

For the seafood lovers, try the Fish Restaurant, its menu is consisting of tasty appetizers, in order to arouse your taste buds before letting you savor the flavors of their grilled fish and other fish dishes cooked in a variety of ways to choose from. You can also try their wide selection of wine as well as their desserts in order to complete your Turkish fine dining experience.

For those who want the conventional western dishes, you can visit Merhaba Garden Restaurant. It serves traditional Turkish food, but you can still choose from a wide variety of meats and seafood grilled and cooked Western style. Another restaurant which specializes in European dishes is the Monte Kemer Restaurant. Among its in-house specialties is called the prawn casserole which is simply palatable.

Dining in Kemer should not even be a worry at all because they serve great food into your mouths so you’ll be craving for more.

Reaching Kemer is very easy and convenient. Kemer is 35 miles away from the Antalya Airport, the only airport that serves Kemer. Upon arrival in Antalya, you can just rent a car, or you can take a shuttle bus to take you anywhere you'd like to go. You may also hire a driver, who can drive you around the city of Kemer, or even take the "dolmus", a miniature bus that takes permanent routes around Kemer.

So if you want to have an unforgettable vacation, go to Kemer and you’ll have a wonderful experience of a lifetime!