Discover the best things to do in Kemer

Antalya Airport is the gateway to Kemer, with direct flights from all major European cities and the Middle East. The drive from the airport takes about 50 minutes on the D400 coastal highway.

Most tour operators and hotels offer airport transfer services. Public buses run regularly between Antalya city centre and Kemer. The scenic coastal road passes through tunnels carved into the mountainside with great sea views.

Kemer enjoys a Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine. Summer from June to September brings temperatures of 30 to 38 degrees and warm sea perfect for water sports and boat tours. Spring from April to May and autumn from September to October are ideal for hiking and archaeological visits at a comfortable 22 to 28 degrees.

The sea is swimmable from May through November. Winter is mild but many tourist services run on reduced schedules.

Citizens of the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and most EU countries can obtain an e-visa online before travel at evisa.gov.tr. The process takes minutes and the visa is valid for 90 days within a 180-day period.

Citizens of Germany, Japan, South Korea, and several other countries can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Always check the latest entry requirements before travel as regulations can change.

Kemer's compact town centre is fully walkable. For longer distances, local dolmuş shared minibuses run frequently along the coast between Kemer, Çamyuva, Tekirova, and Göynük for a few Turkish Lira. Taxis are metered and affordable.

Water taxis and boat services connect Kemer Marina to nearby beaches and bays. Most tour operators include hotel pickup in their packages, so you won't need to sort out transport on your own.

Turkey uses Type C and Type F plugs, the European two-pin style, with 220V/50Hz electricity. UK and US travellers will need an adaptor. Hotels generally provide them on request.

Free Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, restaurants, and cafés. Turkish SIM cards with generous data packages can be picked up at the airport or in town for around 10 to 15 euros. Turkcell, Vodafone, and Türk Telekom all offer tourist packages.