Kemer

According to the local citizens in the 1910’s, Kemer used to be called 'The Old Village' - made up of a swamp and tiny lakes due to the small streams that trickled down from the mountains.

Once the people started to reside there in 1916/1917, they built a 23km stoney wall to prevent flooding. From this point forward their village was called ‘Kemer’, which means ‘Belt’ in Turkish.


Kemer is one of the most important Turkish tourist centres. The road from Antalya to Kemer goes through spectacular mountain scenery. This resort town has been designed to blend in with the scenery and offers the perfect environment for a wonderful holiday. There is a fully equipped marina, unspoilt bays and beaches south of the town which are a yachtman’s dream. There is a beach promenade on the northern part of the marina which has steps leading down.

In the Yörük (Nomad) Theme Park, overlooking a lovely bay, you can watch traditional craftsmen work. Along the adjoining bay is a charming and delightful spot with sports and entertainment facilities discreetly hidden in pine groves.