Here is a list of things to do around the Kemer area.  Anyone travelling to this resort town gets a chance to get out of the big hotels and explore the beautiful, natural surrounding areas. Also the culture and historical value of the area.

PHASELIS

Phaselis is reached one km after turning left 57km along the Antalya-Kemer highway. This was settled by the Rhodians in the 7th century B.C. and for many years was claimed to be the most important port city of the eastern Lycian seaboard. Phaselis has three harbours the north, the military protected and the south harbour, of which the most important is the later.

OUTDOOR SPORTS IN THE OLYMPOS NATIONAL PARK

Just a few kilometres away from the busy coastline, hidden in the forests of the western toros mountains, you'll find the best mountain-biking routes and canyoning adventures around the med. Unfortunately the only way to discover this exciting new activities is to join organized excursions, or you will end up cycling up and down the highway or walking around a car park.

Beycik / Tahtali mountain

The Tahtali Aerial Cableway uniquely combines two classic holiday destinations – the sea and the mountains. Mount Tahtali, at 2,365m above sea level, is situated in an attractive and rapidly growing tourist area and provides the region with a new dimension.

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To the south west of Antalya (about 70 km) you can find Beycik - an idyllic mountain village located on the Lycian coast - above the well-known tourism area Phaselis and Tekirova. It has an altitude of 450 m to 1.000 m at the foothills of Olympos (2.400 m). Therefore, it is in the middle of the Olympos Nature Conservation Park with its pines and cedars and with a breathtaking view from the mountains on one of the most beautiful bays of Turkey.

Cirali / Olympos

Cirali / Olympos is located approx. 80km southwest from Antalya. It is quiet and peaceful village perfect for families, nature lovers and for those wishing to get away from the mass touristic cities or towns. Once on the beach ( 4kms long -secluded - clean ) you can walk into the entrance of the ancient city of Olympos visiting the ruins located on either side of the creek.

The Chimaera ( ''Yanartas'' - as the locals call it ) is also located at the north end of the village of Cirali. To get the the flames one must either drive 4 kms along the village road to the north end of the village and from there you can walk up the mountain side aprrox 1 km ( 20 mins ) to visit the flames. This spectacular site is best visited at night or at dusk ( bring your flashlight ) There are ruins also found along the path situated closer to flames.

Arykanda

Arykanda is located 26 km. from Turuncova on the Finike-Elmali highway. After leaving the highway it is necessary to walk about 1 km. Arycanda (Arykanda) is a unique Lycian city, built upon five large terraces ascending a mountain slope, and was known for having the most pleasure and entertainment-loving (and debt-ridden) citizens. The city overlooks a magnificent valley and its view makes it one of the most spectacular sites in Lycia.

Kekova

Simena is a popular Lycian site, situated upon one of the most attractive spots of the Turkish coast. The name "Kekova" is Turkish for "plain of thyme" and describes the region encompassing the island of Kekova, the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağiz and the three ancient towns of Simena, and Tersane (meaning "shipyard", as its bay was the site of an ancient shipyard, with mostly Byzantine ruins).

Demre / Myra

Situated between Finike and Kas Myra used to be a one of the most important of six Lycian cities. Originally a coastal city the gradual build up of silt from the Demre stream has left it stranded several miles away from the sea.. Myra was abandoned after the Arab invasions in the 9th century A.D. The rock tombs and amphitheatre are worth a visit as is St. Nicholas’ church ( Demre ) nearby where the legend of Father Christmas (Santa Claus) is said to have originated.

You may not have the time to visit all of these sites but if you can get the chance to visit a few you will be pleasantly surprized. The sites closest to Kemer are Phaselis, Beycik, and Cirali.

BELDIBI CAVE

     It was a second-importand habitation-center of the prehistoric era, and some rem nants of the Middle Stone Age (Mezolithic) were found in diggings in this cave .They are the remains of ordinary household object, cups, pots and of some rough figurines of goats and animals, reallz stunnig. Beldibi Cave is an under rock shelter located at the 38th kilometer of the coastal highway between Antalya Kemer, just after the Camdag tunnel.

KUZDERE PASSAGE

Approx. 25 km's from Beldibi to Kemer towards the mountains ... after a while you will pass a bridge and then a forest ... after that park your car and start hiking ...The passage that is within the forest of the montains has an excellent view. The river just right by the passage is very effective with its ice cold crystall clear water and spring water.

GOYNUK CANYON

A canyon and waterfall that can be reached 8 km from Beldibi towards the mountains. Different than Kuzdere because, from time to time you need to swim or climb up the rocks in order to pass the canyon.

ULUPINAR

Ulupınar is a village situated 30 kilometres from the district centre of Kemer, in Turkey's Antalya Province. It is on the outskirts of the Olympos Valley National Park, famous for its eternal fire, and commands a region of stunning natural beauty. Particularly noted areas are the dense woods and the source of a river (which gives its name to the region; pınar meaning water source in Turkish) where icy waters spurt out from rocks at an altitude and descends in a waterfall. There are several restaurants situated along the river near the village, which is on the axis of the road from Kemer to Finike and Kumluca, and these serve trout from the river as well as more varied dishes.