Kemer, Turkey - attractions. Kemer - sightseeing, excursions

Everyone is happy to rest on the beach. Especially if this sea is foreign. But only one sunburn and bathing you will not be full. He'll lie down for days on the sand, and it's hard physically, in such a heat. I want diversity, and it's interesting to get acquainted with the new country. Therefore, when planning a vacation, it is advisable to choose such a place on the coast, so that you can not only lie on the beach, but also walk around interesting places, have fun and get involved in history. All these advantages fully endowed with the city of Kemer (Turkey). Sights (photos of them will be presented in the article) of this resort are so interesting, and the entertainment offered here is so diverse that it will not be boring even for the choosiest tourist. However, everything is in order.

So, Turkey. Kemer. Sightseeing, excursions, resort overview and a bit of history. Read!

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The resort has an extremely convenient location - on the one hand it is washed by the sea, and on the other is covered with mountains. Once it was a small fishing village, today it is one of the most visited places of the Turkish coast with tourists, where there is own port, many night clubs, shops, restaurants, hotels, beaches. The swimming season lasts here from May to October, but in other months the city of Kemer is no less interesting. Turkey, whose attractions are so diverse, is generally ready to serve tourists at any time of the year, so if someone has a desire to come here in winter or autumn due to employment or because of the heat intolerance - go for it. It will not be boring for sure. Especially since many hotels have indoor swimming pools with sea water and solariums, and therefore you will return from vacation with an excellent Mediterranean tan and a lot of impressions from the rest in the city of Kemer (Turkey), whose sights for a long time, if not forever, will remain in your memory. About the most interesting, enjoying the most popularity among tourists, we will tell in detail a little bit more low. But before that, you need to say that if someone does not impress them, you can also make an inspection program yourself. And help in this map of Kemer with attractions that you can buy at any hotel.

Yanartash

This mountain belongs to the most unique, located in the city of Kemer (Turkey) attractions. Local residents call it the fire-breathing Chimera, and all because it has been burning for thousands of years. The attempts to extinguish it many times have not been successful, because after a while the flame appears again. Particularly hypocritical see in this mystical background, scientists explain everything much easier - it ignites constantly emerging from the depths of the mountain gas.

To get to this miracle of nature you can without any problems, and there is a mountain near the village of Cirali. To get here, it is enough to pay a bus tour, which costs about $ 20.

Demre

That is what makes Kemer (Turkey) particularly attractive, attracting a lot of tourists from all over the world, because ancient and modern are surprisingly intertwined here. Take at least the same Demre. This is the current name. And in fact it is the ruins of the city, which in the fifth century BC was called Mir. Here was born, lived and preached by none other than Nicholas the Wonderworker. In Demre, he is buried. Immediately after his death in the World, miraculous healings began to happen, which is why Nicholas started to be called Miracle Worker. True, in the tenth century his relics were transported to Italy, but since after that miracles did not cease in the city, people began to say that the monks specifically pointed to the carriers not on that grave. Who knows, maybe the saint's relics are still here. And therefore it is impossible not to marvel at such a wonderful sight, located in the immediate vicinity of the city of Kemer (Turkey).

In addition, the world is considered the birthplace of Santa Claus, because, according to legend, it was here that the tradition was born to present gifts for Christmas, and its founder was the bishop Nicholas, respected in those days.

Today, hundreds of thousands of believers, pilgrims and tourists flock to Demre every year, and many different festivals are held in the amphitheater here.

Tahtali

This is one of the main attractions of Kemer, which is also called Mount Olympos. Almost two and a half thousand meters of climbing up the cable car - and now tourists are swiftly transferred from the paradise of the subtropics to the blessed coolness of a snowy winter. No wonder once there met all the Olympic gods, because the pristine nature of this place is truly divinely beautiful. And at the foot of the mountain lie the ruins of the ancient city of the same name.

To see the extraordinary beauty of the divine mountain, and in combination today and the National Park, it is enough to take advantage of the funicular services. Children under the age of seven, he takes to the place of "gathering" of the Olympic gods for free, adults will also have to pay forty dollars for the ticket (travel in both directions). Especially desperate can make and hike. Before the mountain, from all the settlements nearest to it, buses run, you can go by yourself, by car, however, before this it is desirable to find Kemer on the map and carefully study the road.

Belbidi: Cave

Another example of the most visited in the city of Kemer is the sights. Excursions here will not only give a lot of enthusiastic impressions, but will also give an opportunity to join the hitherto unexplored. After all, on the walls of the cave you can find drawings - no less than many - of ancient people, in addition, here are still finding various items, the age of which refers to the periods of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic. Who knows how many secrets her vaults and bowels store? Well, the beauty of the entire cave complex, which is located sixteen kilometers from Kemer, and can not be described in words.

Belbidi can be visited on its own or book an excursion that will cost only ten dollars (per person). For this money, the guide will acquaint you with the sights and history of the surroundings, as for the entrance to the cave, it is free.

Phaselis

It is impossible to visit Kemer and not to visit the oldest city in Turkey. According to legend, he was patronized by Athena herself. It is believed that it was founded in the sixth century BC, was equipped with three sea harbors and performed mostly a trading function. It was from the hands of the inhabitants of this city that he received the golden crown Alexander of Macedon.

Today, of course, little has been saved from the city, only the ruins of fortress walls, a crypt, a temple, some household buildings have remained. But there is a large part of the necropolis, where, according to legend, Alexander the Great was buried. Phaselis is open for visits from nine in the morning. An interesting feature - in the form of entry fees, dollars are not accepted here. Probably, it is such an original tribute to the past. So, to get to the territory, an adult tourist needs to have in his pocket 14 liras.

Ataturk Boulevard

This is also a kind of tourist attraction of Kemer, which in combination is its main street. Starting at the entrance, it passes through the whole city. It is here that most of the hotels, boutiques, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes are located. On the boulevard you can see an interesting sculpture Rain of Love, a monument to Kemal and other attractions. Evening walks along the boulevard will bring a lot of pleasure, especially if you make a promenade on Monday, when a huge market is on the boulevard, where you can haggle with the sellers and make extremely profitable purchases.

Tired of attractions?

Not only the review of historical relics can offer Kemer. There is a mass of all kinds of activities and entertainment for those who like active recreation. Many of them, by the way, will be interesting not only for adults but also for children. On the most popular we'll talk further.

"Moonlight"

This is the name of the park complex, which offers a lot of all kinds of pleasures inherent in a purely rest on the sea coast. This is a huge beach area, equipped with everything necessary for sunbathing and swimming. In addition, everyone here is invited to take part in classes in all conceivable and unthinkable sports - from commonplace and habitual water skiing to diving and paragliding. Courts (tennis and golf), numerous clubs, including children's, swimming pools, cafes, bars and restaurants - all can be found in the complex.

Excursion to the water park

Aquaworld - a modern water park, an excursion in which will be interesting to both children and adults. It is equipped with everything that is so necessary for lovers of extreme recreation on the water, and the special charm of his visit lies in the fact that there are not so many people here, since not all holidaymakers are aware of its existence.

Dolphinarium

Of course, it is difficult for anyone to surprise with a dolphinarium excursion, but visiting it in Kemer will still bring a lot of pleasure. And one more feature. In addition to viewing the presentation and the opportunity to take a picture and even dive with the dolphin (ten minutes for a hundred dollars), you can register for a course of dolphin therapy. Specialists - people and dolphins (yes, yes!) - work with children who have any deviations in the psycho-emotional plan.

Yoryuk-Park

The ethnographic exposition will be very interesting and cognitive for many people. This is a fabulous open-air museum, where you can learn a lot about the life of the Turkish people, get acquainted, and also look at the life of the nomadic tribes, passing the master class on preparation of many national dishes.

Turkey, Kemer ... A wonderful place where you can perfectly and fully rest. Both the soul and the body.