One day in Kemer: an itinerary in the best order
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 3 of 4 free; paid: Phaselis
- Duration
- 6 h 10 min · 09:30–15:39
- Start and finish
- Kemer Clock Tower → Phaselis
- On foot
- ≈ 29 min in total
- Transport
- 1 ride, ≈ 40 min
- Lunch
- around 12:29
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- May to October, with a swim in the coves at Phaselis. In winter Phaselis closes at 17:00, ticket office at 16:30.
The plan, stop by stop
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Kemer09:30–15:39 · 4 places · 6 h 10 min
Kemer Clock Tower
· 15 min · Free
- 18 min on foot
Kemer Marina
· 45 min · Free
- 11 min on foot
Moonlight Park
· 1 h 30 min · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 40 min · transport or taxi
Phaselis
· 1 h 30 min · €10, under-8s free
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
3 of 4 are free; 1 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Kemer Clock Tower | 45 | 15 min | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kemer Marina | 43 | 45 min | Free |
| 3 | Moonlight Park | 41 | 1 h 30 min | Free |
| 4 | Phaselis | 29 | 1 h 30 min | €10, under-8s free |
| Total | 4 h | 3 of 4 free |
Tips for each stop
- 1
Kemer Clock Tower. The white tower on Republic Square — the centre of Kemer and a meeting point. 15 minutes for photos and a coffee.
- 2
Kemer Marina. The waterfront by the yachts, 5–10 minutes from the square. 'Pirate' boats and gulets leave in the morning — pick a trip for another day.
- 3
Moonlight Park. A park with palms and the town beach right after the marina: free entry, you pay only for sunbeds. An hour for a stroll or a swim.
- 4
Phaselis. After lunch, a taxi or dolmuş south towards Tekirova. Port ruins among pines and three coves: an hour and a half for the site, until evening with a swim. €10 for foreigners.
Who this route is for
- On holiday in Kemer and want more than the beach
- On your own, without a tour
- History and a swim in one day
- Mountains and canyons — Tahtalı and Göynük take another half day
- A rainy day — almost everything is outdoors
May to October, with a swim in the coves at Phaselis. In winter Phaselis closes at 17:00, ticket office at 16:30.
What to see in Kemer in one day
Kemer itself is the clock-tower square, the marina and Moonlight Park with its beach. They are 10–15 minutes' walk apart and free, so the morning is an easy stroll and a swim.
The main sight is out of town. Phaselis, an ancient port in the pines, stands on a cape with three coves 16 km south: a street, an aqueduct and a theatre right by the water. People come for half a day — the site with a swim.
Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate.
How to get from Kemer to Phaselis
By taxi, about 20–25 minutes. By dolmuş, towards Tekirova to the Phaselis turn-off, then on foot along a forest road. For the way back, agree with a taxi driver in advance or walk out to the main road.
Where to have lunch
Lunch in the plan comes after Moonlight Park: cafés by the marina and on the beach. There are almost no cafés at Phaselis — take water and a snack.
What else to see near Kemer
Göynük Canyon — a turquoise river in a gorge 12–15 km north, with canyon safaris. Mount Tahtalı — a cable car to 2,365 metres. Paradise Bay — a small cove reached by boat from the marina.
How to do it right
- The square, the marina and Moonlight Park are free; Phaselis is €10, under-8s free.
- Bring a swimsuit to Phaselis: there are three coves with clear water by the ruins.
- Phaselis is open until 19:00 in summer and 17:00 in winter; the ticket office closes earlier.
- Boat trips leave in the morning — agree the price the evening before.
- Turkey uses the lira (TRY). Cards work almost everywhere; carry some cash for dolmuş minibuses, boats and small cafés. Museum tickets for foreigners are priced in euros and paid by card.
Questions
What to do in Kemer in one day?
Walk the clock-tower square, the marina and Moonlight Park in the morning, and spend the afternoon at ancient Phaselis with a swim.
Is Kemer worth visiting beyond the beach?
Yes: Phaselis, Göynük Canyon and Mount Tahtalı are all close by.
How much is Phaselis?
€10 for foreigners; children under 8 are free.
How do I get to Phaselis from Kemer?
By taxi in 20–25 minutes, or by dolmuş towards Tekirova and a walk from the turn-off.
Can you swim at Phaselis?
Yes: the ruins stand by three coves with clear water.
Are there free things to do in Kemer?
The clock-tower square, the marina and Moonlight Park with the town beach are free.
When is Phaselis open?
Until 19:00 in summer and 17:00 in winter; the ticket office closes earlier.
Is it good with kids?
Yes; there is also a separate 'Kemer with kids' itinerary with a boat trip.
Where to have lunch in Kemer?
By the marina or on the beach in Moonlight Park.
What currency is used?
Turkey uses the lira (TRY). Cards work almost everywhere; carry some cash for dolmuş minibuses, boats and small cafés. Museum tickets for foreigners are priced in euros and paid by card.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism: museum and archaeological site hours and tickets
- Wikipedia: Phaselis, Kemer
