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Kemer Clock Tower

White clock tower with a pointed spire on Republic Square in Kemer, palm trees around and a traveller with a suitcase in front
Photo: Kirill Flerov, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

The essentials in 10 seconds

Entry
Free — it is a public square
Hours
Square open 24/7, every day; the restaurant in the tower keeps its own hours
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
15 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Open
24 hours, every day
Tower restaurant
Terrace about 13 m up, for diners only; pricier than average for Kemer
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Market
Tuesday bazaar by the tower; MedGulets says Tuesday is clothes and textiles, food is on Monday
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Bus stop
Kemer Merkez – Saat Kulesi, at the foot of the tower; local buses and dolmuş minibuses stop here
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
From the bus station
Kemer Otogar is on the D400, 1–1.5 km away — a 15–20 minute walk
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Location
Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı), where Atatürk and Dörtyol boulevards meet
Coordinates
36.60214, 30.55964YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

Freean open square with no gate or ticket office, accessible around the clock
2 sourcesYandex Maps, Kemer Clock Tower listingWikivoyage, Kemer
≈ 35 mtall including the spire
3 sourcesTonkosti, White Tower in KemerTripster, Kemer travel guidekomoot
Town centrelocal buses and dolmuş minibuses stop at the tower — Kemer's main meeting point
2 sourcesWikivoyage, KemerYandex Maps, Kemer Merkez – Saat Kulesi stop
2005 or 2006a modern 21st-century tower; sources give different years
3 sourcesTonkosti (2005)komoot (2006)Tripster (21st century)
13 mthe height of the restaurant terrace, with views of the mountains and the town
2 sourcesTonkosti, White Tower in KemerTripster, Kemer travel guide
Republic SquareCumhuriyet ve Demokrasi Meydanı, Kemer's central square
2 sourcesYandex Mapsfreedom-travel, Top sights of Kemer
Atatürka statue of Turkey's first president stands on the square by the tower
2 sourcesTonkostifreedom-travel
Two boulevardsthe tower marks the junction of Atatürk and Dörtyol boulevards
2 sourcesTonkostiTripster, Kemer walking tour description
Tuesdaybazaar day around the tower — mostly clothes and textiles, according to MedGulets
2 sourcesTripster, Kemer travel guideMedGulets, Kemer local market
≈ 1 kmto Kemer Otogar, the bus station on the D400 west of the centre
2 sourcesWikivoyage, Kemerobilet (≈ 1.5 km)

Is Kemer Clock Tower worth visiting?

Worth a short stop, not a special trip. The tower was built in the mid-2000s, so it is a modern landmark rather than a historic monument. What makes it useful is its spot: it sits on Republic Square, the heart of Kemer, where buses stop, streets lead to the marina and everyone arranges to meet.

Give it about fifteen minutes — a photo, a look at the Atatürk statue and the Taurus Mountains behind the town — then walk on to Kemer Marina and Moonlight Park. Come in the evening: once the sun has set the tower is lit up, the heat eases and the cafés around the square fill up.

If you are staying in Göynük, Beldibi or Tekirova, don't travel in for the tower alone. Combine it with an evening in town, a boat trip from the marina or the Tuesday bazaar.

The restaurant at the top of the clock tower

About 13 metres up, the tower holds a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the square, the rooftops and the Taurus Mountains. There is no separate viewing platform or ticket: the terrace belongs to the restaurant, so you will be handed a menu. We could not find reliable current opening hours or prices, so check on the spot.

Our take: go up in the evening for a coffee or a drink and the view of the lit-up square. A full dinner here is optional — you will find the same Turkish dishes for less a few streets away. In high season, book a table by the railing for sunset.

Want a much bigger view? Take the cable car up Mount Tahtalı, 2,365 metres above the coast.

How to get to Kemer Clock Tower

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On foot

  • Kemer Marina is about 23 min away on foot.
  • Moonlight Park is about 23 min away on foot.

More tips

  1. From a hotel in Kemer town: walk — most central hotels are 5–20 minutes from Republic Square. Search for Saat Kulesi, Kemer.
  2. From Göynük, Beldibi, Çamyuva or Kiriş: take a dolmuş into Kemer and ask for “Saat Kulesi” or “Cumhuriyet Meydanı”. The Kemer Merkez – Saat Kulesi stop is at the foot of the tower.
  3. From Antalya: take a Kemer-bound bus from Antalya bus station (Otogar), about an hour along the D400. Wikivoyage lists routes TA07 and TA08 — confirm the number at the station.
  4. Buses from Antalya arrive at Kemer Otogar on the D400, 1–1.5 km from the centre. Walk down Dörtyol Boulevard towards the sea (15–20 minutes) or take a taxi.
  5. From Kemer Marina: 5–10 minutes uphill on foot from the yachts to the square; from Moonlight Park, about 15 minutes via the marina.
  6. By taxi: there is a taxi rank right by the tower; rides around Kemer and the nearby villages take 10–20 minutes.

Kemer market by the clock tower

On Tuesdays a bazaar spreads around the tower and the nearby streets. Sources disagree on the details: Russian guides describe an eastern-style market with spices, fruit and crafts, while the MedGulets guide says Tuesday is mainly clothes, textiles and shoes, with the food market on Monday.

Go in the morning, before the midday heat and crowds. Haggling is normal, and many stalls take cash only, so carry Turkish lira. If you want fresh fruit and vegetables specifically, ask at your hotel which day and where the produce market is held now — locations and days do change.

What to see around the tower

  • The tower itself after dark, when it is floodlit — it looks far better than in the flat midday sun.
  • The Atatürk statue on the square, the centrepiece of every Turkish Republic Square.
  • The Taurus Mountains rising straight behind town — good from the square, better from the restaurant terrace.
  • The Tuesday bazaar: clothes, textiles, spices and Turkish sweets.
  • The pedestrian streets down to the marina, lined with shops, cafés and souvenir stalls.

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Clock Tower vs Kemer Marina vs Moonlight Park

Clock Toweryou are hereCentral square with the towerFree≈ 15 minEvening, floodlitStarting a walk, meeting up
Kemer MarinaYacht marina and waterfrontFree30–60 minMorning for boats, evening for lightsBoat trips and seafood
Moonlight ParkPark and town beachFree1–3 h with a swimDaytime beach, evening strollFamilies and travellers without a car

The tower is where you start, not where you end up. The best of central Kemer is by the water — walk from the tower to the marina and on to the park in one evening.

Kemer after dark compared

Kemer's evening spots rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Kemer Clock Toweryou are here4515 minFree—
Kemer Marina4345 minFree18 min walk
Chimaera flames (Yanartaş)251 h 15 min75–165 TL, sources differ21.1 km

An evening walk in central Kemer

The floodlit tower, the marina and its sunset boats, then Moonlight Park by the sea. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and walking.

  1. Kemer Clock Toweryou are here15 min · Free, open public square
  2. 18 min walk from the previous stopKemer Marina45 min · Free; boat trips cost extra
  3. 11 min walk from the previous stopMoonlight Park1 h 30 min · Free entry, sunbeds paid

3 places · about 2 h 59 min with walks · 29 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Kemer Marina

Kemer, Turkey

45 min · Free; boat trips cost extra · 18 min walk

Moonlight Park

Kemer, Turkey

1 h 30 min · Free entry, sunbeds paid · 25 min walk

How to do it right

  • Meeting someone in Kemer? Say “the clock tower” — every taxi and dolmuş driver knows it.
  • Shoot the tower after sunset, when the floodlights are on; in midday sun the white stone looks flat.
  • For a view from above, have a coffee on the tower restaurant's terrace — dinner is optional.
  • On Tuesday, come in the morning: the bazaar is around the tower and gets hot and crowded by noon.
  • From the tower, walk down to Kemer Marina for evening boats and waterfront restaurants.
  • The tower stop is a handy place to catch a dolmuş to nearby villages and to Phaselis in the morning.

Questions

Where is Kemer Clock Tower?

On Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı) in central Kemer, where Atatürk and Dörtyol boulevards meet. Kemer Marina is a 5–10 minute walk away.

Is Kemer Clock Tower free to visit?

Yes. It stands in a public square open 24/7. You only pay if you eat or drink at the restaurant inside the tower.

Can you go up Kemer Clock Tower?

Only as a restaurant guest: the terrace is about 13 metres up and there is no separate viewing platform or ticket.

How tall is Kemer Clock Tower?

About 35 metres including the spire.

How old is Kemer Clock Tower?

About twenty years: it was built in 2005 or 2006 — sources differ. It is a modern tower styled to look old.

What day is the market in Kemer?

The bazaar by the clock tower is on Tuesday. According to the MedGulets guide, Tuesday is mostly clothes and textiles, and the food market is on Monday.

How do I get from Kemer bus station to the clock tower?

Kemer Otogar is on the D400, 1–1.5 km from the centre. Walk down Dörtyol Boulevard towards the sea in 15–20 minutes, or take a taxi.

How do I get to Kemer from Antalya by bus?

Take a Kemer-bound bus from Antalya bus station — about an hour along the coast. Wikivoyage lists routes TA07 and TA08; check the number at the station.

What is near Kemer Clock Tower?

Kemer Marina with its boat trips, Moonlight Park and beach, and the pedestrian shopping streets — all within a 15-minute walk.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.

Sources and fact-check

  • Tonkosti — White Tower in Kemer (height, restaurant at 13 m, built 2005, boulevards, Atatürk statue)
  • Tripster — Kemer travel guide (height, restaurant, 21st century, Tuesday bazaar)
  • Wikivoyage — Kemer (the tower as the centre where local buses stop; bus station on the D400; buses from Antalya)
  • Yandex Maps — Kemer Clock Tower listing and Kemer Merkez – Saat Kulesi stop, 30.10.2026
  • komoot — Clock Tower of Kemer highlight (2006, 35 m)
  • MedGulets — Kemer local market (market days)
  • freedom-travel — Top sights of Kemer (the square, Atatürk statue)
  • Wikidata — Q21526396, tower coordinates
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedEntry is free and open around the clock — it is a public square, as Yandex Maps also states. Build year differs: Tonkosti gives 2005, a komoot note 2006; we show both. Three sources give a height of about 35 m; the 32 m figure on Yandex Maps is the distance to a bus stop, not the height. Market day: Russian guides describe a Tuesday bazaar, MedGulets says Tuesday is textiles and Monday food; both are marked “verifying”. We found no reliable hours or prices for the tower restaurant. Reports about dancing fountains on the square conflict, so we leave them out. Bus route numbers from Antalya come from Wikivoyage and should be confirmed locally.

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Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu)

Kemer, Turkey

1 h · Free; boat trip from Kemer from ≈ €20

Phaselis

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1 h 30 min · €10, under-8s free

Chimaera flames (Yanartaş)

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1 h 15 min · 75–165 TL, sources differ

Göynük Canyon

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2 h 30 min · Canyon safari €25, boat €30

Mount Tahtalı

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2 h · ≈ 2,440 TL ($50) return

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