# Moonlight Park, Kemer

> Moonlight Park (Ayışığı Parkı) is Kemer’s seafront park and town beach, in the bay just south of the marina. Entry to the park and beach is free and it is open every day; you pay only for sunbeds, cafés, water sports, the dolphinarium and the aquapark. It is a 10–15-minute walk from the clock tower. Allow an hour for a stroll, half a day with a swim.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-moonlight-park

- City: [Kemer](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer), Turkey
- YesGo score: 41/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 1 h 30 min
- Entry: Free entry, sunbeds paid
- Opening hours: Park and beach open daily, free entry; beach clubs, cafés, the aquapark and the dolphinarium keep their own hours, mostly in season
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Park and beach entry: Free
- Sunbed and umbrella: Paid — rented from beach clubs and cafés, price set on the spot
- Beach: Sand, with fine pebbles at the waterline
- Blue Flag: Awarded in past seasons; it is renewed every year
- Dolphinarium: Inside the park, paid, seasonal show times
- Aquapark: Run by a hotel in the park; non-guests pay at the gate
- Yörük Park next door: Ethnographic park on the headland, paid entry
- Getting there: 10–15 min walk from the clock tower past the marina
- Where: South side of Kemer Marina, the bay up to Club Med
- Coordinates: 36.59750, 30.57450
- Facts checked: 30.10.2026

## Key facts

- **Free** — to enter the park and the public beach — only sunbeds and activities cost money (source: Tonkosti: Moonlight Beach; Hotels.com and Jet2 Kemer guides)
- **≈ 5.5 ha** — of parkland — about 55,000 m² along the bay (source: MedGulets: Ayisigi Bay; Antalya.com.tr city guide)
- **≈ 200 m** — from Kemer Marina — the beach starts right behind the yacht harbour (source: Jet2: Moonlight Park and Beach; MedGulets: Ayisigi Bay)
- **Ayışığı** — the Turkish name of the park and bay — literally “moonlight” (source: Turkish Language Association (TDK) dictionary; MedGulets)
- **Pines and palms** — plus eucalyptus — shade along the whole shore (source: MedGulets: Ayisigi Bay; Antalya.com.tr city guide)
- **Sheltered bay** — calm water and a gentle slope — easy with small children (source: MedGulets: Ayisigi Bay; Jet2: Moonlight Park and Beach)
- **Sand and pebbles** — sand on the beach, fine pebbles where you walk into the sea (source: Tonkosti: Moonlight Beach; MedGulets: Ayisigi Bay)
- **Dolphinarium** — inside the park grounds — dolphins and a sea lion (source: Tonkosti: Moonlight Beach; Sputnik8: Kemer dolphinarium)
- **Yörük Park** — on the neighbouring headland — nomad tents and crafts, paid entry (source: Kemer Municipality (kemer.bel.tr): Yörük Park; Tonkosti)
- **Water sports** — parasailing, water-skiing, jet skis and boat hire off the beach (source: Tonkosti: Moonlight Beach; Jet2: Moonlight Park and Beach)

## Is Moonlight Park free?

Yes. Walking in the park and lying on your own towel on the beach costs nothing, and there is no gate or ticket office. What you pay for is everything with an operator: **sunbeds and umbrellas** from the beach clubs and cafés, food and drinks, jet skis and parasailing, the dolphinarium, the hotel-run aquapark and the Yörük Park on the headland.

Sunbed prices are set by each beach club and change every season, so we don’t quote a figure. Some places waive the charge if you order food or drinks — ask before you sit down. Carry some Turkish lira in cash; small beach bars don’t always take cards.

## What is Moonlight Park?

It is Kemer’s main seafront park: wide promenades under palms, pines and eucalyptus, lawns, playgrounds, cafés and restaurants, with a crescent of beach in front. In Turkish both the park and the bay are called **Ayışığı**, “moonlight”; English-language guides call them Moonlight Park and Moonlight Beach.

The park starts right behind [Kemer Marina](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-marina) and curves around the bay as far as the Club Med resort. It covers about 5.5 hectares. People staying in town come here for a swim without a day trip, and in the evening for a walk along the water once the heat drops and the lamps come on.

## How to get to Moonlight Park

1. Start at the [clock tower](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-clock-tower) on Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı), the centre of Kemer.
2. Walk down the pedestrian street towards the sea and the marina — about 5 minutes.
3. At the marina turn right (south) and follow the yachts. The small headland with Yörük Park is on your right.
4. Past the harbour the park promenade and beach begin — another 5–10 minutes. 10–15 minutes in total.
5. Staying in Göynük, Kiriş, Beldibi or Çamyuva? Take a dolmuş to Kemer bus station, then walk about 20 minutes through the centre or take a short taxi ride. From Antalya, a bus or dolmuş to Kemer takes about an hour.

## Is Moonlight Beach worth it?

Worth it if you are staying in or near Kemer town: it is the easiest proper swim in the centre, the bay is sheltered, and the park makes the best evening walk in Kemer. Families like it for the calm, shallow water and the playgrounds in the shade.

Not worth a special trip if you want wild nature. In summer the shore is packed with rows of sunbeds and the water-sports jetty is busy. For clear water and quiet, go to the coves of [Phaselis](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/phaselis) or take a boat from the marina to [Paradise Bay](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-paradise-bay).

## Things to do in Moonlight Park

- Walk the palm promenade around the whole bay, marina to Club Med and back — about an hour at an easy pace.
- Swim in the sheltered bay: gentle slope and shallow water near the shore.
- Photograph the yachts against the Taurus mountains from the southern end of the beach.
- Climb the headland to **Yörük Park** — nomad tents, rugs, tools and gözleme cooked over a fire; paid entry.
- Try water sports off the beach: parasailing, jet skis, banana rides, water-skiing or boat hire.
- The dolphinarium in the park runs dolphin and sea-lion shows — whether that is for you is your call.
- Come back after dark for dinner by the water, with the park lit up and the marina lights reflected in the bay.

## The beach: sand, pebbles and water

The beach is sandy, with a strip of fine pebbles where you walk into the sea — water shoes help, especially for kids. The headland and the marina breakwater keep the bay calmer than the open coast north of town.

Moonlight Beach has held the Blue Flag for clean water in past seasons. The award is renewed each year and we could not find the beach on the 2026 list, so look for the flag at the beach before you rely on it.

## Best time to visit

Mornings are best for swimming: there is still room by the water and the soft light falls on the mountains behind the marina. In the middle of a summer day the only shade is under the park trees.

Evening is the park’s other life. The bay faces east, so the sun drops behind the mountains rather than into the sea — no sea sunset here, but the sky over the ridge glows and the promenade fills up. Out of season some cafés and water sports close, though the park stays a pleasant walk.

## Before you go: checklist

- [ ] Own towel, if I don’t want to pay for a sunbed
- [ ] Water shoes for the pebbles at the waterline
- [ ] Some lira in cash for sunbeds, cafés and Yörük Park
- [ ] Sunscreen and water — shade only under the trees
- [ ] An hour for the walk, or half a day with a swim
- [ ] A light layer for the evening breeze

## Moonlight Beach vs Paradise Bay vs Phaselis

|  | Moonlight Beach | Paradise Bay | Phaselis coves |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Where | Kemer centre, behind the marina | ≈ 8 km south, near Çamyuva | ≈ 16 km south, near Tekirova |
| Getting there | On foot | Usually by boat from the marina | Dolmuş and a walk, or by boat |
| Entry | Free | Part of the boat trip | Ancient-city ticket |
| Time needed | 1 h to half a day | A boat swim stop | Half a day |
| Summer crowds | Busy | Many boats | Quieter |
| Best for | No travel, cafés, evening walk | Clear water, snorkelling | Ruins in the pines by the sea |

Moonlight Beach is for a swim without a trip and an evening stroll. For clear water and nature, head to Phaselis or take a boat to Paradise Bay.

## Kemer beaches and bays compared

Every waterside spot in Kemer rated by YesGo.

- [Kemer Marina](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-marina) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free; boat trips cost extra
- [Moonlight Park](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-moonlight-park) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free entry, sunbeds paid
- [Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu)](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-paradise-bay) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free; boat trip from Kemer from ≈ €20
- [Phaselis](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/phaselis) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · €10, under-8s free
- [Göynük Canyon](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/goynuk-canyon) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Canyon safari €25, boat €30
- [Olympos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/olympos-ancient-city) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · €10, under 8 free
- [Suluada Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/suluada) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free entry, tour ≈ €27–35

## An evening in central Kemer

The clock-tower square, a stroll past the yachts and the park promenade by the bay — all on foot in a couple of hours. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

1. [Kemer Clock Tower](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-clock-tower) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free, open public square
2. [Kemer Marina](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-marina) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free; boat trips cost extra
3. [Moonlight Park](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-moonlight-park) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free entry, sunbeds paid

> **Bring a towel, skip the sunbed** With your own towel and water shoes the beach is completely free. On summer afternoons the free strips fill up by noon, so arrive early or come after the heat for a swim and the evening walk.

## Good to know

Several Kemer hotels use “Moonlight” in their names — this page is about the public Ayışığı park by the marina. Yörük Park on the headland is a separate attraction with its own entry fee.

## Tips

- Pair the beach with a walk round the marina — boat trips to Paradise Bay and Phaselis leave from there.
- Families: stay towards the middle of the bay, away from the water-sports jetty.
- Ask whether ordering lunch covers the sunbed — many beach cafés work that way.
- On a clear day, see the whole bay from above on the cable car up [Mount Tahtalı](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/mount-tahtali).
- Out of season the park is quiet and still lovely for a walk, even if most beach bars are shut.

## Questions

### Is Moonlight Beach in Kemer free?

Yes, entry to the park and the public beach is free. Sunbeds and umbrellas from the beach clubs, water sports, the dolphinarium, the aquapark and Yörük Park are paid.

### How do I get to Moonlight Park from Kemer centre?

Walk from the clock tower down to the marina, turn right and follow the yachts south — 10–15 minutes in total.

### How do I get to Moonlight Beach from Antalya?

Take a bus or dolmuş to Kemer bus station (about an hour), then walk about 20 minutes through the centre and past the marina, or take a taxi.

### Is Moonlight Beach sandy or pebbly?

Sandy, with a band of fine pebbles at the waterline. The bay is sheltered and slopes gently.

### How much is a sunbed at Moonlight Beach?

Each beach club sets its own price and it changes every season; some waive it if you order food. Check at the entrance before you sit down.

### Is there a dolphinarium in Moonlight Park?

Yes, there is a paid dolphinarium in the park with seasonal show times, and a hotel-run aquapark that non-guests can enter for a fee.

### Is Moonlight Beach good for kids?

Yes: calm, shallow water, shaded playgrounds and cafés close by. Bring water shoes for the pebbles.

### Is Moonlight Park worth visiting?

If you are staying in Kemer, yes — it is the easiest swim in town and the best evening walk. For wild coves and clear water, go to Phaselis or Paradise Bay instead.

### How long do you need at Moonlight Park?

About an hour for a walk around the bay, half a day with a swim and lunch. Yörük Park adds another 30–40 minutes.

## How we checked

The park has no official page, so entry, sunbeds, the dolphinarium, the aquapark and the walking route are marked “verifying”: each is backed by at least two guides but can change. Kemer Municipality confirms that Yörük Park charges for entry. Sources give very different beach lengths (40 to 500 metres), so we leave it out. The Blue Flag is awarded per season and we did not find the beach on the 2026 list, so it is marked “verifying”. Sunbed prices appear in undated reviews only, so we don’t publish them.

## Sources

- Tonkosti: Moonlight Beach (Plyazh «Lunny svet») — beach surface, free and paid areas, dolphinarium, Yörük Park, water sports
- MedGulets: Ayisigi Bay — location behind the marina, park area, trees, the sheltered bay
- Jet2: Moonlight Park and Beach — distance to the marina, park facilities
- Antalya.com.tr city guide: Ayışığı Beach
- Kemer Municipality (kemer.bel.tr): Yörük Park — paid entry, 10 minutes’ walk from the centre
- Sputnik8: Kemer dolphinarium — inside the park
- OpenStreetMap: Moonlight beach, Kemer — coordinates

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