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Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu), Kemer

Two wooden gulets at anchor in a turquoise bay framed by pine trees on the coast south of Kemer
Photo: Tanya Dedyukhina, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
Free — it is a natural cove
Hours
Open 24/7, no closing days; boat trips from Kemer run in the swimming season, usually April to October
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Boat trip from Kemer
Group day trip from about €20 per person; prices vary by operator
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Boat season
Usually April–October; few departures in winter
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Time at the bay
30–60 minutes on a boat trip
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By road
Dirt track off the D400 past Çamyuva, then a few minutes on foot
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On foot
Coastal path from Çamyuva or from Phaselis
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Facilities
Don't count on any: bring water, food and shade
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Location
Alacasu, Çamyuva, just north of Phaselis
Coordinates
36.53542, 30.55667YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

Cennet Koyuthe Turkish name, “Paradise Bay”; maps also label the same cove Alacasu
3 sourcesOpenStreetMapmedgulets.com Kemer anchorage guidesol.org.tr
≈ 10 kmsouth of Kemer, between Çamyuva village and Phaselis
2 sourcesmedgulets.comTripster, Best beaches of Kemer
Freeno ticket office and no opening hours
2 sourcesmedgulets.comTripster, Best beaches of Kemer
National parkinside Beydağları Coastal (Olympos-Beydağları) National Park, created in 1972
2 sourcessol.org.trEnglish Wikipedia, Beydağları Coastal National Park
Protected zonepart of the first-degree archaeological protection zone of Phaselis
2 sourcessol.org.trTurkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Gulet anchoragea regular swim stop for day boats and blue cruises
2 sourcesCNN Türk, Phaselis Antik Kenti ve Cennet Koyumedgulets.com
Lycian Wayan unofficial coastal variant of the trail runs along the shore
2 sourcesOpenStreetMapTrekopedia, Tekirova–Kuzdere alternate path
Mount Tahtalırises above the pines behind the bay
2 sourceslimancepte.commedgulets.com
Clear waterthe rocky sides of the cove are good for snorkelling
2 sourceslimancepte.comTripster, Best beaches of Kemer

Paradise Bay boat trips: price and what to expect

The bay itself is free; what you pay for is the boat. A group day trip from Kemer Marina usually starts at about €20 per person, sunset and all-inclusive cruises cost more, and a private yacht is priced per boat. Operators change prices every season, so check when you book.

A typical day goes from the marina to the bays of Phaselis, Paradise Bay and one or two more stops, back by late afternoon. You get 30–60 minutes here — enough to jump off the deck, snorkel along the rocks and dry off. Lunch on board is part of most day trips; drinks are usually extra. Going ashore at the Phaselis ruins means a separate entrance fee.

Pirate ships come with loud music and foam parties; gulets and small yachts are calmer. For the swim at Paradise Bay it makes no difference — pick the vibe you want for the rest of the day.

How to get to Paradise Bay from Kemer

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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  1. By boat (easiest): from the Clock Tower on Republic Square it is a 5–10 minute walk to Kemer Marina, where day boats leave in the morning; many operators also pick up from hotels.
  2. By car or taxi: head south on the D400 past Çamyuva, about 15–20 minutes. Turn towards the sea at Alacasu (search Alacasu or Cennet Koyu, Kemer); the last stretch is an unpaved track, so drive slowly.
  3. Parking is just a few spaces along the track. From the car it is a short walk downhill to the water.
  4. By dolmuş: take a Tekirova-bound minibus from Kemer to Çamyuva, walk to the south end of the village and follow the coastal path south — about 2 km, rocky in places. The way along the hotel beaches is sometimes blocked; if so, go round by the road.
  5. From Phaselis: follow the coastal path north from the North Harbour — about 1.5 km, allow 30–60 minutes.
  6. Head back the same way; for the dolmuş to Kemer, flag one down on the opposite side of the main road.

Is Paradise Bay worth it?

On a boat trip — yes, it is one of the prettiest swim stops of the day, with water clear enough to see your feet several metres down. Making a separate trip just for the bay is worth it only if you like quiet, undeveloped spots and don't mind a dirt track. There are no buildings on the shore, just pines, pebbles and the national park around you.

If you have a single beach day, Phaselis gives you the same sea plus Roman ruins, toilets and a ticket office. Paradise Bay wins when you want a wild cove and arrive early, before the boats.

Walking the Lycian Way to Paradise Bay

An unofficial coastal variant of the Lycian Way passes the bay: Çamyuva — Paradise Bay — Phaselis — Tekirova. It is not the main waymarked route, and the paint marks have faded in places.

The short stretch from Çamyuva to the bay and on to Phaselis makes an easy half-day walk with no big climbs. Start in the morning, carry at least a litre of water per person and wear proper shoes: the path is stony and there is little shade by the sea. At midday in summer the rocks get very hot.

A good plan is to walk to the bay, swim, carry on to the Phaselis ruins — they have a ticket office, toilets and beaches — and catch a dolmuş back on the main road.

What to do at Paradise Bay

  • Snorkel along the rocks at the edges of the cove — that is where the fish and the clearest water are.
  • Jump straight off the deck if you came by boat.
  • Photograph the gulets on turquoise water from the path above the bay — the best angle is from up there.
  • Look up at Mount Tahtalı, whose summit shows above the forest.
  • Walk the coastal path to Phaselis — about an hour at an easy pace.

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Paradise Bay vs Phaselis beaches vs Moonlight Beach

Paradise Bayyou are hereWild cove in the pinesFreeNext to noneBoat or dirt trackBusy when the boats arriveQuiet and clear water
Phaselis baysThree bays by Roman ruinsArchaeological site ticketTicket office, toiletsDolmuş, car or boatModerateSwimming plus history
Moonlight Park, KemerTown beach and parkFreeCafés, sunbedsWalk from the centreBusy in summerFamilies without a car

One beach day and you want both sea and sights? Choose Phaselis. Paradise Bay is for boat-trippers and anyone after a cove with nothing built on it.

Swimming spots around Kemer compared

Every bay, beach and waterside spot in Kemer rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Kemer Marina4345 minFree7.6 km
Moonlight Park411 h 30 minFree7.1 km
Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu)you are here301 hFree; boat trip from Kemer from ≈ €20—
Phaselis291 h 30 min€10, under-8s free24 min walk
Göynük Canyon242 h 30 minCanyon safari €25, boat €3016.5 km
Olympos212 h€10, under 8 free17.1 km
Suluada Island164 hFree entry, tour ≈ €27–3533.9 km

Sea and ruins in one day

The marina and a boat in the morning, a swim at Paradise Bay, the Phaselis ruins, then an evening in Moonlight Park. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Kemer Marina45 min · Free; boat trips cost extra
  2. 132 min walk from the previous stopParadise Bay (Cennet Koyu)you are here1 h · Free; boat trip from Kemer from ≈ €20
  3. 24 min walk from the previous stopPhaselis1 h 30 min · €10, under-8s free
  4. 147 min walk from the previous stopMoonlight Park1 h 30 min · Free entry, sunbeds paid

4 places · about 9 h 48 min with walks · 303 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Phaselis

Kemer, Turkey

1 h 30 min · €10, under-8s free · 24 min walk

How to do it right

  • On a boat trip, ask how long the stop at Paradise Bay is — it ranges from half an hour to an hour.
  • By road, arrive before noon, ahead of the boats, and you may have the cove almost to yourself.
  • Bring a mask: the clearest water is along the rocks at the sides, not in the middle.
  • Combine it with Phaselis — about an hour's walk along the coastal path.
  • The dirt track is no place for a low car after rain; if in doubt, park by the main road and walk.
  • Fancy the sea at dusk? Sunset cruises leave from Kemer Marina in season.

Questions

Where is Paradise Bay in Kemer?

Between Çamyuva village and the Phaselis ruins, about 10 km south of Kemer. Maps label it Cennet Koyu or Alacasu.

How do I get to Paradise Bay from Kemer?

The easy way is a boat trip from Kemer Marina. By road, drive south on the D400 past Çamyuva and take the dirt track to the sea at Alacasu — 15–20 minutes. You can also walk about 2 km along the coastal path from Çamyuva.

Is there an entrance fee for Paradise Bay?

No. It is a natural cove with no ticket office. You only pay for the boat — group day trips from Kemer start at about €20 per person.

Can you visit Paradise Bay without a tour?

Yes — by car or taxi down the track, or on foot from Çamyuva or Phaselis. Bring everything you need: there are no shops and little shade.

Is Paradise Bay on the Lycian Way?

An unofficial coastal variant runs past it: Çamyuva — Paradise Bay — Phaselis — Tekirova. Waymarks are faded in places.

How far is Paradise Bay from Phaselis?

About 1.5 km along the coastal path; allow 30–60 minutes. Phaselis itself charges an entrance fee.

Are there facilities at Paradise Bay?

Don't count on them. Bring water, food, shade and water shoes, and take your rubbish with you.

Is Paradise Bay good for kids?

On a boat trip, yes — the water near the shore is calm. On your own with small children it is harder: a dirt track, little shade and no café.

When is the best time to visit Paradise Bay?

In the morning, before the boats arrive around midday. Boat trips run in the swimming season, usually April to October.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • OpenStreetMap — Cennet Koyu bay and Alacasu beach, Kemer; coastal path, 30.10.2026
  • Wikivoyage, Kemer — the cove and the track from the Phaselis road
  • medgulets.com — Kemer anchorage guide, Alacasu Bay
  • limancepte.com — Alacasu Bay (Kemer)
  • CNN Türk — Tarih ve deniz bir arada: Phaselis Antik Kenti ve Cennet Koyu
  • sol.org.tr — on the beach project at Alacasu (Cennet) Bay in the national park
  • English Wikipedia — Beydağları Coastal National Park
  • Tripster — Best beaches of Kemer, and the Kemer boat trip catalogue
  • Trekopedia — Tekirova–Kuzdere alternate path (coastal Lycian Way variant)
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedWe located the bay on OpenStreetMap: the Cennet Koyu and Alacasu beach points coincide, so we treat them as one cove, and we set apart the bays of the same name near Tekirova, in Kumluca and in Bodrum. Entry is free — there is no ticket office or opening hours. Boat-trip prices come from operators' catalogues and are marked “verifying” because they change each season. Sources disagree: CNN Türk describes a sandy beach with some pebbles, anchorage guides describe pebbles and rock, so we mention both; one guide says the bay is reachable only by sea, while two others describe a dirt track from the main road, so road access is marked “verifying”. Reports on facilities conflict, so we advise bringing everything with you.

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