# Suluada Island trip from Kemer > Suluada is an uninhabited island 7–8 km off Adrasan beach, about an hour’s drive south of Kemer, reachable only by boat. There is no entry fee — you pay for the trip: a group day from Kemer with hotel pick-up and lunch is around €27–35. Boats run roughly April/May to October, and the day takes 8–10 hours. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/suluada - City: [Kemer](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer), Turkey - YesGo score: 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 4 h - Entry: Free entry, tour ≈ €27–35 - Opening hours: Always open, but by boat only: tours from Kemer run roughly April/May–October, hotel pick-up ≈ 7:30–8:15, back by 17:00–18:00 - With kids: Fine with kids - Island entry: Free — you only pay for the boat or tour - Group tour from Kemer: ≈ €27–35 per person: bus to Adrasan, boat, lunch - Boat from Adrasan itself: ≈ 1,000–1,500 TL per person, lunch on board - Season: Roughly April/May to October; trips change or cancel in rough seas - Boats leave Adrasan: ≈ 9:30–10:30, back ≈ 16:30–17:00 - Kemer to Adrasan: ≈ 45–55 km, about an hour by car - Boat to the island: 30–45 minutes from Adrasan, non-stop - On the island: No café, toilets or bins — everything is on the boat - Overnight: Camping and overnight stays are banned - Coordinates: 36.23861, 30.47167 - Facts checked: 30.10.2026 ## Key facts - **Boat only** — no road, no jetty, no village on the island (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; suluadaturu.com, Suluada guide) - **7–8 km** — off Adrasan beach and Cape Gelidonya (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; Medgulets Antalya sailing guide) - **30–45 minutes** — by boat from Adrasan without stops (source: turk.expert; rotamhikaye.com; suluadaturu.com) - **“Watery island”** — what Suluada means — after the freshwater spring sailors used for centuries (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; Hürriyet Daily News) - **Krambusa** — the island’s ancient name (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; Hürriyet Daily News; Medgulets) - **Kumluca** — the island belongs to Kumluca district of Antalya province, not to Kemer (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; Hürriyet Daily News) - **≈ 1 km²** — in area — long and narrow (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; Medgulets) - **Uninhabited** — no houses, hotels or permanent buildings (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; Hürriyet Daily News; Medgulets) - **Monk seals** — caves on the south shore are a habitat of the Mediterranean monk seal (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; Hürriyet Daily News; Medgulets) - **2 beaches** — the front one is white and exposed, the back one calmer — where lunch usually happens (source: rotamhikaye.com; suluadaturu.com) - **No overnight stays** — camping and sleeping on the island are banned (source: English Wikipedia, Suluada; suluadaturu.com) > **It is not in Kemer — plan a full day** Suluada lies off Adrasan, in Kumluca district. The harbour is about an hour down the highway, longer once the bus has collected everyone from their hotels. Expect pick-up at 7:30–8:15 and to be back at 17:00–18:00. If you just want clear water for a swim, [Paradise Bay](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-paradise-bay) is far closer. ## How much is a Suluada boat trip from Kemer? There is no fee to land on the island — you only pay for the trip. A group day from Kemer with a coach to Adrasan, the boat and lunch on board costs **about €27–35 per person**. Bigger yacht days that also take in the coves around Olympos and Çıralı run to €55–60. Operators price differently and change fares through the season, so we mark these as “verifying”. What is usually included: hotel pick-up and drop-off, the boat, three or four swim stops and lunch — chicken or fish with salad and rice. Drinks on board are normally extra and cost more than in a shop. Snorkel masks are not always supplied. Staying in Adrasan or driving yourself? Walk up to the boats at the harbour: a day trip with lunch is around 1,000–1,500 TL. It is cheaper and skips the hotel round-up, but you have to get to Adrasan on your own. ## What is Suluada, the “Turkish Maldives”? Suluada is a small uninhabited island at the western edge of the Gulf of Antalya, 7–8 km off Adrasan beach. Its slopes are white rock under low scrub, and the pale seabed turns the shallows an almost unreal turquoise — hence the nickname **Turkish Maldives**. Be realistic about the sand, though: it is mixed with fine pebbles, not flour-soft. The name means “watery island”, after a **freshwater spring** that ships have stopped at for centuries. In antiquity it was called Krambusa. There are no houses, hotels or roads; camping and overnight stays are banned, and the caves on the south shore shelter the rare Mediterranean monk seal. ## What to see on and around the island - **The front beach** — the white shore from every photo. It faces the wind, so in a swell the water at the edge can be cloudy. - **The back beach** — calmer and deeper, better for snorkelling; most boats serve lunch here. - **The spring** that named the island: the boat noses in to the rocks and strong swimmers are shown it from the water. - Coves on the way from Adrasan — each boat has its own route, often American Bay and the sea caves near the cape. - The Gelidonya lighthouse on the cape, which you pass on the way out. - The colour from above: on a two-deck boat, go up top as you approach the island. ## How to get to Suluada from Kemer 1. Easiest is a group tour: the coach collects you at 7:30–8:15 and takes an hour to an hour and a half to Adrasan harbour. 2. By car or taxi: from the Clock Tower on Republic Square in Kemer, take the D400 south past the Tekirova and Olympos turn-offs and leave at Çavuşköy for Adrasan — about 45–55 km, roughly an hour. 3. Without a car: from Kemer bus station, take a bus towards Kumluca to the Olympos/Adrasan junction at Çavuşköy, then a dolmuş for the last 8 km to Adrasan. Timetables are seasonal — ask the driver. 4. In Adrasan, head to the boats by the beach: they leave around 9:30–10:30 and you pay at the boat before departure. 5. The crossing takes 30–45 minutes non-stop; most boats add one or two coves. You are back around 16:30–17:00. ## Is Suluada worth it? Yes, if you want the best sea day on this coast and can give it a whole day. The water is paler and clearer than anything on Kemer’s beaches, and the run out past Cape Gelidonya is a trip in itself. For couples and groups who love swimming, it is one of the best days out from Kemer. Not if you picture an empty paradise beach. In July and August dozens of boats anchor off the front beach at once. The road there and back eats two to three hours, and in rough weather the island is skipped for sheltered coves. Go in May, June or September, and pick a boat that reaches the island before the others. ## Suluada sunset cruises Some tours leave after lunch and return after dark, with dinner on board. It is cooler and the island is quieter by evening. But seen from the island the sun often drops behind the mainland mountains rather than into the sea, so a “sunset over the water” is not guaranteed. If the light matters for photos, ask where the boat sits at sunset. ## What to bring to Suluada - [ ] Water shoes — the shore is fine pebbles and rock - [ ] Sunscreen and a hat: there is almost no shade - [ ] Your own water — nothing is sold on the island - [ ] Cash in euros or lira for drinks and boat photos - [ ] A snorkel mask if the boat does not provide one - [ ] Seasickness tablets if you get queasy - [ ] A bag for your rubbish: there are no bins ## Suluada vs Paradise Bay vs Phaselis | | Suluada | Paradise Bay | Phaselis | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | What it is | Uninhabited island off Adrasan | Pine-fringed cove south of Kemer | Ancient harbour ruins with three bays | | Access | Boat from Adrasan only | Boat from Kemer or a trail | Car or bus to the gate | | Entry | Free, you pay for the trip | Free | €10 for foreign visitors | | Tour from Kemer | ≈ €27–35, full day | From ≈ €20 | Easy on your own | | Time needed | 8–10 hours | Half a day with the cruise | 1.5 hours, or half a day with a swim | | Water | The palest on this coast | Very clear | Clean, rocky | Suluada needs a day of its own. Short on time? Take a Kemer boat to Paradise Bay, or swim at Phaselis. ## Kemer’s beaches and coves compared Every waterside place around 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 ## Suluada and Olympos: two days from Adrasan Staying in Adrasan or Çıralı? Boat to the island one morning; the next day, the seaside ruins of Olympos and the Chimaera flames after dark. YesGo fits in the timing and transfers. 1. [Suluada Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/suluada) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free entry, tour ≈ €27–35 2. [Olympos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/olympos-ancient-city) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · €10, under 8 free 3. [Chimaera flames (Yanartaş)](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/chimaera-flames) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · 75–165 TL, sources differ > **Beat the other boats to the island** Most boats reach the front beach towards midday. A trip that heads to Suluada first and leaves the coves for later gives you an hour of a nearly empty shore. Ask about the order of stops when you book. ## Good to know “Turkish Maldives” is also used for other beaches along the coast and for hotels and restaurants. This page is about Suluada island off Adrasan. Swimming near the south-shore caves is not allowed: the currents are strong and monk seals live there. ## Tips - June and September are the sweet spot: warm water and fewer boats than July and August. - Ask how long the boat actually stays at the island — anything from one to three hours. - Prone to seasickness? Sit on the lower deck towards the middle of the boat. - A strong southerly wind is a reason to move your day: the island sits in open sea. - Staying in Adrasan? Book a boat at the harbour yourself and skip the coach. - Driving back to Kemer, [Olympos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/olympos-ancient-city) and the [Chimaera flames](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/chimaera-flames) are on the same road — tours won’t stop there. ## Questions ### How much is the Suluada boat trip from Kemer? A group day with hotel pick-up, the boat and lunch is around €27–35 per person; longer yacht days with more coves are about €55–60. Landing on the island is free. ### How do I get to Suluada Island? Only by boat from Adrasan, 30–45 minutes. From Kemer, either book a tour with a coach to Adrasan, or drive about an hour south on the D400 and turn off at Çavuşköy. ### Where is Suluada Island? At the western edge of the Gulf of Antalya, 7–8 km off Adrasan beach and Cape Gelidonya, in Kumluca district south of Kemer. ### How long is the Suluada tour? From Kemer, 8–10 hours door to door: pick-up at 7:30–8:15, back by 17:00–18:00. From Adrasan, boats leave around 10:00 and return by 17:00. ### Is Suluada worth visiting? Yes, if you want the clearest water on this coast and have a full day. In July and August it is crowded with boats; June and September are better. ### Can you go ashore on Suluada? Yes — boats pull up to the beaches and you step off by ladder or swim in, depending on the boat and the swell. Camping and overnight stays are not allowed. ### Are there facilities on Suluada? No. There is no café, shop, toilet or bin on the island; the toilet is on the boat. Bring water and everything you need. ### When is the best time to visit Suluada? June and September. Boats run roughly from April or May to October, and trips are cancelled or rerouted in rough seas. ### Is the Suluada trip good for kids? Yes, for children who cope with a long drive and a boat. For toddlers 8–10 hours is a lot — bring shade, water and water shoes. ## How we checked The island has no official website, so no row is marked “official”: prices, boat times and the season come from operators (Tripster, Adrasan boats) and are marked “verifying”. Other facts are checked against at least two sources. Sources disagree on a few points: the distance from Adrasan is 7–8 km (Wikipedia, Medgulets) or 15 km (one blog) — we show 7–8 km; the crossing is 30 to 45 minutes; the season is given as April–November or May–October. Protection status is described differently — a protected area (Wikipedia, Medgulets), a natural conservation site (Turkish guides), or, per Hürriyet in 2019, not formally protected — so we only state the ban on camping and overnight stays. The no-car route is marked “verifying” because dolmuş timetables are seasonal. ## Sources - English Wikipedia: Suluada; Wikidata Q30632464 - Hürriyet Daily News: Danger of pollution on Antalya’s white island - Medgulets: Antalya sailing guide, Suluada - rotamhikaye.com: Suluada — Türkiye’nin Maldivleri - suluadaturu.com: Suluada nerede ve nasıl gidilir - turk.expert: Suluada island guide - Tripster: Suluada tours from Kemer, prices and departure times, 30.10.2026 - Turna.com and Rome2Rio: Kemer–Adrasan road and the dolmuş from the Çavuşköy junction --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.