Kemer with kids: an itinerary for the day
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 3 of 4 free; paid: Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu)
- Duration
- 5 h 40 min · 09:30–15:05
- Start and finish
- Kemer Clock Tower → Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu)
- On foot
- ≈ 29 min in total
- Transport
- 1 ride, ≈ 36 min
- Lunch
- around 12:29
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- May to October, in the morning: the marina is lively and the beach is not yet hot.
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.
Kemer09:30–15:05 · 4 places · 5 h 40 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
- 36 min · transport or taxi
Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu)
· 1 h · Free; boat trip from Kemer from ≈ €20
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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 | Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu) | 30 | 1 h | Free; boat trip from Kemer from ≈ €20 |
| Total | 3 h 30 min | 3 of 4 free |
Tips for each stop
- 1
Kemer Clock Tower. Start on the square: a white tower with a spire and fountains. A good spot for a family photo.
- 2
Kemer Marina. Yachts and 'pirate' ships at the quay — children love it. This is where you buy a boat trip.
- 3
Moonlight Park. A beach with palms and pines, free entry, sunbeds paid. In season an aquapark and a dolphinarium are next door, on their own hours.
- 4
Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu). A boat from Kemer marina, from about €20 per person: 30–60 minutes for a swim in a small cove among pines. Bring life jackets for little ones.
Who this route is for
- Families with children of any age
- On holiday in Kemer and want to vary beach days
- No car, no long rides
- Children who get seasick — swap the boat for the beach in the park
- Off season — boats to Paradise Bay usually run April to October
May to October, in the morning: the marina is lively and the beach is not yet hot.
Things to do in Kemer with kids
Everything for children is close together in Kemer: the clock-tower square, the marina with its ships and Moonlight Park with a beach, an aquapark and a dolphinarium. Walks take 10–15 minutes, so the morning has no transport at all.
After lunch — the sea from a boat: a short trip to Paradise Bay with a swim. It is the highlight of the day for children, and nobody has to get in a car.
A boat trip from Kemer with children
Boats and gulets leave the marina in the morning and return by 16:00–17:00; short trips to Paradise Bay start from about €20 per person. With small children choose a short trip rather than a full day at sea.
More family activities near Kemer
Göynük Canyon with its turquoise river suits older children: canyon safaris in life jackets and helmets. Mount Tahtalı has a cable car into the clouds. Phaselis combines ruins with swimming coves.
Kemer with a toddler
Central Kemer is flat and compact — easy with a buggy across the square, the marina and the park. For little ones pick a short boat with an awning, and go to the beach in the morning or after 16:00.
How to do it right
- The square, the marina and Moonlight Park are free; sunbeds, boats, the aquapark and the dolphinarium are paid.
- Check the boat price before boarding; there are usually child discounts.
- On the boat bring hats, sunscreen and water — there is little shade on deck.
- The aquapark and dolphinarium in the park mostly run in season.
- 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 with kids?
The clock-tower square, the marina with 'pirate' ships, Moonlight Park with its beach and a boat trip to Paradise Bay.
Is Kemer good for families?
Yes: the centre is flat and compact, and the beach and the boats are a short walk away.
How much is a boat trip to Paradise Bay?
From about €20 per person; check child discounts before boarding.
Is Moonlight Park free?
Yes, you pay only for sunbeds, the aquapark and the dolphinarium.
When do boats to Paradise Bay run?
Usually April to October.
Can I use a buggy in Kemer?
Yes: the square, the marina and the park are flat.
What else is there for older kids?
Canyon safaris at Göynük Canyon and the cable car up Mount Tahtalı.
What if my child gets seasick?
Skip the boat and spend the afternoon on the beach in Moonlight Park.
Where to have lunch?
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
- Kemer Municipality: Moonlight Park and marina
- Wikipedia: Kemer
