Kemer holidays are a great way to enjoy a holiday to Turkey without stretching the budget. Set in Turkey's Antalya region on the Turkish Riviera, Kemer sits between the pine-covered Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean, where pebble beaches replace the long sandy stretches found along the coast.
Holidays to Kemer, Turkey are especially popular for All Inclusive breaks, with plenty of choice for families, couples and groups throughout the long May to October season. Flights from the UK take around four hours to Antalya Airport, followed by a transfer of about 1.5 hours. Every Thomas Cook package holiday is ATOL-protected, so you can book with confidence right from the start.
Why choose Kemer?
Kemer stands out for its combination of All Inclusive value and striking mountain scenery. The Taurus Mountains rise behind pine forests and pebble beaches, giving the coastline a very different feel from many of Turkey’s larger seaside resorts. Days can be as active or as relaxed as you like, from boat trips and exploring Phaselis to afternoons by the pool. After dinner, Kemer Town’s marina, cafés and bars give you somewhere to stroll without the pace of Turkey’s biggest resorts. Add a long May to October season and you’re looking at a destination that’ll be high on your list year after year.
Kemer All Inclusive holidays
Kemer All Inclusive holidays are among the best value on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Tekirova, Çamyuva and Göynük are lined with larger beachfront resorts where breakfast, lunch, dinner, local drinks and entertainment are all included, leaving little to think about once you’ve arrived. You’ll also find adults-only hotels alongside family resorts with water slides, kids’ clubs and spacious pool areas. If you’re deciding which part of the coast is right for you, take a look at our Kemer All Inclusive holidays for more inspiration.
Family holidays in Kemer
Family holidays in Kemer are built around simple pleasures – beach mornings, afternoons splashing in the pool and evenings enjoying the entertainment together. Resorts like Göynük, Kiriş and Çamyuva have hotels designed with little ones in mind, while many pebble beaches have a gentle slope into the sea. When everyone fancies a break from the resort, Göynük Canyon is nearby for woodland walks and cooler mountain air. Discover more places to stay if you’re looking for family holidays in Kemer.
Cheap & last-minute holidays to Kemer
Cheap holidays to Kemer and last-minute holidays to Kemer are easier to find if you’re flexible about when you travel. May, June, September and October usually bring warm weather, lower prices than the school summer holidays and a bit more space by the pool. Being flexible opens up more options in Kemer Town, Göynük and Çamyuva. If you’ve already chosen your hotel, don’t leave it too late, especially for the school summer holidays. Check out our last-minute holidays to Kemer to find the latest deals.
Where to stay in Kemer
Kemer Town
Best for: First-time visitors, mixed groups and nightlife
Kemer Town is where most people end up if they like a lively atmosphere. The marina, pebble beach, cafés, bars and clubs all sit within the same part of town, making it a good base for exploring the rest of the Kemer coast.
Beldibi
Best for: Value and families
Beldibi sits closest to Antalya, where the mountains begin to edge towards the coast. The shoreline is long, pebbly and backed by pine forest, with larger holiday resorts spread out rather than clustered together. If your idea of a good holiday is finding your spot by the pool on day one and knowing exactly where you’ll be every afternoon, Beldibi fits the bill.
Göynük
Best for: Families and calm surroundings
Göynük feels greener than most holiday resorts, thanks to the pine forest that stretches almost to the beach. Family resorts line the coast, while Göynük Canyon gives you something different to talk about when everyone gets home. Few places let you swap a morning in cool mountain scenery for an afternoon swim quite so easily.
Kiriş
Best for: Families and couples
Kiriş is the sort of place people choose because they don’t want much pulling them away from the hotel. The pebble coves are framed by trees, the larger resorts do most of the heavy lifting and evenings rarely become louder than the soundtrack from a nearby terrace. Kemer Town is only a short drive away if you fancy a livelier night.
Çamyuva
Best for: All Inclusive holidays and families
Çamyuva is a quieter, more spread-out resort, where larger All Inclusive hotels line the pebble beach. It’s the sort of place where breakfast rolls into a morning by the pool, before the afternoon slips by without venturing far from the hotel.
Tekirova
Best for: All Inclusive stays and premium hotels
Tekirova is where the mountains feel at their closest, with pine trees separating many of the resorts from the shoreline. Being near Phaselis gives you an excuse to leave the sun lounger for a few hours, before returning to the hotel for the rest of the day. It has a quieter, more polished feel than Kemer Town.
Çıralı & Olympos
Best for: Nature and quieter coastal breaks
The biggest difference here is what you won’t find. There are no rows of large package hotels, no evening entertainment schedules and no resort centre built around holidaymakers. Instead, Çıralı and Olympos keep things simple, with family-run guesthouses, a long pebble beach, the ancient ruins of Olympos and the natural flames of Yanartaş all close by.
Best Kemer holidays by type
All Inclusive holidays in Kemer
Kemer is one of Antalya's main All Inclusive destinations, particularly in Tekirova, Çamyuva and Göynük. Expect larger beachfront resorts where breakfast, lunch, dinner, local drinks and entertainment are all wrapped into one booking.
Family holidays in Kemer
Families are well looked after across Göynük, Kiriş and Çamyuva, where many hotels include kids’ clubs, splash pools and activities throughout the day. Pebble beaches with gentle entry into the sea make paddling easier for younger ones.
Couples & adults-only holidays in Kemer
Couples have plenty of quieter corners to choose from, with adults-only hotels, spa resorts and smaller bays away from Kemer Town. Evenings are just as likely to be spent enjoying a waterside dinner as sipping cocktails in the local bars.
Cheap & last-minute holidays to Kemer
Travelling in May, June, September or October can stretch your budget further than the busiest weeks of summer. If your dates are flexible, it’s also worth keeping an eye on our last-minute holidays to Kemer.
Luxury holidays in Kemer
Tekirova has some of Kemer’s most refined beachfront hotels, where sea-view rooms, spa facilities and attentive service take centre stage. It’s a good place to start if you’re planning a more indulgent stay.
Kemer vs. other Turkey resorts
Kemer, Turkey feels very different from Antalya, Alanya, Marmaris and Bodrum. The Taurus Mountains reach almost to the shoreline, giving this stretch of coast a greener, more dramatic setting, while All Inclusive stays are often easier on the budget. Its beaches are mostly pebble rather than sand. If you’re comparing holidays to Turkey, Antalya brings city life into the mix, Alanya has a bigger resort centre, and Marmaris and Bodrum put more focus on marinas and evenings by the water.
Best time to go to Kemer
Kemer’s holiday season usually runs from around May until October. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, while May, June, September and October are favourites with many visitors thanks to warm weather, lower prices than peak summer and fewer crowds. Flights from the UK take around four hours, followed by a transfer of about 1.5 hours from Antalya Airport, so you’re never too far from the coast after landing.
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