With pine-clad mountains dropping straight to a clear sea, Kemer is one of the easiest and prettiest day trips from Antalya. Just west along the coast, it offers pebbly blue-flag beaches, a lively marina, the soaring Tahtalı cable car, and gateway access to ancient Phaselis. Whether you want a beach day or a bit of adventure, here is how to make the most of a day in Kemer.
Book a Kemer day tour or activity
✅ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before · ✅ Reserve now, pay later
Check Price & Availability ›🔵 HOW TO GET THERE
Kemer is around 45 km southwest of Antalya, roughly a 45 to 60 minute drive along a scenic coast road. Frequent buses and dolmuşes run from Antalya’s bus terminal, making it an easy and cheap trip without a car. Driving gives you more freedom to reach the beaches and Tahtalı, while an organised tour handles the logistics for you.
🔵 WHAT TO DO IN A DAY
Kemer packs a lot in. Spend the morning on one of its clean pebble beaches or at the marina, then head up the Tahtalı cable car for staggering mountain-and-sea views. History lovers can explore the romantic seaside ruins of Phaselis, with its ancient harbours and swim-friendly bays. There are also boat trips, water sports, and a buzzy centre with shops and restaurants. It is easy to combine two or three of these in a day.
🔵 BEST BEACHES AND AREAS
Kemer’s central beach and marina are convenient, while nearby spots like Moonlight Beach are popular for families. Just along the coast, the villages of Göynük, Beldibi, and Tekirova have their own lovely beaches and canyons, and Phaselis has some of the prettiest swimming coves in the area. If you want quieter sand, head to one of the smaller neighbouring bays.
🔵 TIPS FROM A LOCAL
Start early to fit in both a beach and the cable car, and check the weather before going up Tahtalı, as cloud can hide the view. Bring water shoes for the pebble beaches, sun protection, and cash for smaller spots. If you only have one day, pick a theme, beach and marina, or cable car and Phaselis, rather than rushing to do everything.
🔵 FAQ INTRO
Quick answers about a Kemer day trip.
How do you get from Antalya to Kemer?
Kemer is about 45 km southwest of Antalya, a 45 to 60 minute drive. Frequent buses and dolmuşes run from Antalya’s bus terminal, or you can drive or take an organised tour.
Is Kemer worth a day trip?
Yes. In one day you can enjoy clean pebble beaches, the marina, the Tahtalı cable car, and the ancient ruins of Phaselis, all in a beautiful mountain-meets-sea setting.
What is there to do in Kemer?
Beaches, the marina, the Tahtalı cable car, Phaselis ancient city, boat trips, and water sports, plus a lively centre with shops and restaurants and quieter beaches in nearby villages.
Are Kemer’s beaches sandy?
Mostly pebbly rather than sandy, so water shoes are handy. The water is clean and clear, and several beaches hold Blue Flag status.