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😉 Greetings to my regular and new readers! In the article “Turkey, Kemer: what to see for a tourist” – a story about a trip to these places. I hope that the information will be useful to travel lovers.
Kemer city
I heard about Kemer at a travel agency when I was planning my first vacation in Turkey. “Choose Kemer. There is more greenery here and the sea is cleaner. ” And so I did.
It is a resort and port city on the Mediterranean coast, 42 kilometers from Antalya, part of the Turkish Riviera. There are 20 locals in Kemer, mostly tourists. Before the highway was built, Kemer could only be reached by sea.
Clean air, coniferous forests and mountains all around, which come close to the Mediterranean Sea.
Tourists are interested in archaeological sites and natural landscapes. After all, the city is located in the historical region of ancient Lycia. The great commanders Alexander the Great and Mark Antony visited these parts.
Our hotel
Modern Kemer is a beach area with many hotels for different wallets. From very modest hotels to luxury hotel complexes.
We lived for two weeks in Tekirova, a tourist village in the Kemer region. We settled in the 4 * Jeans Club Hotels Festival. The hotel is a 5-storey building. Pine trees, pool, animation. Distance to private beach 200 meters. There is a transfer. The distance to the airport is 73 kilometers.
Friendly staff. The chef was French. For lunch and dinner, white and red wine in wooden barrels. Drink as much as you like. But everyone knew when to stop. If you evaluate our stay in this hotel, I will put a solid 4. Suitable for families with children.
On the beach of our hotel
Tours in Kemer
We did not notice any special sights in Kemer itself. There are many parks and a water park. There are many excursions from Kemer. Trips to Antalya, Myra Lycian, Pamukkale and boat trips are very popular. Rent a car.
Car rental without any problems!
We bought excursions from local tour bureaus on the streets. This is several times cheaper, and the service is higher than paying for excursions from the guides at the hotel.
Kekova Island
It is a small island in the sea. The area is only 4,5 sq. Km. You will see the ruins of the ancient city of Dolihiste, partially submerged by an earthquake. (XNUMXnd century AD).
City of Peace (Demre)
Demre is the capital of the ancient state of Lycia from the XNUMXth century BC.
These are holy places! A long time ago, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker was born here. The ancient church of St. Nicholas has survived, in which he preached for many years. There is also a tomb in which the relics of the Saint were located.
In the courtyard of the Church of St. Nicholas the Pleasant in Demre.
Here you will see the ancient Greco-Roman theater of the XNUMXth century AD. After the reconstruction, the theater building was used for gladiator fights.
Take seats in the hall according to the tickets purchased!
Lycian tombs
Lycia is unique for its rock tombs and sarcophagi in the rocks, which are more than 2000 years old. Many of them still have beautifully preserved frames.
The ancient Lycians believed that the dead should be buried as close to heaven as possible, as if this would help to get to heaven as soon as possible. The higher the deceased was buried, the richer he was. Some tombs are made in the shape of a house. The inscriptions have been preserved on them, unfortunately, many have not yet been deciphered.
Pamukkkale
Pamukkale – located at a distance of 280 km from Kemer, in the Denizli province. Travel by sightseeing bus 3,5 hours. Pammukale has 17 geothermal springs with water temperatures ranging from 35 to 100 ° C.
Pamukkale
White terraces arose on the side of the mountain from the deposition of salts from calcium-rich sources. In these springs, Cleopatra took baths.
Denizli carpet factory
Did you know that Turkey is in second place in silk production after China?
Be sure to visit the carpet factory. You will see the whole process of making silk threads from a cocoon. The technique of weaving carpets has not changed for many centuries. Perhaps you will buy a unique handmade Turkish rug. Taking pictures of carpets is strictly prohibited.
Bazaars
For shoppers, there are many clothing markets in Kemer. There is a food market on Ataturk Boulevard. Shopping centers have a wide selection of good products, but bargaining is easier at the bazaar.
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