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Overview
Like many resort towns, Kemer was purpose-built and thus has little local flavour, with all of its amenities aimed at tourists on holiday. Kemer's setting, however, is incredibly beautiful, and it supposedly had its origins as a Lycian settlement. The small seaside town of Kemer is situated in a forested valley surrounded by the western Taurus Mountains, close to the larger, livelier resort of Antalya. It boasts a lovely marina with a promenade down to the beach, and tastefully designed hotels and houses spread along the shore, and there are many bays and coves to explore. An interesting place to visit is the Yoruk (Nomad) Park where visitors can see traditional craftsmen at work under leafy trees. There are also several pedestrianised streets with a number of shops, restaurants, and bars. The town itself is small with few major attractions, and day trips to neighbouring Beldibi or Antalya are recommended, as are trips to the ancient sites of Phaselis and Olympos, as well as the fascinating, permanent natural vents, known as the Fires of Chimaera, that release burning methane and whose flames were used by sailors to navigate at night. A trip up the 'Sea to Sky' cablecar to the 7,800 foot (2,365m) summit of Mt Tahtalý is a worthwhile experience. Many hotels in Kemer offer their own entertainment and activities for guests, and several have private beach access. Most of the beaches in Kemer are pebble, but a few, including those near the marina, are sand. Kemer therefore suits those looking for little else but an extremly relaxing holiday.