Kemer Travel Guide: Pine Mountains, Marinas & Antalya Airport Transfers

Kemer is the prettiest stretch of the Antalya coast, and the most underrated. Here the Taurus Mountains come right down to the water, so instead of a flat resort strip you get pine-clad slopes, clear pebble-and-shingle coves, and a backdrop of peaks that stay green all summer. It is cooler and fresher than the resorts to the east, with a smart marina, a walkable centre, and some of the best scenery on the whole Riviera.

The landscape is the headline. The drive in from Antalya hugs the coast beneath the mountains, and the resorts — Beldibi, Göynük, Kemer centre, Çamyuva, Tekirova — are tucked into bays along it. The sea is strikingly clear (pebble beaches keep the water clean), which makes Kemer a favourite for snorkelling and diving.

Outdoorsy travellers love it. Göynük Canyon, with its turquoise pools and walkways, the cable car up Tahtalı Mountain (2,365 m) for views over the entire coast, and the ancient ruins of Phaselis with its three little harbour bays are all within a short drive. The marina at Kemer centre is the smart end, with yachts, boutiques and waterfront dining.

Kemer suits couples, families and active travellers more than party-seekers — the vibe is relaxed and scenic rather than loud. Tekirova and Çıralı (a little further) are quieter and greener still.

Kemer lies about 55 km southwest of Antalya Airport (AYT) — a 50-minute drive that is, frankly, one of the loveliest airport runs in Turkey, curving along the coast with the mountains on one side and the sea on the other.

Because the road winds a little and the resorts are spread along the bay, a private transfer makes particular sense here: the driver takes you to your specific hotel (Beldibi and Göynük are closer; Tekirova is further), rather than a shared shuttle dropping you on the main road. WeCare runs it from €35 per vehicle, fixed at booking, met inside arrivals, flight tracked, child seats free. Book the Antalya Airport → Kemer transfer here.

Your driver meets you at AYT with a name board and takes the coastal road to your Kemer-area hotel. Because the resorts are strung along 30 km of coast, knowing exactly which bay you are staying in matters — a private driver gets you to the right door without the guesswork. The scenery does the rest; this is the rare transfer people actually enjoy.

• Pick your bay: Beldibi/Göynük are closest to Antalya and the airport; Kemer centre has the marina and nightlife; Tekirova and Çıralı are the quietest and greenest.
• Pebble beaches: bring or buy water shoes — the clear water is worth it.
• Don't miss: the Tahtalı cable car at sunset, Göynük Canyon, and a boat trip to Phaselis.
• Best time: May–June and September–October; the mountains keep Kemer a touch fresher than the eastern resorts in peak summer.

How far is Kemer from Antalya Airport? About 55 km, a scenic 50-minute coastal drive.

How much is a transfer to Kemer? From €35 per vehicle with a private WeCare transfer, fixed at booking and shared by your party.

Which Kemer resort should I choose? Beldibi/Göynük for proximity, Kemer centre for the marina, Tekirova/Çıralı for quiet and nature.

Is Kemer good for families? Yes — calm clear coves, mountain day trips, and short, comfortable transfers.

Should I pre-book the transfer? Yes — with resorts spread along the coast, a private driver delivers you to the right hotel door. Reserve here.