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One of the leading
attractivenesses of Kemer is its natural beauty. Sea, forest and
mountains are joining at one point. For example, reaching sea waves
till pine trees and usage of pine trees as shady spots at beaches
is very attractive. Clearance of the sea, green of forest is another
beauty in Kemer. Presence of Faselis, Olympos like antic regions
near to it is another attractiveness. It is possible to reach Faselis
and Olympos from Kemer by maritime lines and road. Recently organized
safari tours to Sögüt Cuması, Altinyaka Dere Village like high places
can also be mentioned among regional attractiveness. Caverns
are also other attractiveness within the region. One of these caverns,
Beldibi cavern is 27 km south west of Antalya, and at shore. Ruins
of prehistoric ages are found. Another valuble to see cavern is
Molla Deliği cavern, and present on eastern slope of Mount Tahtalı,
which rises at west of Kemer. You can only reach to this cavern
by foot from Aşağı Kuzeydere or Tekirova villages on Kemer - Kumluca
highway. You should walk 3.5 - 4 hours from both villages.
Ancient Cities
Phaselis : It is at 58th km of Antalya - Finike road. It is
also possible to reach Phaselis city by maritime lines, which is
15 km away from Kemer. It is thought that one of the eastern coastal
cities of Lycia, Phaselis is one of the commercial cities of Hellenistic
Age of VIth century B. C. It becomes a bishop center during Romans.
Thick walls of eastern port of Phasellis, composed of three ports,
are still in good condition. Western port, whose front and western
parts are remained under sands is appropriate for having a swim.
Most parts of the ruins, which are on ground in Phaselis are remained
from Roman period. These ruins are; port, castle walls, Zeus Temple,
King Antonius Caravella road, also twenty lined theater ruins. Peninsula's
throat part composing street is marvelous. It begins from south
port and reaches to city gates. It is thought that it is also used
as a stadium from time to time due to width and shortness of this
street. Because history writes that two important athletism competitions
are performed within Phaselis. There are two temples near to Agora.
One of them is constructed for the sake of "Athena Polias",
which is a highly important goddess for Phaselis. Other one is for
the sake of "Heista" and "Hermes". There were
bronze made spear of Homer's mythological hero, Acchileus within
Athena among these temples. Building ruins, a church as well as
houses of bishops among these ruins can be faced at sides of the
street. Aqueducts, which are covering the water needs of the city,
are constructed with Roman style and still in very good condition.
There is also a museum, in which some ancient pieces of art excavated
in Phaselis. Also here is drawing attention as an ideal promenade
and beach place, composed of a shallow bay, fine sands and a forest,
and mountain, sea besides historical beauties.
Olympos : It is between Kemer and Adrasan. After passing
Phaselis, a plate on Antalya - Kumluca road, shows Olympos road.
Çıralı is an ancient coastal village beside Olympos. The city, which
is found on 2nd century B. C. is emptied on 6th century. Famous
Bellerophontres - Chimera war is made here. An hour of walking on
a tight and uneven slope coming from a river bed after Çıralı will
bring you to Chimera's unique natural ambient. Chimera is known
by the natives as "Yanartaş" due to continuously burning
natural gas, which is coming from mountain.
Sports Activities
Jeep Safari : Daily
jeep safaris from Kemer to Toroslar, are organized by agencies,
expert on this subject.
Bicycle Tours : Tourism agencies are organizing bicycle tours
on routes at Kemer's environment.
Horse Riding : There is horse riding possibility with horse
riding teachers in the stables within resort facilities at Kemer
and its environment, in case of requirement.
Yachting : Kemer Yacht Port is serving a qualified service
to the yachters. Blue tours, first founded in Kemer, is giving the
possibility to see bays and ports between Kemer and Kaş, antic settlements
and natural beauties.
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