Situated to the west of Antalya Kemer is an attractive man-made resort offering something for everyone. With its lovely sandy beaches, lively marina, colourful markets, bars, restaurants you can have an enjoyable holiday at a pace to suit your needs. For anyone who fancies dancing the night away Kemer has an ample supply of music bars and discos. There's much to see in this fascinating region, not to be missed are Yoruk Park an amazing view on how the Turks lived several hundred years ago. The remains of Phaselis are within easy reach and the rock tombs at Myra near Demre are just down the road, where you'll find the Church of St Nicholas, patron saint of children and the original Santa Claus. Cheap flights and holidays to Kemer are available.

Region - Turkish Riviera.
Country - Turkey.
Capital City - Ankara.
Language - Turkish. English widely spoken.
Religion - Islam.
Visas - 3 month visas are issued at point of entry for ?10. Passport must have a minimum validity of three months, six months is recommended.
Currency - Turkish Lira. About TL2.6million = ?1. From January 2005 New Turkish Lira introduced where YTL1 = TL1million.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Kemer.
Time Difference - GMT +2 hours.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Kemer Airport - AYT (Antalya).
Distance from Kemer Airport - Approximately 36 miles.
Taxi Fare from Kemer Airport - Approximately £28.

Driving in Turkey - In Kemer traffic drives on the left. British licence is acceptable if hiring a car. Taking your own car to Turkey requires international licence.
Electricity in Turkey - In Kemer it is 220 volts. Adaptor required.
Turkey International Dialing Code - 0090.
Kemer Public Phones - Coin and phonecard operated public telphones in Kemer.
Kemer Mobile Phones - All major networks in Kemer.

Turkey Emergency Numbers - Emergency numbers in Kemer 155 (police); 110 (fire); 112 (ambulance).
Kemer Health Risks - In Kemer precautions against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid are recommended. Depending on season and area visited precautions against Malaria also recommended.

Shop Opening Times in Kemer - Kemer Banks open 08.30-12.00 and 13.30-17.00 Mon-Fri. Kemer Shops open 09.30-19.00. Kemer Office hours (government) are 08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 Mon-Fri.

Public Holidays in Kemer - Kemer Public Holidays are January 1, 19-23, April 23, May 19, August 30, October 29, November 2-5.

Kemer Accommodation - In Kemer there is accommodation to suit every taste and pocket ranges from five-star hotels to more modest establishments. Five-star hotel prices are less than in most European countries. There are also motels in Kemer with separate chalets, holiday villages on the coast and bed and breakfast accommodation. Rooms in private homes are sometimes available. Kemer Campsites are clearly signposted. There are also facilities for young people and students.

Tipping in Kemer - Kemer hotels and restaurants include service in the bill, a tip of 5% is suggested. Tip taxi drivers 10%.

Kemer Standard of Living - In Kemer a Bottle of beer YTL3.9 (?1.50), can of coke YTL1.3 (50p), basic meal YTL26 (?10), good meal YTL39 (?15).

Kemer Climate - Kemer enjoys a Mediterranean climate of hot summers and mild winters on the Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.

Tourist Information on Kemer
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