Kemer*
Kemer is a seaside resort and district of Antalya Province on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, 43 km (27 mi) west of the city of Antalya, on the Turkish Riviera. Kemer is on the Gulf of Antalya, 53 km (33 mi) of sea coast with the skirts of the western Taurus Mountains behind. The coast has the typical Mediterranean hot, dry weather and warm sea. Until the early 1980s this was a quiet rural district but today the town of Kemer and coastal villages in the district play a very important part in tourism in Turkey.
History 
Kemer was the ancient Greek city of Idyros, member of the Lycian League, which after the Ottoman era was called Eski Köy (Old Village) until a 23 km (14 mi) long stone wall was built in 1916 - 1917 to channel the mountain stream water and protect the town from flooding, which until then had been a persistent problem. The name Kemer refers to those walls. Before the population exchange between Greece and Turkey, greek families lived in the area with the Turks of the area peacefully coexisting. There is even a water mill that still exists in the village of Aslanbucak that used to belong to the Greeks of the village of Kemer and Aslanbucak, but the water mill is currently located in private property. Until the 1960s there was no road connection and the district was accessible only by boat. Then a road was built and from the 1980s onwards this was followed by a great investment in infrastructure, planned by the state and funded by the World Bank, aimed at developing a large tourist industry.
Demographics
The district has a population of 36,010 according to the 2010 census.[3] The town itself has 20,785 inhabitants. Kemer has 4 municipalities (Beldibi, Çamyuva, Göynük, Tekirova) and 4 villages.
Economy
The economy of Kemer district is mostly based on tourism. In the district, which has been declared a first-degree tourism area, there are generally touristic businesses on the coast. Especially orange, lemon and tangerine are grown in the region where agriculture and fruit growing. Recently, pomegranate cultivation has also become widespread.
Tourism in Kemer 
One of the major attractions of Kemer is its natural environment; including the sea, mountains and pine forests. The shore from Beldibi to Tekirova consists of a number of beaches in bays of various sizes, mostly stoney rather than sand. Supported by transport and communication links, and related municipal services, Kemer has a large proportion of the hotel bed capacity of the Antalya region, and attracts visitors from countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and in recent years families from Russia.Many of the visitors come as part of low-cost all-inclusive package deals but tourism is still the mainstay of the local economy. There are so many visitors that most shops in Kemer are set up to sell things like leather jackets to overseas visitors and trade in the euro as well as the Turkish lira.
Moonlight Beach near Kemer Kemer's 320 berth marina offers several restaurants for the tourists as well as being a wintering-over marina for liveaboard sailors from the USA, England and parts of Europe. Göynük (Goynuk) Canyon, Ulupınar, Olympos, Chimaera, Phaselis, Three Islands and Eco Park are the touristic sites of the Kemer area. The town of Kemer has a number of clubs, bars and restaurants, blue flag beaches and a 320 capacity yacht marina. Coastal villages include Beldibi, Kiriş, Çayova, Aslanbucak, Kuzdere, Beycik, Çamyuva, Göynük, and Çıralı. Annual events in the area include art exhibitions in Phaselis, boat races, WRC (World Rally Championship), Turkey Offshore Championship, Turkey Motocross Championship, Phaselis Art Festival, and Kemer Carnival. International pop stars and Djs, such as Tarkan and DJ Tiesto, give summer concerts on this coast. The Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey (Turkish: Cumhurbaşkanlığı Bisiklet Turu) is a professional road bicycle racing stage race held each spring. Tthere is rising number of outdoor enthusiasts visiting Kemer for trekking the Lycian Way and for mountainbikin.
Climate 
Kemer has a hot Mediterranean climate with very hot, long and dry summers with cool, rainy winters. In the height of summer temperatures frequently exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
Transport 
Kemer Bus Terminal, which was put into operation in 1990, has facilitated the transportation of the district. There are bus services to Kemer Bus Terminal from almost every city in Turkey. There are regular shuttles from the surrounding districts to Kemer Bus Station every day.
Places of interest 
Sites of natural interest
Adrasan Bay - 2 kilometres of beach.
The Çıralı village and 4 km (2 mi) beach.
Used for nature walks and sections of the Lycian Way.
Üç Adalar (Three Islands) - visited by scuba divers.
Göynük Canyon İkiz Kayalar (Twin Rocks)
The village of Ulupınar, with its mountain spring water.
There are a number of caves including Beldibi, and the Molla hole in the east face of Tahtalı mountain.
The Taurus Mountains offering hiking or tours with SUVs. And the 2069 ± 500 years old oriental pane can be found in Gedelme village
Historical sites 
Chimaera - the natural burning rock of Greek mythology.
The ancient cities of Phaselis and Olympos.
The town of Kemer itself has some remains of antique Idryos, a Byzantine church and a Seljuk Turkish hunting lodge.
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Beldibi
Beldibi (Turkey) is a resort village spread in the province of Antalya near the city of Kemer. The population of the area is not more than 10 thousand people. Beldibi is about 50 km from Antalya Airport, and 13 km from the center of Kemer.
 The village is located on the Mediterranean coast and stretches for 7 km along its shores parallel to the Taurus Mountains. In general, Beldibi is a long street along which hotels, residential buildings and trading shops are built. A few decades ago, the village of Beldibi in Turkey was a simple village, where mainly shepherds lived. It is believed that the first settlements in this area appeared in the 2nd-1st centuries. BC. At the end of the 20th century, the first hotels were built here, and since that time the village began to develop as a tourist attraction.
Today, Beldibi is a popular Turkish resort, offering travelers a developed infrastructure, picturesque beaches and interesting sights.
 
Infrastructure 
There are more than two dozen hotels in Beldibi, among which you can find both budget-friendly establishments without stars, and elite five-star hotels on the seashore. Along the main street of Ataturk Caddesi, a variety of cafes and restaurants serving local cuisine are lined up. There are also good shopping opportunities: local bazaars and small shops are at the disposal of tourists. Among beach activities, water sports are featured here, such as parasailing, banana and water scooter rides. So in Beldibi there is where to go and what to see. The main street of Ataturk Caddesi The village is quite miniature, so it is easy to move around on foot. And if you want to go to neighboring resorts, you can always use the services of taxi drivers or take a dolmush. Holidays in Beldibi will primarily appeal to lovers of peace and silence. It is quite comfortable here, there are no noisy bars and clubs. Well, those who can’t imagine their vacation without nightlife and rich shopping will always find opportunities for such events in nearby Kemer. An overview of the beaches of Kemer and its environs can be viewed on this page .
 
Sights
Despite its miniature size, the village of Beldibi in Turkey offers a look at a number of interesting sights. Some of them are located on the territory of the facility, others in the surrounding area.
Beldibi Mosque 
What to see in Beldibi first? Being at the resort, be sure to visit the main village mosque. The attraction is located in the very center of the village, so finding it is not difficult. This is a very young mosque, built in the current century, is a miniature structure, in the center decorated with a large green dome. The entrance to the building is built in the form of an arched terrace, the roof of which is crowned with 3 small domes. The temple has only 1 minaret with a tower, painted in a bright green color characteristic of Islam.
Beldibi Cave 
Among the attractions of the Beldibi village in Turkey, the local caves are most famous. They were discovered by Turkish scientists in 1956 and became a real discovery in archaeological circles. After extensive research in the caves, it was possible to recognize 6 layers belonging to different historical periods. Fragments of ancient household items and weapons were also found on their territory. Many of the items found were made from animal bones. Beldibi Cave Today, these artifacts can be viewed in the main museum of Antalya. And in the caves themselves, even nowadays it is easy to distinguish between ancient drawings depicting people and animals. The attraction lies on the banks of the Beldibi River, on the opposite side of which is also worth a visit to a modest but picturesque waterfall.
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