Beach Guide
The Kemer region boasts some of the most diverse beaches on the Turkish Riviera — from the resort-lined Moonlight Beach to the wild, undeveloped sands of Çıralı and Patara. Whether you want a beach club with sunbeds and service or a secluded cove accessible only by car, this guide covers the 10 best beaches near Kemer, all reachable with a rental car.
Kemer's coastline stretches 40 km from Beldibi in the north to Tekirova in the south, with the Taurus Mountains as a dramatic backdrop. The beaches here fall into three categories: resort beaches (central Kemer, with facilities and beach clubs), ancient ruin beaches (Phaselis, Olympos — swim among 2,000-year-old ruins), and wild beaches (Çıralı, Adrasan, Patara — protected, undeveloped, and spectacular). A rental car is essential to explore beyond the main Kemer beach — the best spots are spread along 150 km of coastline.
Top 5 resort & central beaches: (1) Moonlight Beach — Kemer's main beach, blue flag, pebbly but clean, with beach clubs and water sports. (2) Kemer Marina Beach — smaller, quieter, near the marina restaurants. (3) Göynük Beach — family-friendly, mix of sand and pebbles. (4) Beldibi Beach — long, quiet, backed by mountains. (5) Kiriş Beach — near Maxx Royal resort, well-maintained. All are free to access (sunbed rental extra) and have parking nearby.
Top 5 wild & ancient beaches: (1) Phaselis Beach — three bays within an ancient city, swim among Lycian ruins. (2) Çıralı Beach — 4 km of undeveloped golden sand, turtle nesting site. (3) Olympos Beach — at the mouth of a river valley, backed by ruins and lemon groves. (4) Adrasan Beach — hidden cove 45 minutes south, 2 km of golden sand with mountain views. (5) Patara Beach — 18 km long, Turkey's longest sandy beach, worth the 2.5-hour drive. Each has detailed individual guides in this collection.
Moonlight Beach is the best resort beach (facilities, blue flag, central). For natural beauty, Çıralı Beach is unbeatable — 4 km of wild, undeveloped sand. For swimming among ruins, Phaselis Beach is unique. It depends what you're looking for.
Yes — all public beaches in Turkey are free to access by law. You may pay for sunbed/umbrella rental (€3–5) at resort beaches. Wild beaches like Çıralı and Adrasan are completely free with no facilities. Phaselis charges park entry (~€1).
For central Kemer beaches — no, you can walk. For Phaselis, Çıralı, Olympos, Adrasan, and Patara — a car is essential. Public transport is limited or non-existent. A rental car (from €55/day) unlocks ALL the beaches.