Town in Antalya, Turkey
Kemer for solo travelers
Is Kemer good for solo travel?
Resort town with pebble beaches and pine mountains, 45 km from Antalya. Good for beach, hiking and diving trips in season; many places shut Nov–Mar, and the town is built for package holidays.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 3/5 · Good, with some effort |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Common in tourist areas |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable in resort areas. Dress normally in town; some staring or touting happens. Use taxis late and watch drinks. |
How to meet people in Kemer
Beach clubs, dive centers, boat trips and canyon tours; hostels are few, so most solo travellers meet on group activities and at hotel events.
Good things to do alone
- Ride the Tahtalı cable car to 2,365 m
- Walk the ruins of ancient Phaselis
- Swim in the Göynük Canyon
- Hike a section of the Lycian Way
- Join a day boat trip with snorkelling
Where to stay in Kemer
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Kemer center and marina | Restaurants, bars, shops and the beach promenade |
| Çamyuva and Tekirova | Quiet resorts and the Tahtalı cable car |
| Göynük and Beldibi | Calmer villages with canyon and beach access |
Solo travel across Turkey
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Antalya | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Cappadocia | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bodrum | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Fethiye | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Alanya | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Izmir | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Kaş | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Ölüdeniz | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Marmaris | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Dalyan | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Selçuk | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Gaziantep | 4/5 | Limited |
| Pamukkale | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Ankara | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Kuşadası | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Side | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Çeşme | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Kemer | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Kalkan | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Trabzon | 3/5 | Limited |
| Bursa | 3/5 | Limited |
| Didim | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Belek | 2/5 | Common in tourist areas |
Quick answers
Is Kemer good for solo travelers?
Good, with some effort (3/5). Resort town with pebble beaches and pine mountains, 45 km from Antalya.
How do you meet people in Kemer?
Beach clubs, dive centers, boat trips and canyon tours; hostels are few, so most solo travellers meet on group activities and at hotel events. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Kemer?
Common in tourist areas.
Is Kemer safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable in resort areas. Dress normally in town; some staring or touting happens. Use taxis late and watch drinks.
More about Kemer
Going to Kemer solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Kemer meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
- Antalya Airport (DHMI)
- Turkish e-Visa
- Tahtalı Cable Car
- Kemer State Hospital (Antalya Public Hospitals)
- Memorial Antalya Hospital
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