- Kemer
- Belek
- Where is better: in Belek or Kemer?
The southern coast of Turkey is rich in beautiful cities, which have long become the favorite Russian resorts. From May to October there is an active tourist life, both young tourists and families with children come here to relax. Each of the cities has its own characteristics and advantages. Therefore, choosing whether to visit Belek or Kemer is not so easy. To make the right choice, you need to understand what these resorts are.
Kemer
Kemer
Kemer is located 40 kilometers from Antalya. The city is located among mountains and dense coniferous forests, on a picturesque rocky coast. The beaches of Kemer are mostly covered with pebbles, but such beaches are artificially created for those who like to soak up the sand. Such a vacation is offered by respectable hotels, of which there are not so many in Kemer, and with a more budgetary vacation, you will have to use pebble beaches.
Kemer is a young resort, created especially for family holidays at a relatively low price. Various entertainments are offered here in different parts of the city: Beldibi is more suitable for lovers of outdoor activities, Tekirova or Kirish are ideal for families with children, and Kemer itself will appeal to lovers of nightlife, restaurants and bars.
The beaches for families with children may not be very convenient - if you can sunbathe and admire the clear water here without problems, then with access to the water and small children may have difficulties because of the pebbles covering the beaches.
Usually young people come to Kemer on vacation. There is a very rich selection of entertainment: concerts, hammams, foam discos. There are also a lot of excursions: bus tours, hiking and even a donkey safari. The city embankment is an ideal place for walks and photo shoots.
Belek
Belek
Belek is a prestigious resort town with high quality service, golf courses and five-star hotel complexes. The road from the airport to Belek takes less than an hour.
Belek does not have such beautiful surroundings as Kemer, however, on the territory of hotel complexes there are no less beautiful places - well-groomed parks, stables, playgrounds and tennis courts. The city is located far from industrial enterprises, so the air and water are very clean here. This is a prestigious resort with much higher prices than budget Kemer.
In addition to five-star hotels, here you can find unspoilt sandy beaches, spa, the opportunity to attend horse riding courses or play golf on excellent courses. There is a lot of entertainment for children: water parks, playgrounds. In this case, you can always leave them to the educators. The nightlife is not very rich here, but you can always get to Antalya, with its many bars and nightclubs.
There are practically no budget hotels in Belek. There are no special attractions in this city, to visit the excursion, you will have to go to one of the neighboring cities - Side, Antalya or Ephesus. However, a lot of entertainment, including the famous Troy water park, fully compensate for this disadvantage.
Where is better: in Belek or Kemer?
Kemer
It is difficult to say which of these Turkish cities is the best for recreation; rather, it should be said that these resort cities have completely different target audiences. Their differences are quite obvious.
- In Kemer, the water is crystal clear, and the beaches are covered with small pebbles. It is very beautiful, but it will be much more interesting for children to build sand castles on the coast of Belek, albeit with more turbid water.
- Kemer is a bustling city with the largest number of young people among tourists. If you are into some fun, you will love it here, but lovers of a quiet holiday in Kemer may not be too comfortable.
- Belek is very poor in attractions, while Kemer is rich in excursions for young people and couples.
- In Belek, the climate is warmer and even the water is a couple of degrees warmer, the humidity is also higher here. Kemer has a more temperate climate and is more suitable for those who do not like heat.
- In Kemer, you can find many shops and markets, while in Belek for shopping you will have to go to nearby Antalya.
- Hotels in Kemer are simpler and cheaper, while Bela offers a more expensive holiday, albeit more beautiful.
- Kemer pleases with a varied nature, forests and rocks. Belek is a well-groomed city far from wild nature.
In general, we can say that Kemer is an excellent place for recreation for young and poor lovers of beautiful nature and attractions. It is suitable for those who want to go on excursions, love nightlife, prefer shopping, and have a limited budget. Belek is ideal for the following categories of tourists: families with small children, fans of a quiet holiday, lovers of comfort, who prefer a luxurious vacation in prestigious hotels.
