Which is better for rest - Alanya or Kemer? We will tell you the best places to relax in 2021. Learn about beaches, weather, attractions, prices for tours, hotels, food, excursions, and vehicle rentals.
Tours
Let's compare the prices for vouchers to Alanya and Kemer for two people for 7 nights, with a flight from Moscow.
Kemer. In the off-season - from November to April - holidays in Kemer are inexpensive. Tours to 3 * hotels cost from 33 thousand rubles. In the beach season, prices rise slightly higher.
Prices for tours to Kemer in the high season of 2021:
Alanya. In the low season, vouchers to a 3 * hotel cost from 33 thousand rubles. Prices for tours to Alanya in the high season of 2021:
What to choose - Kemer or Alania? Both resorts are located on the Mediterranean coast and are in great demand during the high season. Tours to Alanya are a little cheaper, and there is more choice of hotels.
Beaches and sea
Before the vacation, tourists ask themselves the question - where is the best place to relax by the sea, in Kemer or Alanya?
Kemer. The Turkish resort is famous for its excellent pebble beaches. Some hotels have beach areas with fine imported sand.
Alania. People come to the resort for the beautiful sandy beaches. The seashore is covered with clean white sand with a yellowish tint. Occasionally, there are areas of pebbles and individual stones. Alanya is considered a wonderful place for families with children and elderly tourists.
Where is better. Relax in Kemer if you like pebble beaches. Those who cannot imagine summer without a sandy coast go to Alanya.
Where is the sea cleaner - in Alanya or in Kemer? Thanks to well-rounded pebbles, the sea water in Kemer is clean and transparent. There is absolutely no suspension in it. In Alanya, after storms, the sea becomes muddy.
Public beaches in Turkey are free. The beach areas owned by the hotels are available only for their own. But you shouldn't be upset! Buy any drink at the hotel bar or pay for a sun lounger and you will be allowed to the private beach.
In both resorts, the beaches are equipped with everything you need for a great holiday by the sea. The coast is clean, so many of the beaches of Alanya and Kemer have been awarded the Blue Flag. To rent a set of two sun loungers and sun umbrellas, you need to pay 10-15 TRY.
Weather and climate
The southern coast of Turkey has a mild Mediterranean climate. Kemer and Alania are some of the warmest resorts in the country. The beach season is long here, so a lot of tourists come here.
Kemer. It is located north of Alanya, so it is less hot and stuffy here in summer. There are cool currents near the coast and sometimes storms occur. In May and June, the sea in Kemer is not yet warm enough.
Alania. The holiday season in Alanya starts earlier and ends later. In the height of summer, the coast is dry and sultry. In the daytime, the air warms up to + 33 ... + 35 ° С, and the temperature of the sea water is + 25 ... + 27 ° С.
Where is better. What to choose for a vacation in June or October - Alanya or Kemer? At the beginning of summer and during the velvet season, the air and sea are warmer in Alanya. In mid-September in Alanya + 26 ... + 28 ° С, and in Kemer + 24 ... + 27 ° С.
Vacation prices
Compare where is cheaper vacation in Turkey - in Alanya or in Kemer.
Accommodation prices. Accommodation in Alanya is cheaper than in Kemer. The main reason is the size of the resorts. Alanya is a large recreation center, there are many hotels on the coast, and the competition between them is higher. Young people prefer club hotels, and couples with children prefer 4-5 * hotels with children's pools, animation and all the necessary amenities.
Since the holiday season in Alanya is long, most of the hotels do not close for the winter, but only reduce prices. In Kemer, on the other hand, many hotels are closed during the low season.
Prices for a double room in Alanya and Kemer at the peak of the tourist season 2021:
| Alanya | Kemer | |
| Hotel 1-2 * | 29€ | 30€ |
| Hotel 3 * | 35€ | 30€ |
| Hotel 4 * | 57€ | 62€ |
| Hotel 5 * | 84€ | 140€ |
| Guesthouse | 25€ | 32€ |
Food prices. According to tourists, food in Alanya and Kemer costs the same. Turkish fast food is sold at 10-14 TRY per serving. Seafood costs TRY 20-60, bacon scrambled eggs TRY 15-20, and meat steak - TRY 50. Look for the cheapest food in a cafe where locals dine. Food prices in Turkey →
Excursion prices... From both resorts, tourists are taken on interesting excursions with Russian-speaking guides. Distances from Alanya to natural and historical sights are long. The journey is long, so vacationers are picked up from hotels earlier and returned home later.
A sightseeing tour of Antalya from Kemer costs 30 €, and a trip to Cappadocia - 110 €. A sightseeing tour of Alanya will cost 14 €, a tour to Cappadocia - 70 €. In Turkish resorts, vacationers are offered yachting trips, horseback riding tours, jeep safari, rafting and sea fishing.
Transport rental prices... Economy class car rental in Alanya costs from 180 TRY per day. In Kemer, prices are slightly lower. Renting a car of the same class will cost from 130-140 TRY per day.
Sights
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster sites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
Resorts in the south of Turkey attract not only good beach holidays. Where are more interesting places - in Alanya or in Kemer?
Kemer. A small modern resort has grown on the site of coastal villages. There are no special attractions in the town itself, but here there is colorful nature and very picturesque views. The ancient city of Phaselis is located 10 km from Kemer. From Kemer, trips to the Beldibi caves, Tahtali, the fiery Chimera mountain and ancient Olympos are popular. What to see in Kemer →
Alania. The popular resort beats Kemer in terms of the number of attractions. The symbol of the city is the Kyzyl-Kule stone tower of the 13th century. Another historical monument - the Byzantine fortress Ich-Kale - is located on the top of a hill that rises above the city. Several ancient buildings and the ruins of a medieval castle have been preserved on its territory. Visit the old mosque, the Archaeological Museum, and the Ataturk House Museum Admire the stalactites and stalagmites in Damlatash Cave, go to Lovers' Cave, Pirate Cave and Phosphoric Cave.
What's better. If you are planning a beach vacation and a minimum of excursions within the city or region, choose Alanya. For active tourists who are interested not only in swimming and sunbathing, but also traveling for a long time, Kemer is more suitable. From here it is more convenient to get to Pamukkale, to the picturesque canyon of Goynuk, Demre, Mir and Kekova.
Where is better - in Alanya or in Kemer
Turkish resorts do not differ too much in terms of conditions and cost of rest. Tour prices are almost the same. If you are not tired of the resort bustle, come to Alanya. Kemer will appeal to those who like active rest.
When choosing a resort, it is important to decide on the transfer. Most flights from Russia are received by Antalya. Kemer is located 35-40 minutes from the airport, and it takes 3-3.5 hours to get to Alanya. The proximity to the airport is important for tourists who want to fly from Antalya to Istanbul or Israel.
Where is it better to go with children - to Alanya or to Kemer? Alanya is slightly warmer, drier and has sandy beaches. Kemer is humid in summer, but cooler, there are many pine trees, green places for walking and clean air.
According to tourists' reviews, the rest in Kemer is more suitable for youth. The resort has many stylish clubs, bars and live entertainment. Alanya is good for a leisurely family vacation.
