Dishes you should try in Kemer: Grilled Fish (Balık Izgara), Piyaz and Şiş Kebap. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Kemer is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Kemer
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Grilled Fish (Balık Izgara)
Sea bass, sea bream and red mullet freshly caught in the Mediterranean are served grilled at Kemer's coastal restaurants.
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Piyaz
Prepared with dried beans, onions, parsley and tahini, Antalya piyaz is an indispensable meze on traditional tables in Kemer as well.
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Şiş Kebap
Lamb threaded on skewers and grilled over embers, şiş kebap is widely served in Kemer's restaurants.
Dishes from Antalya Cuisine
What to eat in Antalya →These dishes are known throughout Antalya province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Antalya Piyazı (bean salad with tahini sauce)
A piyaz with a geographical indication, in which dried beans meet a tahini and vinegar sauce; it is usually served with şiş köfte.
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Antalya Kabak Tatlısı (pumpkin dessert)
A pumpkin dessert with a registered geographical indication.
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Finike Portakalı (Finike oranges)
Washington Navel oranges with a geographical indication, grown in the alluvial soils of the Akçay and Alakır streams.
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Korkuteli Karyağdı Armudu (Korkuteli karyağdı pears)
A pear with a geographical indication, specific to Korkuteli.
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Alanya Yenidünyası (Alanya loquats)
Alanya yenidünyası (loquat), harvested in spring, with a geographical indication.
What to Buy in Kemer: Local Products
- Citrus Fruits Oranges and lemons are grown on the coastal parts of Kemer.
- Pine Honey (Çam Balı) Pine honey produced in the pine forests surrounding Kemer is known for its dark colour and distinctive aroma.
What Kemer Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Lycian Way
Important stages of the 540 km Lycian Way, which stretches from Fethiye to Antalya, pass through Kemer. The route between Phaselis and Olympos offers a walking experience with sea views.
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The Legend of Yanartaş
The flames of Yanartaş, which have not gone out for thousands of years, are associated in Greek mythology with the breath of the Chimaera monster killed by the hero Bellerophon. This legend is an important part of the region's cultural identity.
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International Tourism Culture
Kemer is an international holiday resort hosting millions of foreign tourists every year. With its all-inclusive hotels and beach clubs, it is one of the most popular destinations on the Turquoise Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Kemer?
Kemer is known for 3 local dishes, above all Grilled Fish (Balık Izgara), Piyaz and Şiş Kebap. Sea bass, sea bream and red mullet freshly caught in the Mediterranean are served grilled at Kemer's coastal restaurants.
What is Kemer famous for?
Kemer is known for Grilled Fish (Balık Izgara), Citrus Fruits and Lycian Way. Its best-known sights include Phaselis Ancient City and Olympos Ancient City.
What to buy in Kemer?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Kemer include Citrus Fruits and Pine Honey (Çam Balı).
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What to Eat in Other Districts of Antalya
- Akseki 7 dishes Akseki Pekmezli Dondurma (grape molasses ice cream), Keçi Tandırı (goat cooked in a clay oven) and Piyaz (white bean salad)
- Aksu 3 dishes Piyaz, Şiş Köfte and Tandır Fish (Tandır Balığı)
- Alanya 6 dishes Alanya Gülüklü (Hülüklü) Soup, Alanya Cağ Kebabı and Piyaz
- Demre 3 dishes Dishes Made with Demre Tomatoes, Balık Güveç (fish casserole) and Piyaz (white bean salad)
- Döşemealtı 3 dishes Piyaz (white bean salad), Tandır Kebabı (tandoor-baked lamb) and Döşemealtı halısı (Döşemealtı rug)
- Elmalı 3 dishes Elmalı Böreği, Keşkek and Elma Tatlısı
- Finike 5 dishes Finike Pidesi, Piyaz (bean salad) and Balık Çorbası
- Gazipaşa 4 dishes Muz Tatlısı (banana dessert), Piyaz (white bean salad) and Balık Izgara (grilled fish)
- Gündoğmuş 3 dishes Keçi Tandırı (goat cooked in a clay oven), Bazlama (flatbread) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
- İbradı 6 dishes İbradı Enek Pekmezi, Keçi Tandırı (goat tandır) and Bazlama
- Kaş 3 dishes Kaş Fish (Kaş Balığı), Piyaz and Octopus Salad (Ahtapot Salatası)
- Kepez 3 dishes Piyaz, Şiş Köfte and Tandır Kebabı
- Konyaaltı 3 dishes Piyaz, Balık Izgara and Dondurma
- Korkuteli 7 dishes Korkuteli Böreği (filo pastry), Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge) and Tandır Kebabı (clay oven lamb)
- Kumluca 3 dishes Piyaz, Domates Çorbası and Balık Izgara
- Manavgat 4 dishes Manavgat Fish, Piyaz and Şiş Köfte
- Muratpaşa 4 dishes Antalya Piyaz, Şiş Köfte and Hibeş
- Serik 7 dishes Piyaz (white bean salad), Tandır Kebabı (earth-oven lamb) and Balık Izgara (grilled fish)