Alanya or Kemer – where is it better to relax in 2021

Those who have already rested in Turkey more than once, without a doubt, prefer one of these popular resorts. But those who are just about to discover this country for themselves are in thought. Alanya or Kemer – where is it better to relax? Each of these places has its own advantages, its own characteristics. This applies to beaches and hotels, climate and attractions, entertainment and just the unique atmosphere that is inherent in each resort. Let's try to compare Alanya and Kemer, let's talk about the pros and cons. This will allow you to make a wise choice and not regret it.

Best time to travel

Traditionally, the summer months are the high season. Tours at this time are the most expensive.
But it is worth going to Alanya in July and August, first of all, for those who do not complain about their health. The air here is dry and hot, warming up to + 35 ° C and above. Many tourists spend most of the day in hotels where it is cool and comfortable, and they visit the beach in the morning and evening hours. Excursions under the scorching sun also lose some of their charm.

In June and September, the trip will be more comfortable – the sea is warm enough, but there is no sweltering heat. The velvet season is October, prices are lower, but you can still swim. The low season – from November to April – can be preferred if you are going to relax in a 5 * hotel, go sightseeing. In the hotel you will enjoy the comfort. At the same time, you can save a lot on accommodation.

In Kemer, the beach season is quite long. Already in May, the sea warms up to + 20C, you can swim until the beginning of November. The resort and its surroundings are famous for their attractions, the best time to visit them is March, April, October. September and October are great for families with young children and seniors.

Climate and weather

Both resorts are located on the southern coast of the country. The climate here is Mediterranean – very comfortable for vacationers. The beach season lasts so long that every tourist can find the best option for themselves.
Kemer is located north of Alanya. Therefore, if you can not stand the heat, you should prefer it.

Another feature of this resort is the undercurrents that bring coolness. Unrest and even storms at sea are more frequent here than in Alanya. In May, you should not come here with children – the sea will still be too cold for them.

The climate of Alanya is drier, and in the middle and end of summer it is just hot here. But the sea is also very warm – + 27-28 ° С, even kids can swim for a long time. Another thing is that it is recommended to visit the beach with children only in the morning and in the evening. As for autumn, the “velvet season”, it will be warmer in Alanya – the air warms up here to + 28 ° C, while in Kemer it will often be 24-25 ° C. It also rains less in Alanya.

Hotels

Resorts can offer vacationers a wide range of hotels – from economy options to 5 * category complexes.

The most popular options in Alanya:

MC Arancia Resort 5 – located on the seafront, with its own pebble beach. In addition to comfortable rooms, the highlight of this place is a rich entertainment program.

Senza The Inn Resort & Spa 5 – decorated in a modern style, famous for its cuisine and magnificent spa. Here you can not only relax, but also pay due attention to your health.

The Lumos Deluxe Resort 5 is a new complex in the vicinity of Alanya, on the seashore. Spa, hammam, swimming pools and gym are at your service.

Justiniano Club Park Conti 5 – a very green area, a magnificent view from the rooms, a huge beach. Own spa center, numerous types of massage, including foam – are waiting for you here.

Otium Ozkaymak Select 5 is a luxurious hotel with numerous pools, shows are held in the amphitheater in the evenings, the staff speaks Russian.

Orange County Resort 5 – The extraordinary design is reminiscent of 16th-century Amsterdam, but the spa will make you feel like you're in a luxurious oriental palace. And, of course, “all inclusive“.

Water Planet Deluxe Hotel & Aquapark 5 – sand and pebble beach, own water park, adult and children's pools, varied food and Russian-speaking animators.

In Kemer, we can recommend the following options:

Armas Kaplan Paradise 5 – unusual design, a lot of greenery, 3 spacious pools. We offer standard and family rooms.

Grand Ring 5 – the territory resembles a small city with shops, swimming pools, restaurants, entertainment centers. Here everyone will find something to their liking – someone will bask in the spa, and someone will jump with a parachute.

Transatlantik Hotel & Spa 5 – resembles a luxury transatlantic liner. It has its own sandy beach. Here you will be offered a lot of entertainment, including exotic types of massage.

Ozkaymak Marina 5 – the advantages of this complex are quite affordable prices and an excellent location. Everything is nearby – the port with yachts, and the dolphinarium, and entertainment centers.

Armas Labada 5 – rooms are decorated in a modern style and provide tourists with all possible amenities. Also in this hotel are huge pools, including – with water slides.

Akka Alinda 5 – modern rooms, ranging from “standards” to apartments. The seashore is less than 100 meters away. Coniferous forests give the air a unique aroma, and the sea water here has a very beautiful turquoise color.

Limak Limra & Resort 5 – orange trees grow on the territory, 5 restaurants provide an opportunity to taste the cuisine of various countries of the world, numerous entertainments are provided for both adults and children.

Rixos Premium Tekirova 5 – here you will find: Adventure Park, Ice Cream House, water parks for adults and children, a spa center with a huge selection of treatments.

Accommodation prices may vary depending on the season.

Holiday prices

Determining the price of vacation, you need to focus on a number of parameters. This is the high or low season, the duration of the trip, the category of the hotel, the city where you will fly from and much more. Tours at the lowest price can be bought under the “Early Booking” promotion. There is also a chance to purchase last-minute tours a couple of days before departure with a big discount.

Which hotel to choose? It is better to prefer a 5 * category complex. Then the rest, for sure, will not disappoint. You will be expected: comfortable rooms, high level of service, rich entertainment program, varied food.

In general, you can focus on the following prices (departure from Moscow).

Alanya:

Kemer:

Prices are for two adults. The price of the tour includes: round-trip flight, accommodation, all-inclusive meals, transfer and insurance.

Vacation with children

Alanya is an excellent choice for families with children. The climate here is warm, the beaches are sandy, and the service is developed. Almost every hotel of category 3-5 has animators, playgrounds, swimming pools.
The local water parks will also please, Water Planet is especially good. Children will be interested in visiting the dolphinarium and the amusement park.

The best beaches of the city are ready to accept tourists with children. It is recommended to visit the one where, according to legend, Queen Cleopatra herself bathed, and which today bears her name. The entrance to the sea here is gentle and safe, the owners of yachts and cruise ships offer boat trips.

In Kemer, due to the fact that the resort is surrounded by coniferous plantations and plantings of orange trees, there is an excellent climate, which is especially suitable for children suffering from respiratory system diseases, asthma. Here is the purest sea water, in which even the kids will splash with pleasure. It is best to come here with preschool children in September – this month is the optimal ratio of air and water temperatures. The heat recedes, and the sea remains warm.

Hotels offer numerous entertainments for young tourists, there are even mini-zoos. Only for infants it makes sense to bring the usual milk formula with you, parents will feed older children without difficulty – the all-inclusive system offers a wide selection of dishes and drinks. The city has a water park, a dolphinarium, where performances of these smartest marine animals take place, and even a Dinosaur Park.

Beaches

Many tourists, choosing a place to stay, are guided precisely by the beaches and the purity of the sea. In Kemer, most of the beaches are pebbly. Some hotels with their own beaches have taken care to bring fine sand for vacationers. Even if you do not like pebbles, a few words can be said in favor of such coastal areas. Firstly, you don't have to sunbathe here “on a towel”, lying on the stones. The infrastructure on the beaches is developed, you have to bask in the sun on a sun lounger.

Secondly, the sea water in Kemer, thanks to the rocky bottom, is especially clean. No wonder diving is so popular here.

The best beaches include:

Many parents with children come to Alanya to relax on the sandy beaches of the famous resort. The sand here is white, silky, a pleasure to just walk on it. But the sea – especially after storms – is sometimes muddy here. If the hotel where you are staying does not have its own beach, you can use the free, public one. Or pay for renting a sun lounger on a private beach.

The best beaches of the resort:

Many beaches, both in Alanya and in Kemer, have received the Blue Flag, which indicates their impeccable environmental cleanliness.

Excursions

The choice of excursions in Kemer is huge. And, above all, it is a visit to the ancient cities. You can see the ancient Perge, Aspendos, Mira, see the rock tombs and the church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, where frescoes of the 11th century are preserved, through the sea water you can discern the outlines of ancient buildings flooded as a result of an earthquake.

A very popular excursion to Pamukkale is the real eighth wonder of the world. Here you can swim in the healing water of the Cleopatra pool. Also, many tourists buy a one-day excursion to Istanbul, which includes a round-trip flight, lunch, sightseeing of the many sights of the famous city.

In Alanya, it is worth taking a sightseeing tour of the city. After all, it has a long history, the guide will tell you about the era of Antiquity, Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire, show the monuments of history and culture. Gastronomic tours are also in great demand, during which you can taste the most unusual dishes of Turkish cuisine and famous local sweets. One-day and two-day tours to Istanbul are also available for booking.

Entertainment

At the height of the season in Kemer, a huge selection of entertainment awaits you. From April to November, all cafes and restaurants are open, there are many animators who will take the leisure time of adults and children. Also here you will find nightclubs and a wide selection of excursion programs.

Kemer is also famous for its diving. Even if you have never dived, the dive center will quickly teach you the necessary skills and provide equipment for rent. It is recommended to dive with an instructor who will show you the most interesting underwater objects. These are sunken ships and simply beautiful landscapes with a rich flora, colorful fish.

In Alanya, in principle, you can also dive, but this entertainment is not so popular here. But tourists like to go to numerous large and small shops. Silk and silk scarves, clothes, jewelry, souvenirs made by local craftsmen are brought from here. In general, Alanya is a universal resort. Here you will find youth parties, lively nightlife, restaurants, excursions, water parks.

Service

The level of service is quite high at both resorts. Especially if you choose a 5 * hotel for your stay. As a rule, you are waiting for the options “all inclusive” or “ultra all inclusive“. You don't have to worry about catering or entertainment.

Ordering excursions is also not difficult, including not only group tours, but also individual ones. But in Alanya, you can save on accommodation by choosing a category 3 hotel and at the same time stay with sufficient comfort, sometimes on the 1st line. Of the minuses – even hotels of the 4 * -5 category have small territories here.

shopping

Kemer has both large shops and small retail outlets on the outskirts. Traditionally, leather products are brought here – from shoes to bags, it is better to buy all this in company stores. Fur is in demand, fur coats can be bought in installments. Many tourists buy hookahs and smoking blends – the choice here is simply huge. They take not only for themselves, but also as a gift to friends. But it is better for a woman to buy a cookbook with recipes for Turkish cuisine as a gift. Such books are sold here, including in Russian.

You can buy jewelry, a variety of textiles. If you do not plan expensive purchases, go to the market, it is customary to bargain there, and you can significantly bring down the price.

It is worth paying attention to olive oil, handmade soap, various spices and, of course, delicious Turkish sweets.

In Alanya, the choice of souvenirs is also impressive. There are fashion boutiques and tiny shops where each product is unique, because it is the creation of the hands of some master. Tourists most often buy gold jewelry produced by Goldas and Zen companies, as well as local jewelers' works with precious and semi-precious stones. Fashionistas will also enjoy local costume jewelry.

In the shops you will see a lot of ceramic products that you can buy as gifts for friends and family. Elegant, durable plates, cups and jugs will delight for many years. Tourists also buy onyx souvenirs, stocks of raki are popular Turkish alcohol, glassware, lamps made from pumpkins, bed linen, tea, pipes, carpets and much more.

You can give the same advice: if you are planning an expensive purchase, then you need to go to a company store where the quality of goods is beyond doubt. If numerous souvenirs are a priority, it is worth visiting the market. Here you will find original gizmos in abundance, and you can bargain.

Reviews of tourists

According to tourists, each of the resorts has its own advantages. Most Russians arrive at Antalya Airport. To Kemer from here – about half an hour drive, to Alanya will have to get three hours, or even longer. Alanya is rated as a great family resort, though a bit bustling in the high season.

Kemer is slightly cooler, the climate is slightly more humid. But there is more greenery here, there are enough charming corners of nature where you can admire the views. This resort is suitable for respectable couples, as well as young people who prefer outdoor activities. Tourists also rate Kemer as a more expensive resort, and Alanya is recommended for those who would like to save money on vacation.

Conclusion

The resorts of Turkey today are very much in demand among Russians. Many already have not only favorite cities and towns, but even hotels where they are ready to come year after year, and where I meet them as good friends. Other compatriots are just discovering this amazing country with a blessed climate, a huge number of attractions and developed services.

In any case, if you are preparing to make the final choice, giving preference to one of the popular resorts – Alanya or Kemer – summarize all the information collected for yourself, choose a hotel – and good luck. Unforgettable holiday for you!