Travel to Kemer in October: weather, prices, attractions

Resting in Turkey in summer is almost always the sea, the sun, well, unfortunately, the terrible, unbearable heat. What if your body does not tolerate such a temperature in principle? The only way out is to go on vacation in autumn. A trip to Kemer in October is a holiday in Turkey without the unbearable heat.

Features of the period

One of the most located resorts for recreation in the autumn is Kemer, a city located in the south of Turkey, on the territory of the ancient historical region of Lycia. If you do not like too hot weather, a trip to Kemer in October will be an ideal choice for you.

The middle of autumn for these edges is the time when the heat decreases, but the weather is still soft and warm, and you can easily enjoy the gentle sea.

Weather

You will like a special microclimate of Kemer. Despite the scorching sun, it's always cool and fresh. The average October air temperature in the city in the daytime is +25 degrees, at night it drops to +13, depending on the weather, it can be cooler or warmer. It is worth taking into account the fact that Kemer is in the mountains, and this in some way affects the local climate. It's cooler here than in the more flat regions, and the rains are a little bit more frequent.

By the way, Kemer in early October usually does not herald poor weather. Prolonged showers for a few days are a big exception, and the maximum that you can face is small, short rains that will not seriously interfere with your sunny rest.

Water temperature

The water in Kemer in October is still warm. The average temperature during the month will fall, usually ranging from +27 degrees at the beginning of the month and to +24 at the end. This, too, of course, affects the weather in the first place. In October, the water temperature in these parts never dropped below +22 degrees. Everyone knows that +27 is the temperature, perfectly suitable for swimming in the sea.

In October, by the way, it is still far from the end of the beach season - in Turkey it begins in May, and ends in December, with the onset of winter.

sights

If you come to Kemer in October to spend time at parties, then during this period you can not hope for such leisure, since most of the youth has already left the resort. Rest at this time of year will appeal to those who seek peace, comfort and leisurely sightseeing of historical sights. An excellent way out of the situation can be various excursion trips.

Kemer in October, reviews about which are simply delightful, is an excellent opportunity to visit interesting places and learn more about the history of this city. For example, many tourists were surprised by the trip to the mountain called Yanartash. Here, gas vapors emerge to the surface of the earth, which ignite when reacting with air. The mountain also has another name: it is customary to call the Chimera according to the legend, which narrates about the monster-arsonist living in these places. There is Yanartash in a few kilometers, not far from Olympos. Vacationers note that tours at the mountain are paid - their cost is four lire. It is best to go here by car or with a tour group.

In addition, travelers often reach Olympos, the remains of which attract ancient lovers. Once it was a large port city (in the seventh century BC). Today in its place were only ruins. However, the remnants of the Roman baths, the main street, the theater buildings, warehouses and some burials are well preserved. In Olympos it is customary to go with excursions from Kemer.

Also tourists recommend visiting the Belbidi Cave, which is best reached by taxi or bicycle. To get there, you need to move from Kemer to the north of the city. Belbidi is located sixteen kilometers from it. In the cave, scientists discovered remnants of ancient tools, as well as monuments of rock art. Near Belbidi there is a highway, so you can get there by bus. Visiting the cave for tourists is completely free.

Another ancient settlement on the territory of the historical region of Lycia is the town of Demre. To go here tourists advise with excursion group and the guide. It is mandatory to visit the local museum, as well as local historical monuments.

If you are not a fan of such leisure or tired of excursions, you will undoubtedly like the Kemer hamams. It is a traditional kind of oriental steam baths, which is also in this resort. Among the advantages of the hammam, tourists call chic baths, wrapping procedures, massage sessions and so on.

Prices in October

If you decide to come to Kemer in October, then the rest will cost you less compared to the summer months, however, the weather can also surprise. From Kemer you can go on excursions to other famous places. So, a trip to Pamukkale will cost you 35-50 dollars, Termessos - 50-100. For diving in the water area of Kemer you will pay 40 euros (per 1 person), and for motosafari on ATVs - 35.