If you are in Antalya or in Kemer, would you like to change your scenery for a day, fill your stomach with good food and learn about a special local community ? We found you the perfect place ! Yörük Park in Kemer !
It is an open-air museum about the history of the place and its inhabitants. With its location by the sea, it is a nice place to relax and taste traditional dishes of the Yörük people.
On this guide, we will inform you about the Yörük Park in Kemer, what to expect if you visit it and helpful information on entrance fees and how to get there.
What can I do at Yörük Park?
In Kemer, Yörük Park guides its visitors as an open-air museum through the history, culture and traditions of the local Yörük nomads, the original inhabitants of this region.
Visitors can visit the traditional houses of the Yörük and gain an insight into the everyday life of the inhabitants.
During your walk through the park, you can discover many tools, everyday objects as well as various tents with figures depicting the former nomadic life of the Yörük.
This gives the visitor a vivid impression of their past as nomads. At the same time, one can learn more about the nomadic way of life of the inhabitants while visiting the park.
A highlight are the dance performances accompanied by Turkish folk music.
The park also offers breathtaking views and photo opportunities. You can marvel at the glittering sea and the mountains behind it. On a clear day, you can even see as far as Antalya.
Yörük Park offers typical Turkish dishes with the regional flavor of the Yörük. The freshly prepared gözleme, Turkish stuffed flatbread, are very popular. You can even watch this classic being prepared. Thanks to several shady outdoor sitting areas, you can enjoy the sensational view of the sea while tasting the specialties.
The silence of Yörük Park is a welcome change for many visitors. It is a beautiful haven to escape the hustle and bustle of the city as well as the crowds.
Since the Yörük tribe has a strong bond with animals due to their past as a pastoral people, you can also spot quite a few animals in the park, most of which roam free and linger here.
Entrance, Tickets and Tours
How to get to Yörük Park
Yörük Park is located on the Küçükburun peninsula in Kemer, about an hour south of Antalya. It is a little hidden between the bay of Kemer and the marina.
- By Foot : You can reach the park by foot from the bay or from the southern city center of Kemer.
- Public Transport : If you want to use public transport, you can get to the park by Dolmuş. It brings visitors from further away to the vicinity of the park. For this, it is best to get off at the bay of Kemer or the marina.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Yörük Park is open all year round. In summer, it is open daily from 09.00 AM to 08.00 PM. In winter, from 09.00 AM to 07.00 PM.
Yörük Park is located on the Küçükburun peninsula in Kemer, about an hour south of Antalya. It is a little hidden between the bay of Kemer and the marina.
From the southern city center of Kemer and the bay, you can reach Yörük Park on foot.
From places further away, you can get near the park by Dolmuş towards the bay of Kemer or the marina.
The entrance fee to Yörük Park is 2 TL. However, if you eat or drink something in the park, the entrance fee will be deducted from it.
History of the Yörük Park
Yörük Park was founded in 1982 with the aim of making the life and history of the Yörük people accessible to a large public.
In addition, the park was intended to serve as a quiet and natural retreat in downtown Kemer.
Since then, Yörük Park has become an alternative attraction for locals and tourists alike. School classes in particular visit Yörük Park to learn about the local nomadic people.