Kemerağzı, Aksu Property Guide

Kemerağzı at a Glance

Kemerağzı is one of the official neighbourhoods (mahalle) of Antalya's Aksu district. It lies on the district's western shore, with the Lara side of Muratpaşa district to the west and Kundu to the east. Known by this name since 1926, it was once a quarter of Kundu village, became a village in its own right in 1955 and returned to neighbourhood status under the 2012 metropolitan reorganisation. Its boundaries reach the sea: part of the beach known as "Kundu Beach" and a public beach run by Aksu Municipality lie within Kemerağzı. For this reason, listings often describe the area as "Lara" or "Kundu" as well.

Location and Transport

Lara Caddesi runs through the neighbourhood, linking Lara and Kundu along the coast. From the centre of the neighbourhood it is about 13–14 km by road to Antalya Airport and about 19 km to Kalekapısı in the historic city centre. There are municipal bus stops along the main road; even so, a car makes life much easier for those living further inland or commuting regularly to the city centre.

Daily Life

Being close to Lara's established residential areas, Kemerağzı offers a daily life more connected to the city than Kundu. Even so, the shoreline gets busy with tourism in summer, and traffic and noise levels change markedly with the season. For groceries, schools and healthcare you can head to the Lara side or central Aksu. We recommend seeing the area in both summer and winter before deciding.

Housing Stock

The neighbourhood mixes apartments in gated complexes with pools, low-rise apartment blocks and detached houses with gardens. As part of the shoreline is taken up by accommodation facilities, homes within walking distance of the sea can be limited. In gated complexes, the service charge (aidat), shared-area costs and the management plan are important factors in the purchase decision.

Note: Yedihome does not offer daily or holiday rentals; in Kemerağzı we advise on sales and long-term lettings.

Who It Suits

• Families who want to live close to Lara with easy access to the sea,
• People working at the airport or in tourism,
• Buyers who want a shared pool and security in a gated complex,
• Investors considering long-term lets.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

• Zoning status: obtain the plot's zoning status (imar durumu) and floor-area ratio (emsal) in writing from the municipality and confirm whether it is zoned for housing or tourism.
• Shoreline line: for plots near the coast, ask the relevant authority about the shoreline boundary (kıyı kenar çizgisi) and coastal strip under Coastal Law No. 3621.
• Iskân and title type: check that the occupancy permit has been issued and whether the title is kat mülkiyeti (full condominium ownership) or kat irtifakı (construction-stage right).
• Building age: find out whether the building permit dates from under the 2007 or 2018 earthquake regulations, and commission a survey if needed.
• Service charges and management plan: find out in advance how the pool, security and garden maintenance affect the aidat.
• Infrastructure: confirm natural gas and sewerage connections with the relevant providers.

See our Aksu area guide for the wider district and our Antalya property market page for the city-wide picture.

Are Kemerağzı and Kundu the same place?

No. Both are separate official neighbourhoods of Aksu; Kemerağzı lies to the west and Kundu to the east. Part of the beach known as "Kundu Beach" falls within Kemerağzı, so check the title deed to confirm which neighbourhood a property is in.

Can I let an apartment in Kemerağzı as a holiday rental?

Under Law No. 7464, since 1 January 2024 letting a residence for tourism purposes for up to 100 days requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and, in buildings under condominium ownership, the consent of all other owners. Yedihome only provides services for sales and long-term lettings.

Can foreigners buy property in Kemerağzı?

No Aksu neighbourhood was on the Presidency of Migration Management's closed-neighbourhood list dated 30 June 2022. As the list can change, check the current status before proceeding; see our FAQ page for other questions.