Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Kemaliye
Spend a day in Kemaliye for its canyon views, historic mansions and a short via ferrata; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed pace.
Kemaliye is a small town perched above the Karasu (Western Euphrates) canyon in Eastern Anatolia. Its historic centre, stone bridge and short via ferrata can be explored in a half‑day, but limited transport and few eateries make a full day the comfortable minimum.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow on roads)
- Airport
- ERZ
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kemaliye112 ▾
- General emergency112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kemaliye, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyKemaliye is low‑risk; main concerns are road conditions on D877 and lack of mobile coverage.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportERZ Erzincan Airport (about 180 km (112 mi) north, bus or taxi needed).ERZ Erzincan Airport (about 112 mi (180 km) north, bus or taxi needed).
- Getting aroundNo public buses reach the town centre; arrange a taxi (Kemaliye Taksi +90 553 183 3677) from your accommodation or the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café₺8–12 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHotel or guesthouse room, a night, per room₺300 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedHotel or guesthouse room, a night, per room₺500 (≈ US$13)
- High-end bedHotel or guesthouse room, a night, per room₺800 (≈ US$20)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺120 (≈ US$3) · Mid ₺250 (≈ US$7) · High ₺400 (≈ US$10)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ERZ Erzincan Airport (about 180 km (112 mi) north, bus or taxi needed)ERZ Erzincan Airport (about 112 mi (180 km) north, bus or taxi needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kemaliye: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
5 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No public buses reach the town centre; arrange a taxi (Kemaliye Taksi +90 553 183 3677) from your accommodation or the station. Walks within the town are short.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Apçağa village
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Drive 5 km (3.1 mi) south on D877Drive 3.1 mi (5 km) south on D877
Canyon views and traditional houses
Karasu Bridge
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk north from town centre (≈10 min)
Box‑girder bridge over the river
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bozkurt Hotel
Old hotel in town centre, simple rooms
Meydan Pansiyon
Guesthouse opposite Bozkurt Hotel
Eğin Konağı
Alley hotel north of centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺120–250 (≈ US$3–7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10) excl. bed
- High
- ₺400 (≈ US$10)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel or guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₺500 | ₺500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺250 | ₺500 |
| Taxi from Bağıştaş station (30 km)2 × ₺150 · check | ₺300 |
| Via Ferrata guide2 × ₺100 · check | ₺200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺150 |
| Trip total≈ ₺825 per person per day, bed included | ₺1,650≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in TRY; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | ₺8–12 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Boat trip from Kanyon Teras Café (30 min) | ₺250 (≈ US$7) |
| Via Ferrata guide fee | €100 (≈ US$120) (≈₺1,800) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mobile signal is absent in Kemaliye and on approach roads (check for 4G in Erzincan, Elazığ or Divriği).
- Dolmuşes run from Erzincan, Malatya and Elazığ but cannot navigate the tight D877 bends; plan a taxi in advance.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- General emergency112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from Bağıştaş station: ≈ ₺150, 30 min (check)
- Boat trip on Karasu River: ₺250 (≈ US$7) for 30 min
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (affedersiniz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (teşekkür ederim)
- Bu ne kadar? — How much is this? (bu ne kadar?)
- Hesabı alabilir miyim? — Can I have the bill, please? (hesabı alabilir miyim?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kemaliye. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow on roads) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange taxi from Erzincan station or airport.
- Book via ferrata guide in advance (≈€100).
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