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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Antalya: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Antalya
- Everyone will find something to do during their Antalya holiday.
- If you want to get your sightseeing fix, Aspendos and Antalya's labyrinthine centre of the old town are two of the greatest places.
- The city is well-positioned to serve as a base for day trips to the adjacent ancient tourist destinations.
- History, on the other hand, is often overlooked by travellers.
- On the other hand, Antalya is all about the beaches that border the shore and taking a boat tour to see the Mediterranean coastline.
- The Lycian Way, Turkey's longest hiking trail, begins in Antalya.
- It encompasses the entire coastline and has ancient and historical sites dating back to the Lycian empire.
- Most people walk it in portions as it stretches 500 kilometres to Fethiye.
- International Airport: Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Population: Approximately 2.6 million in the Antalya metropolitan area.
- Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
- Time Zone: GMT+3
- Driving Side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Official Language: Turkish
- Religion: Predominantly Islam
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Antalya
- Antalya's Old Town is worth a visit.
- From the Old Harbor, head to the Mediterranean.
- Konyaalti Beach is a great place to unwind.
- Aspendos is a day trip from Athens.
- Lara Beach is a great place to sunbathe and swim.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Antalya
- Antalya weather in the Mediterranean is hot, dry summers and pleasant winters.
- The best time to visit Antalya if you want to catch some rays is between June and September.
- With average daily highs of 35°C and lows of 25°C, July is the warmest month.
- July is the driest month, with 0 mm of rain and 31 days of ideal sunshine.
- January is the wettest month, with 72 mm of rain falling over four days.
- From June to October, you should be able to enjoy the beach with sea temperatures of 23 C or higher.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Antalya
Antalya's Old Town
- The winding streets of Kaleiçi were made for wandering.
- The cobblestone alleys are lined with perfectly restored whitewashed and red-roofed Ottoman palaces, which now house a profusion of boutique hotels, souvenir stores, art galleries, and restaurants.
- There are many small tourist attractions for those who want to sightsee, though it's more of a place to breathe in the old-world ambience.
- The warlike Pisidians zealously preserved their independence from the mountain eyrie of Termessos, and neither the Greeks nor the Romans could subdue them.
- This ancient city's well-preserved ruins are strewn around a rocky mountainside with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
- If you wish to explore this place thoroughly, wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of drink.
- The collonaded roadway and upper agora are remarkably magnificent but don't overlook the theatre, which offers breathtaking views of the Taurus Mountains.
Three Islands
- Divers can enjoy themselves to the fullest on the Turkish Riviera.
- The area around "Üç Adalar" is particularly well-known for its beautiful diving areas, including caverns, caves, and overgrown cliffs.
- The three islands near Tekirova in front of Kemer provide diving opportunities for all levels of divers, from beginners to experts.
- The breathtakingly beautiful scenery is incredible.
- Adventure Reef can be found here, 400 meters out in the open sea, among other things.
- Because of the strong currents, this is only recommended for experienced divers. The reef can be found at depths of 60-70 meters.
Ruins of Termessos
- Termessos is an ancient city located 17 kilometres northwest of Antalya that has been well preserved.
- It's located in the 6,700-hectare Güllük-Termessos National Park.
- Its elevation of 1,050 meters above sea level covers a large area. Its vast terrain makes it an excellent hiking destination.
- Explore the stunning mountain landscape with its diverse flora and fauna off the beaten path.
- You'll walk among the ruins of ancient walls, a triumphal arch, cisterns, a theatre, an agora, and an odeon, allowing Termessos' imposing atmosphere to work its magic.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Antalya Off the Beaten Track
Lara Beach
- Lara beach, south of Antalya's city, is recognised for its beautiful white sand and good family-friendly facilities, such as cafés and restaurants, and a choice of water activities such as jet skiing and stand-up paddleboarding for those who want to get out on the sea.
- Sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented by individuals who would instead do nothing but relax in the sun.
- The vast majority of Antalya's beach resort hotels are concentrated in this area.
- Therefore Lara Beach is the main attraction for travellers looking for a sun, sea, and sand holiday.
The Ruins of Termessos
- Although Aspendos may enjoy greater tourism fame, Termessos, located 34 kilometres northwest of Antalya, easily outshines it in terms of mood.
- The warlike Pisidians, who stubbornly defended their independence from the mountain eyrie of Termessos, were uncontrollable by either the Greeks or the Romans.
- If you wish to explore this site properly, wear sturdy shoes and bring lots of water.
- This ancient city's well-preserved ruins are scattered around a rocky mountainside with breathtaking views of the surroundings.
- While the top agora and collonaded roadway are particularly stunning, the theatre offers breathtaking views of the Taurus Mountains' summits.
Borek
- You may have tasted a variety of pastries worldwide.
- Still, the exceptional Turkish Börek of Antalya is the tastiest savoury pastry you can find, loaded with various ingredients and cooked to crisp perfection.
- The super-thin hand-rolled dough that is later filled with minced meat, cheese, or covered with powdered sugar as a sweet treat is the key to crafting such a famous Antalya dish.
- In Antalya, these delectable delicacies are known as Börekçi Tevfik.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Antalya Culture and Traditions
- Antalya can look back on 6,000 years of history, some of which have been well preserved and part of which has not.
- Ancient ruins and Antalya's lovely old town are some of the relics of a bygone period.
- In addition, countless relics of ancient and ottoman culture and modern Turkish culture may be seen across the neighbouring area.
- The Yörük were nomads who travelled from Central Asia to Anatolia.
- They spent the summers in the Taurus Mountains of Antalya and the winters on the seaside.
- Many of them fought alongside Turkish sultans in their conquests.
- When the Ottoman Empire reached its zenith in the 16th century, the Yörüks had spread as far as southeastern and central Europe.
- The majority of them are now settled; however, some continue to pursue high alpine farming in the summer.
- Yörük Park in Kemer, which opened in 1982, depicts these nomads' difficult and exhausting existence.
- The Yörük Museum in Manavgat, which is partly open-air, displays three genuine nomad tents and a variety of other everyday things.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Antalya: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Gozleme
#Food
- These are commonly referred to as Turkish pancakes, but they can also be stuffed with excellent filling.
- This is one of Antalya's best street foods, prepared on an open outside grill with various fillings, including cheese, potatoes, spinach, or keema (chopped beef), and always served with a salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.
- So, while on the Turkish streets, don't miss out on Antalya's "affordable pleasure."
Arap Kadayıf
#Food
- On one side, small pockets of dough are fried in hot oil, then filled with walnut, sugar, and cinnamon mixture, then closed and fried until done.
- The lemon sugar syrup is then drizzled over the lukewarm dumplings.
- The dessert is garnished with finely chopped walnuts or pistachios before serving.
- In some parts of Turkey, Arap Kadayf is also known as "stone kadayf" or "flat kadayf."
Grilled Meat
#Food
- Meaty preparations are a staple of Turkish cuisine.
- In Antalya, you'll find various foods made from the same type of meat but prepared in various ways.
- Kuzu tandr (slow-cooked lamb) and roasted veal with iç pilav are two grilled specialities (rice with currants, nuts, and chopped liver).
- These are juicy, protein-packed meals that will keep your tummy and heart full of love and delicious cuisine.
- The Land of Legends is a massive entertainment complex located approximately a kilometre from the seaside near Belek.
- With over 2 million travellers worldwide, it is the most popular theme park in the Antalya region.
- This family park is a must-see attraction in Antalya. You are immediately transported to the land of fairy tales upon entering the resort.
- For a good cause, the resort is often known as Antalya's Disneyland.
- It provides an excellent environment where children and their parents may let go of their inhibitions and let their imaginations run wild.
- The Land of Legends is a terrific spot to have fun with its many attractions, including a fairy tale castle, a large water park, and an exciting adventure park.
- Ful area to let go of limitations and unleash the imaginations of youngsters and their parents.
Mall of Antalya
#Fashion
- The Mall of Antalya, the Mediterranean's most extensive shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle centre, is connected to the Deepo Outlet Center by five corridors across Antalya Airport.
- The Deepo Outlet Center, which has over 200 stores and thousands of brands, is located in the Mall of Antalya and has been open since 2017.
- Shopping, culture, arts, and entertainment are all available at the Antalya Mall.
- The MOA Stage hosts both adult and children's plays.
- Mall of Antalya is highly praised for its horizontal and two-story architecture, wide corridors, and modern food court area, allowing guests to shop in a spacious room with its 4000 m2 eating and drinking area and 1600 m2 indoor children's playground.
- By bus or tram, visitors from all over the city can easily reach the shopping complex, which has a parking capacity of 3,000 cars.
Migros Shopping Mall
#Fashion
- On June 6, 2001, Antalya Migros Shopping Center opened its doors to the public. Over the previous 20 years, millions of travellers have visited the mall.
- One hundred thirty retailers featuring national and international brands, including Boyner, Mediamarkt, Zara, Mango, Lacoste, Mavi, Lc Waikiki, and Xiaomi; several fast-food restaurants; a movie theatre.
- The mall is home to 8 showrooms and a 5M Migros supermarket.
- The Mediterranean Sea and the Beyda Mountains may be seen from the restaurants and seating areas.
- The Antalya Migros Shopping Center has a parking lot with space for 1300 cars. Numerous social and cultural events are held within the Migros Shopping Center's climate, which is air-conditioned.
- Offering options for every budget in one location, the accommodations are both luxurious and economical.
TerraCity
#Fashion
- For the first time, Antalya's premium shopping mall TerraCity brought national and international brands and world-famous brands to Antalya.
- TerraCity, which adds a new dimension to the shopping concept, has become Antalya's most exciting life centre.
- With its modern architecture, entertainment areas, famous brands, and 1000-person food and beverage area, TerraCity offer a unique concept of entertainment and shopping environment.
- More than 200 businesses are spread across six floors of the Terra City Antalya mall, designed with extensive pathways connecting the stores so customers can always make their way around easily.
- Women's clothing (Fashion Street), children's clothing (Family Arcade), jewellery stores (Jewelry Street), grocery stores like Migros or Carrefour Express, and restaurants are among the several zones.
- When it opened in 2011, locals and tourists found it to be one of the most well-liked locations. Every weekday starts at 10 a.m, and the Mall is open till late at night.
Theme parkland of legends
#Fun
- The best water park in Antalya is Land of Legends Theme Park, linked to a hotel next door.
- The beauty of the legend land theme is that it is designed to mimic the imagination of the stories, so when you visit it, you will feel as if you have been transported to a magical and beautiful world.
- Water slides of various shapes and sizes, swimming pools, and a peaceful river are among the most popular water games at Legends Land Theme Park.
- You can also relax at the water park, which makes you feel like you're on one of the tropical islands, or have fun in the marine area, where you can watch dolphin shows and other marine animals.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Antalya: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Köprülü Canyon National Park, 90 kilometres northeast of Antalya, is one of the city's most popular day-trip attractions for water enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies.
- The Köprülü River's green-blue water snakes through stunning and jagged high cliffs, making it one of Turkey's most popular white-water rafting locations.
- Most travellers come here from Antalya for a half-day rafting tour, but if you want to go deeper into the park, there are many hiking trails, and the historic city remains to view.
- If you don't want to go into the water but still want to see the canyon, riverside cafés with fantastic canyon views in the main village.
- The Karain Cave, in Dösemalti, some 27 kilometres northwest of Antalya, was home to prehistoric people and has given discoveries from both the Lower and Middle Paleolithic periods.
- Bones and teeth from Neolithic man have been discovered in this area.
- The large, arching caves here offer easy caving and are highly popular with local families looking for a getaway from the city.
- If possible, come on a weekday when they aren't as busy.
- If you have a rental car, a day excursion to the cave and museum and the karst springs a bit further north is possible.
- Many other caverns are within day-trip distance of Antalya for enthusiastic cavers.
- The Kocain Cave, located 45 kilometres north of the city, is a hidden gem deep beneath the region's karst mountains.
- K. Kökten was the first to study the 600-meter-long cave, and his findings show that it was inhabited in prehistoric times.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Antalya Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- This festival is one of the most tourist-oriented shows in Antalya, and it is also the world's largest sand sculpting event.
- Sand sculptors travel to Antalya every year in May or June to mould approximately 10,000 tonnes of sand.
- Each year, a topic is developed, and artists are required to make artwork based on the same concept.
- There's no denying that this is a fantastic tourist attraction. If you plan on attending the festival, don't forget to bring your camera!
- Antalya's most prominent annual event is the Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival.
- The ancient Roman city of Aspendos showcases ballet and opera acts from throughout the world every year in June and July.
- The event takes place in one of the best-preserved Roman theatres globally, and seeing some of the performances is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Turkey and other Arabian nations observe Ramadan every year between September and October.
- Ramadan is a month-long fasting period during which Muslims refrain from eating during the day and only eat at night. Services, businesses, and stores may alter their regular schedules.
- Eid ul-Fitr, which falls a month after Ramadan, commemorates the end of the fasting period.
- Muslims hold religious festivals, assemble with friends and family, and prepare plenty and delectable feasts during the first three days.
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