Antalya is one of the best holiday destinations in Turkey. Here you will find vast beaches, warm blue water, modern hotels with rich infrastructure and historical monuments. As well as mountains and waterfalls, tourists willingly choose Antalya to spend their holidays, the stay here is comfortable and unforgettable.
Antalya is a city located in southwestern Turkey, on the Bay of Antalya in the Mediterranean Sea. Wonderfully situated at the foot of the Taurus Mountains. Antalya is the most famous holiday resort of the Turkish Riviera.
Turkish Riviera
Starting from Antalya on the East and stretching over to Muğla on the West, the Turkish Riviera is Türkiye’s one of the most popular holiday regions located by the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. This lush coastal region offers you ancient cities, castles, ports, temples and much more to discover, welcoming you with its bright sun and dreamy blue sea.
Best Resorts
Lara Barut Collection
Concorde De Luxe Resort
Megasaray Westbeach Antalya
Liberty Hotels Lara
Best tourist resorts in Antalya 2024:
- Lara Barut Collection
- Concorde De Luxe Resort
- Megasaray Westbeach Antalya
- Liberty Hotels Lara
- Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Grand Park Lara
- Limak Lara Deluxe Hotel & Resort
- Swandor Hotels & Resorts – Topkapi Palace
- IC Hotels Green Palace
- Porto Bello Hotel Resort & Spa
- Aska Lara Resort & Spa
Beaches
Konyaaltı Beach
One of the most famous Turkish beaches is Konyaaltı Beach, located just eight kilometers west of the center of Antalya, i.e. inside the city. The beach is distinguished by a blue flag and is one of the most important natural symbols of Antalya. One version of the origin of the name is the word “koyaalti”, which corresponds to the claim that Antalya is located on cliffs.
Cleopatra Beach
The famous Cleopatra Beach is located at the entrance to Alanya, west of Alanya Castle. The beach is connected to Damlatas Beach. Both beaches are marked with the Blue Flag. Damlatas Beach is located just in front of Damlatas Cave, and Cleopatra Beach stretches over 2 kilometers of coastline to the west, covered with fine, golden sand. This place is famous for the fact that the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and the Roman Emperor Antony swam here.
Kaputas Beach
Kaputas Beach is classified as a protected area and is located near Kas-Kalkan. Kaputas is a beach located at the mouth of a canyon that reaches into the sea. The white sandy beach and turquoise sea on the shore are loved by sunbathers and called the “Turkish Maldives”. To reach the beach you have to climb about 200 steps. Really worth!
Patara Beach
Patara has the second longest beach in Turkey, nicknamed “Turkish Sachara”. The width of the beach varies from 280 meters to 1,500 meters, and its total length is 14 kilometers. Patara Beach, which has been declared a Special Environmental Protection Area, is one of the most important breeding areas for Caretta Caretta in Turkey. The beach is located in the westernmost part of Antalya Province. You can reach the beach by passing through the ancient city of Patara.
A trip to the mountains
Sapadere Canyon
Taurus mountains – beautiful, magical, covered with extraordinary mystery. Their cloud-covered peaks stretch for 1,500 km along Turkey. They fall steeply into the Mediterranean Sea, creating cliffs and an unusual climate of bays, or they descend picturesquely towards the coastal lowlands. It is here, on the highest peak called Ararat, that the biblical Noah’s Ark landed. Tourists eagerly participate in mountain trips to the Sapadere Canyon. From the bridge and walkway directly suspended over the crystal clear mountain river, on which even people in wheelchairs can move freely and safely. At the end of the gorge you will reach a rushing waterfall. It is also worth visiting the Turkish village to visit the hosts in their private house and exotic fruit plantations. It is also worth going to the mountain Dwarf Cave.
Sightseeing
Antalya Archaeology Museum
The Antalya Archaeological Museum has collections of the three largest ancient regions: Lycia, Pamphylia and Pisidia. The museum has 2 floors and 14 exhibition halls with an area of over 30,000 square meters. Sculptures and other artifacts are displayed both inside and outside the gallery.
Hadrian’s Gate
In the eastern entrance to Kaleiçi – the historic Old Town of Antalya, stands Hadrian’s Gate, the last of the ancient city gates, dating back to 130 AD. Named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian after his visit to the city, the triple-arched gate is decorated with marble columns and is one of Antalya’s most iconic monuments.
Hidirlik Tower
Hıdırlık Tower (tr. Hıdırlık Kulesi) is one of these historical buildings, such as the Hadrian’s Gate, the Fluted Minaret and the Clock Tower, which have become the symbols inextricably associated with Antalya. However, it is not really the tower itself that attracts many visitors, but the beautiful views of Antalya bay.
