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Antalya Holidays
With its rich history and stunning natural beauty, Antalya is a fantastic holiday destination. It boasts over 600 kilometres of coastline, made up of gorgeous sandy beaches, hidden coves, and secluded bays. A selection of these are often rated as among the best in the whole of the Mediterranean, not just Turkey.
This part of the country is also especially rich in historical sites; its vibrant history has left behind traces of civilisations as far back as the Palaeolithic period - roughly 2.5 million years ago. Although you’ll have to visit various caves to go that far back, evidence of Lycian, Roman, Ottoman and Byzantine occupation is commonplace.
Antalya is also blessed with much natural beauty, its many waterfalls, caves, canyons and mountains provide endless opportunities for nature lovers, adventurers. keen photographers, and those who just like to show off on Instagram. There are plenty of activities on offer that will keep the whole family occupied, and you’ll encounter warm Turkish hospitality and the tastiest food imaginable.
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Getting Around
The excellent public transport network and taxi service in the Antalya region means that hiring a car isn’t necessary to explore the area. However, if you would prefer to have the independence that a self-drive offers, car hire is easy to arrange. Drive on the right hand side of the road.
Buses run regularly within the city of Antalya. The dolmus service also connects the city with the rest of the region, and is an authentic – albeit cramped – way of getting from A to B. Travel is cheap.
Best Attractions
Holidays in Antalya offer plenty of opportunities for fun, relaxation and exploration.
If you are interested in the history of this fascinating region, you’ll find all the best discoveries from excavation sites across the Turkish coast at the Antalya Museum.
Phaselis is the residence of Alexander the Great back in 334 BC. There are remains of a theatre, a colonnaded street and a few temples.
The remains of the Ancient Greek what was once one of the most prosperous cities of the ancient world can be seen at Perge.
Antalya Aquarium is one of the biggest aquarium complexes of the world, home to 40 thematic aquariums, including the world's largest tunnel tank.
Get your hiking boots on and discover the famous Lycian Trail. You’ll pass plenty of ancient Lycian relics along this 29-day coastal walk (or at least, on part of it).
Best beaches
With over 600 kilometres of coastline, Antalya has some fantastic beaches - here are our favourites.
Lara Beach has watersports, beach clubs, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs - this one has everything bar tranquillity!
Phaselis Beach boasts three natural harbours set alongside the ruins of an old sea-port city dating back to the 7th Century BC.
Adrasan Beach is home to unspoilt nature, crystal-clear water and dramatic landscapes, all of which makes this beach well worth the less than glamorous hobble over the pebbles.
According to legend, Mark Antony gifted Cleopatra beach to Cleopatra, and she had sand specially brought from Egypt. Believe it or not, but this is a beautiful beach.
Korsan Bay is surrounded by two large rock formations on either side and feels incredibly and wonderfully isolated - a pleasing antidote to busier beaches.
Family Holidays
For a unique experience, take the family to Sandland, where sand sculptors build the most incredible sculptures using only water and sand.
Head on over to Aqualand for a full day of fun in the sun. There are river rides, racing slides, tubes, a half-pipe waterslide and plenty of pools for pint-sized paddlers.
All the fun of the fair is to be found at Aktur Park, a classic amusement park featuring roller coasters, a ferris wheel, bumper cars and more.
Kids love dinosaurs, fact. At Dinopark your little ones can get up close and personal with lifelike models of creatures that went extinct millions of years ago.
If your children are a bit older, there are many tour operators offering 4x4 and buggy safaris up in the Taurus mountains - exhilarating fun for all.
Couples Holidays
Check out our pick of the best things for couples to do whilst on holiday in Antalya.
Take the cable car up to the top of Mount Olympus and enjoy a picnic with panoramic views over the surrounding sea, forest, and mountains.
On your way back down, relax by the Eternal Flame, which are naturally occurring flames, that are thought to have been burning since the 4th century - perfect symbolism.
Relax and enjoy each other's company in tranquillity by the stunning Manavgat Waterfall with a glass or two of bubby.
Treat yourselves with an evening of fine dining and wine in the most romantic of settings at the fantastic Vanilla restaurant near Hadrian's Gate.
Splash out and hire a boat to sail around the magnificent coastline and have a BBQ for two at a deserted cove whilst the sun sets.
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