Antalya
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Antalya
Antalya is the pearl of the Turkish Riviera -- an exciting major city, and a paradise for vacationing families from all over Europe. The coast features innumerable delightful beaches, with hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets peppering it in abundance. Those looking to break the streak of all-inclusive days by the pool will find a fascinating many ancient sites to explore in close vicinity.Find your trip
Here you will find great exhibitions such as well-preserved Roman statues, enormous sarcophagi and remnants of the theatre in Perge. In a small showcase among the icons, you will find a jawbone that belonged to the Santa Claus, who was born in Patara and buried in Demre. The Museum also contains a collection of folk costumes and very beautiful rugs.
This ribbed minaret was built by Sultan Keykubat in the 13th century, and is the city’s landmark. Nearby you can find a vibrant city center as well as an expressive riding statue of Kemal Atatürk.
This Triumphal Arch was erected prior to the Roman Emperor’s visit in 130 AD and is part of the medieval town wall—a dignified entrance to the old district of Antalya.
Perge, 11 miles east of Antalya, was the home of the Hittites about 1500 AD, before the Greeks colonized the region after the Trojan War. On a very large area of ruins, there is a Roman theatre, an enormous stadium and several streets with columns dating back to the days when the apostle Paul supposedly has stopped here on one of his missions.
The seaside resort Belek is located on the road to Alanya. Here, you will find a famous golf course if you feel like swinging your clubs for a while. In addition to this, Belek offers many fine hotels and restaurants. The bus to Alanya stops in Belek.
Side, between Antalya and Alanya, is one of the innumerable places where Cleopatra and Markus Antonius are said to have had a rendezvous. At almost every street corner, you stumble over ruins. The theatre, which has a capacity of 25.000 persons, is located on a plain piece of land and is supported by strong walls. The Roman bath next to the theatre is a very beautiful archaeological museum.
Manavgat is a town which is located 72 km from Antalya. At this sunny coastal city you can explore sandy beaches, historical sites, a waterfall and caves. There are also plenty of restaurants, accommodations and shops in Manavgat.
The National Park (between Antalya and Alanya) is very beautiful and has several interesting ruins and trout farms. Here, it is always colder than along the coastline. Why not try white water rafting?
Here you will find great exhibitions such as well-preserved Roman statues, enormous sarcophagi and remnants of the theatre in Perge. In a small showcase among the icons, you will find a jawbone that belonged to the Santa Claus, who was born in Patara and buried in Demre. The Museum also contains a collection of folk costumes and very beautiful rugs.
This ribbed minaret was built by Sultan Keykubat in the 13th century, and is the city’s landmark. Nearby you can find a vibrant city center as well as an expressive riding statue of Kemal Atatürk.
Seraser Fine Dining Restaurant is located in a 300 year old mansion and they use these amazing surroundings to appeal to all of your senses.
Vanilla Restaurant is situated in the old city of Kaleici and boasts exciting and elegant Ottoman architecture in a contemporary setting. Their modern menu consists of Italian cuisine.
With a wide variety of international dishes on their menu this restaurant is a popular place among young locals. The atmosphere is friendly and there is authentic music all day long. On top, Leman Kultur has a great outdoor garden where you can enjoy your food.
Get a taste of the sea at Hayal Inn which is described as one of the best seafood restaurants in the area. You will find this place at the hotel Ramada Plaza Antalya overlooking the harbour. This is a quality fish restaurant where the food is prepared with fresh ingredients.
While it can be hard to find an English menu in this restaurant, this is one of the best places in the city for local soups. You can get everything from various vegetable creations, to tribe soup or goat milk specials. The generous servings equal a full meal and you'll want to come back to try out something new.
Serving as a restaurant and bar with a warm ambience. The carefully selected dishes are inspired by modern international cuisine. This is a place where you can have lunch, weekend brunch or dinner.
Il Vicino is an Italian restaurant where you can indulge in dishes like thin crunchy pizza with Parma ham. This is a great place for casual lunch or evening dinner with your family.
Located at Konyalti, Nar Beach Bistro provides a great setting for a Turkish night. Impressive architecture can be admired in the dining rooms and the menu offers local and international delights.
Seraser Fine Dining Restaurant is located in a 300 year old mansion and they use these amazing surroundings to appeal to all of your senses.
Vanilla Restaurant is situated in the old city of Kaleici and boasts exciting and elegant Ottoman architecture in a contemporary setting. Their modern menu consists of Italian cuisine.
One of the biggest malls in the area has also got one of the greatest choices of quality shops in Antalya. Over 128 boutiques and stores offer you a variety of brand clothes, jewelry or books. Besides spending money on things that make life a little more fun you can enhance your shopping experience by dropping by at their cinema or by enjoying a bite at the great food-court.
This shopping plaza offers you four floors to live out your shopping dreams. No matter what you’re looking for, you can be sure to make a find in Özdilek. While the mall does not only offer stores, it was designed as a whole entertainment center. You can rest your feet in one of the many cafés and restaurants, catch an 8D movie, go bowling or enjoy regular events within.
Deepo Center opened its doors in 2004 and is one of the largest mall in the Mediterranean area. On over 38,000 square meters you can shop, eat, drink or watch a movie all year round. Deepo’s specialties are its outlet stores that attract tourists and locals for exclusive bargains. What are you waiting for?
Whether you are looking for a superb shopping experience, or whole day of entertainment and fun, TerraCity has got it all. The biggest shopping center in Antalya offers you over 150 shops including gift stores, exclusive brands, book shops as well as children’s stores. In between trying clothes and window shopping you can grab a bite at one of the 30 restaurants within or rest your feet during a quick coffee. If you want to bring your kids the mall also has an entertainment area for the little ones.
Take in the flavours and aromas for Turkey and visit Doğu Garajı Market. Next to a great variety of vegetables, fruit and spices the place offers hand-made ceramics and crafts form all over Turkey. Don’t miss this authentic Antalya shopping experience.
Located in the center of Antalya, this mall is the ideal opportunity for a quick shopping tour in between a busy sightseeing schedule. Be it clothes, souvenirs or kitchen ware, just drop in and grab what you need. Afterwards you can rest in the green parks nearby.
If you’re looking for something that makes you shine, this is the right address for your. Along Atatürk Street you can find many talented goldsmiths, numerous jewelry stores and leather products. Treat yourself with something nice and enjoy a hot beverage in one of the many coffees or food stalls in the streets.
This shopping center is a favourite of elite travellers and luxus lovers. Positioned in the Lara area, the mall provides shopping and entertainment for young and old alike. You can enjoy long opening hours and do all your shopping without any hurry. If you’ve got some time left, why not catch a movie at Cinemapink within?
One of the biggest malls in the area has also got one of the greatest choices of quality shops in Antalya. Over 128 boutiques and stores offer you a variety of brand clothes, jewelry or books. Besides spending money on things that make life a little more fun you can enhance your shopping experience by dropping by at their cinema or by enjoying a bite at the great food-court.
This shopping plaza offers you four floors to live out your shopping dreams. No matter what you’re looking for, you can be sure to make a find in Özdilek. While the mall does not only offer stores, it was designed as a whole entertainment center. You can rest your feet in one of the many cafés and restaurants, catch an 8D movie, go bowling or enjoy regular events within.
Visa-free entry for the purpose of tourism is granted to citizens of 78 countries, which includes nearly all of Europe and further countries around the world. Those who do require a visa can now take advantage of the online e-Visa application system, which is easy to use and allows applicants to obtain an electronic visa within a few minutes. Travellers' passports should generally be valid for 6 months following the end of the trip, but there are exceptions to the rule, and nationals of some countries may even enter the country with an ID card rather than passport. At the time of writing, nationals of the USA were temporarily not eligible to apply for any kind of Turkish visa (please consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for current information).
Since most travellers choose to go to Antalya when they can take advantage of warm sea water temperatures, the best months to go are between April and September (July and August being the hottest). Weather conditions are rather favourable throughout the whole year.
The taxi cars are yellow and carry easy-to-see taxi signs. They have a fare meter with two different rates from 00.00-06.00 it may cost up to 50 percent more than during daytime.
The Turkish post offices can be recognized through the PTT-symbol. The main post office is called Merkez Postanesi in Turkish. There is a post office in the city district of Selekler.
You will find a few pharmacies along The Lara Beach strip and in the city centre. There is always an "on-call" pharmacy open at night. The local drugstores are called ”Eczane” in Turkish and often have a sign with a red cross on a white background.
Visa-free entry for the purpose of tourism is granted to citizens of 78 countries, which includes nearly all of Europe and further countries around the world. Those who do require a visa can now take advantage of the online e-Visa application system, which is easy to use and allows applicants to obtain an electronic visa within a few minutes. Travellers' passports should generally be valid for 6 months following the end of the trip, but there are exceptions to the rule, and nationals of some countries may even enter the country with an ID card rather than passport. At the time of writing, nationals of the USA were temporarily not eligible to apply for any kind of Turkish visa (please consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for current information).
Since most travellers choose to go to Antalya when they can take advantage of warm sea water temperatures, the best months to go are between April and September (July and August being the hottest). Weather conditions are rather favourable throughout the whole year.
