Antalya Guide 2019: Discover Turquoise Coast

Last Updated:Aug 1, 2019 @ 7:13 pm

[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”middle”][vc_row gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1560367542186{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column][ld_fancy_heading tag=”div” alignment=”text-center” use_theme_fonts=”” text_font=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”rgb(0, 0, 0)” fs=”20px”]Antalya, the fifth-largest city and the largest city in the Mediterranean Region in Turkey. With its nature and things to do, it offers a very viable alternative to the traveler and it is a must-see city in Turkey.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1560367645651{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1560365403538{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][ld_spacer height=”50px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ alignment=”text-center” enable_fit=”true” color=”rgb(0, 0, 0)” margin=”right_all:200px|left_all:200px”]Antalya- Where Blue Meets Green[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” enable_fit=”true” color=”rgb(0, 0, 0)” margin=”right_all:250px|left_all:250px”]The history of Antalya goes back to the old settlement. The history of the region dates back to 50 thousand years. Karain and Beldibi cave yielded traces of Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods. The first settlement is said to be Lydian. Antalya literally means “Attolos Dormitory”. The city was conquered by the Ottomans in 1391. Throughout history, Antalya has remained in mind as a city where an arrow state could not or could not take. In addition to the well-established history of Antalya is Turkey’s most ancient city in the city. Therefore, there are many places to visit in Antalya.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1560370236715{background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”30px” color=”rgb(0, 0, 0)” margin=”top_small:10px”]Practical information before your trip to Antalya[/ld_fancy_heading][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion size=”lg” active_style=”fill_shadow” borders=”accordion-title-bordered” border_round=”accordion-title-round” show_icon=”yes” i_add_icon=”true” i_type=”fontawesome” active_add_icon=”true” active_type=”fontawesome” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-angle-down” active_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-angle-up” heading_color=”#181b31″ active_heading_color=”rgb(239, 58, 19)” border_color=”#d8dbe2″ active_bg_color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” bg_color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” fs=”18px” exp_color=”rgba(30, 27, 27, 0.98)” active_exp_color=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”][vc_accordion_tab i_type=”linea” i_add_icon=”true” title=”How to get here” tab_id=”1524037146865-4ae7bf0d-d90cf0cb-670cf422-3d44″ i_icon_linea=”icon-md-airplane”][vc_column_text]The easiest way to get to Antalya is by plane. Antalya International Airport is an important destination and transfer point for many international flights from all over the world.

Many international airways organize timetable and charter flights from various airports in Europe and Middle East to Antalya airport, and also Turkish Airlines have direct domestic flights or connected flights via Izmir, Ankara, and Istanbul. Antalya airport is the most suitable airport to arrive in the region for those preferring to use the airplane.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab i_type=”linea” i_add_icon=”true” title=”How to get around” tab_id=”1524037146878-0c65e600-2207f0cb-670cf422-3d44″ i_icon_linea=”icon-md-car”][vc_column_text]Transportation is very easy in Antalya. Trams, public buses, taxis, and sea buses serve the city frequently. The tram in Antalya is called Antray. The tram that passes through the center of Antalya is the public’s most preferred transportation.

Another transportation is sea buses. In Antalya, the sea bus runs from Antalya to Kemer The departure times are between 09.00, 12.00, 16.00 and 10.30, 13.30 and 17.30 between Kemer and Antalya.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab i_type=”linea” i_add_icon=”true” title=”Where to Stay” tab_id=”1524050854877-b09aea60-5782f0cb-670cf422-3d44″ i_icon_linea=”icon-md-bed”][vc_column_text]There are many alternatives for accommodation in Antalya. As the city earns its biggest income from tourism, it becomes easier to find alternatives for every budget. Almost every district has hundreds of hotels, pensions and houses to rent. Especially Lara region is the most preferred area due to its proximity to the airport.

Antalya’s Kemer district is one of the places where you can find a suitable hotel option. It is easy to find a budget hotel in Antalya. Kaleici is also the most famous part of Antalya and has many hotels to stay with its historical old mansions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab i_type=”linea” i_add_icon=”true” title=”Things to do” tab_id=”1560366462122-f5d2d8bb-1f79f422-3d44″ i_icon_linea=”icon-md-eye”][vc_column_text]The countryside surrounding this city is a hotbed of beautiful and historically important monuments, and exploring them should rank top of your list of things to do in Antalya – and is enough to keep you busy for days.

The ruins of Perge, the former capital of the Asia Minor region of Pamphylia Secunda, is an incredible example of the Roman architecture that still exists in the area. Most come to see the incredible Great Theatre and the set of two unusual gate-towers that once controlled access to the city.

However, it’s the massive stadium, one of the largest and best preserved in the world, that is the most exciting part of any trip to Perge.

Around 40km from Antalya itself, the remains of the ancient city of Aspendos are another worthy day trip. The most incredible sight is the theatre, which dates from between 160-180 A.D. and is the best preserved theatre of its kind in the world.

A short boat trip or drive around the coast of Antalya is the best way of arriving at the region’s most popular natural attraction: the Duden Waterfalls, two impressive falls fed by a river that runs all the way from the Taurus Mountains to terminate in the Mediterranean Sea.

Tucked back from the limestone cliffs that edge the main harbour, Kaleici, Antalya’s Old Town has been well-preserved by the Turkish authorities and makes for an excellent relaxed afternoon in the city.

The coastline stretching away from Antalya is renowned for being an area of incredible natural beauty, with a whole host of beaches where you can go to chill out and catch some rays.

Konyaalti and Lara are the main beaches accessible from the city; Konyaalti extends 7km west, while Lara is on the eastern side of town and is close to some of the area’s glitziest holiday resorts.

If you want to escape the crowds, Kaputaş, a three-hour drive from Antalya, is a far more low-key affair which is perfect for windsurfers and just getting away from the city.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”When to go” tab_id=”1560887377724-f4c51859-9179″][vc_column_text]Mediterranean climate is dominant in the city, summers are hot and winters are mild and rainy. Antalya is preferred for summer tourism.

The best time to visit Antalya is summer and spring. It is quite hot last summer, it is inevitable for those who want to have a holiday here. The summer months can be scorching with high humidity that could be highly discomforting for tourists not accustomed to this weather. However, most tourists still flock to the city during this time, and the place becomes too overcrowded to enjoy. The tourism season usually starts in May and continues until October.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1560370683675{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1560370890007{padding-top: 120px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][vc_column align=”text-center” offset=”vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-6″][ld_images_group_container][ld_images_group_element enable_effects=”yes” enable_image_shadow=”yes” shadow_style=”4″ enable_roudness=”yes” image_roudness=”4″ enable_shadow=”yes” image=”4771″][/ld_images_group_element][/ld_images_group_container][/vc_column][vc_column enable_content_animation=”yes” ca_init_scale_x=”1″ ca_init_scale_y=”1″ ca_init_scale_z=”1″ ca_init_opacity=”0″ ca_an_scale_x=”1″ ca_an_scale_y=”1″ ca_an_scale_z=”1″ ca_an_opacity=”1″ offset=”vc_col-md-6″ responsive_css=”padding_right_medium:7%25|padding_left_medium:12%25″ ca_duration=”1600″ ca_delay=”160″ ca_init_translate_y=”30″][ld_spacer height=”60px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h2″ margin=”bottom_small:0.75em”]10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Antalya[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” margin=”bottom_small:0.75em” color=”rgb(0, 0, 0)”]Here are the must-see places in Antalya. All of them are the best and very exciting.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_button style=”btn-solid” title=”Discover” shape=”semi-round” size=”btn-sm” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fturkeytraveltips.com%2F10-best-things-to-do-antalya%2F|||” fs=”15px” ls=”0.02em” css=”.vc_custom_1562348846285{margin-right: 8px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-right: 0.75em !important;padding-left: 0.75em !important;}” hover_color=”rgb(58, 58, 58)”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][ld_spacer][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h2″]Best Holiday Destinations in Antalya[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p”]Discover best places to visit in Antalya[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column][ld_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][ld_content_box style=”s05″ title=”Side” image=”4884″ img_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fturkeytraveltips.com%2Fside-travel-guide%2F|title:Side%20Travel%20Guide%202019||”][/ld_content_box][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][ld_content_box style=”s05″ title=”Alanya” image=”4890″ img_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fturkeytraveltips.com%2Falanya-travel-guide%2F|title:Alanya%20Travel%20Guide%202019||”][/ld_content_box][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ld_spacer][vc_custom_heading text=”Book Your Dream Hotel Now” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_empty_space][vc_raw_js]JTNDaW5zJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJib29raW5nYWZmJTIyJTIwZGF0YS1haWQlM0QlMjIxODAyOTAwJTIyJTIwZGF0YS10YXJnZXRfYWlkJTNEJTIyMTgwMjkwMCUyMiUyMGRhdGEtcHJvZCUzRCUyMm5zYiUyMiUyMGRhdGEtd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBkYXRhLWhlaWdodCUzRCUyMmF1dG8lMjIlMjBkYXRhLWxhbmclM0QlMjJ4dSUyMiUzRSUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUzQyUyMS0tJTIwQW55dGhpbmclMjBpbnNpZGUlMjB3aWxsJTIwZ28lMjBhd2F5JTIwb25jZSUyMHdpZGdldCUyMGlzJTIwbG9hZGVkLiUyMC0tJTNFJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjIlMkYlMkZ3d3cuYm9va2luZy5jb20lM0ZhaWQlM0QxODAyOTAwJTIyJTNFQm9va2luZy5jb20lM0MlMkZhJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGaW5zJTNFJTBBJTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTNFJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTI4ZnVuY3Rpb24lMjhkJTJDJTIwc2MlMkMlMjB1JTI5JTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwdmFyJTIwcyUyMCUzRCUyMGQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCUyOHNjJTI5JTJDJTIwcCUyMCUzRCUyMGQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUlMjhzYyUyOSU1QjAlNUQlM0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBzLnR5cGUlMjAlM0QlMjAlMjd0ZXh0JTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdCUyNyUzQiUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMHMuYXN5bmMlMjAlM0QlMjB0cnVlJTNCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwcy5zcmMlMjAlM0QlMjB1JTIwJTJCJTIwJTI3JTNGdiUzRCUyNyUyMCUyQiUyMCUyOCUyQm5ldyUyMERhdGUlMjglMjklMjklM0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBwLnBhcmVudE5vZGUuaW5zZXJ0QmVmb3JlJTI4cyUyQ3AlMjklM0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlN0QlMjklMjhkb2N1bWVudCUyQyUyMCUyN3NjcmlwdCUyNyUyQyUyMCUyNyUyRiUyRmFmZi5ic3RhdGljLmNvbSUyRnN0YXRpYyUyRmFmZmlsaWF0ZV9iYXNlJTJGanMlMkZmbGV4aXByb2R1Y3QuanMlMjclMjklM0IlMEElM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U=[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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