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Discover Antalya

Düden Waterfalls, Antalya
Düden Waterfalls
Kaleiçi, Antalya
Kaleiçi

City guide

About Antalya

Antalya is the shining jewel of the Turkish Riviera, set dramatically along an azure Mediterranean bay against the towering limestone wall of the Taurus Mountains. The city combines millennia of Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman history with sun-drenched beaches and a sophisticated modern Turkish lifestyle.

The beating heart of the city is Kaleiçi, a walled labyrinth of painstakingly restored Ottoman timber mansions, cobblestone alleys, and a picturesque ancient Roman yacht harbor. Just beyond town, the famous Düden Waterfalls plunge thunderously off coastal cliffs into the open sea, while expansive beaches like Konyaaltı and Lara offer world-class swimming.

Best time to go
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) provide the very best conditions: comfortable warmth between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius, endless blue skies, and ideal weather for sightseeing and coastal relaxation. Midsummer in July and August is hot with highs regularly surpassing 34 degrees.
From the airport
Antalya Airport (AYT) is located 13 kilometers northeast of downtown. The modern AntRay light rail tram departs directly from outside Terminal 1 to the city center (İsmetpaşa station by Kaleiçi) in about 30 minutes. Havaş airport shuttle buses run to the main bus terminal (Otogar). Licensed taxis to Kaleiçi cost roughly 20 to 25 euros.
Getting around
The historic district of Kaleiçi is largely pedestrianized and best discovered on foot. The vintage Nostalji Tramway ambles along the coastal boulevard linking Konyaaltı Beach to Kaleiçi, while modern AntRay tram lines connect the center with the airport. Frequent public city buses run out to Lara Beach and the Düden Waterfalls.

What to see in Antalya

  • Historic Kaleiçi and the Roman MarinaThe walled old quarter packed with restored timber mansions, boutique hideaways, fragrant citrus courtyards, and a scenic Roman harbor filled with traditional wooden gullets.
  • Hadrian's Gate (Üçkapılar)A grand triple-arched white marble triumphal gateway flanked by defensive towers, constructed in 130 AD to honor the visit of Roman Emperor Hadrian.
  • Lower Düden WaterfallsA dramatic natural spectacle where the Düden River cascades 40 meters over sheer sea cliffs directly into the turquoise Mediterranean, best admired from a clifftop park or boat.
  • Antalya Archaeological MuseumOne of Turkey's foremost museums, housing an astonishing collection of monumental Roman imperial statues and carved sarcophagi excavated from ancient Perge.

Neighbourhoods

  • KaleiçiThe enchanting historic center sheltered inside ancient ramparts, filled with stone-paved lanes, art galleries, quiet garden cafes, and restored boutique hotels.
  • KonyaaltıThe modern western coastal district boasting a miles-long pebble beach, landscaped waterfront promenade, beach clubs, and dramatic mountain backdrops.
  • LaraThe bustling eastern seaside district perched atop soaring sea cliffs, famous for manicured cliff parks overlooking the waterfalls and wide sandy beaches.

Food and drink

Antalya boasts unique regional Mediterranean flavors. Order Antalya piyazı (a distinctive white bean salad coated in a rich dressing of nutty sesame tahini, garlic, vinegar, and chopped boiled eggs). Savor juicy grilled şiş köfte meatballs and fresh Mediterranean sea bass. Finish with yanık dondurma (Antalya's famous 'burnt' goat-milk ice cream with a subtle smoky note) or sweet pumpkin candied with tahini and walnuts.

Questions about Antalya

Can you swim right in the center of Antalya?

Yes, beneath the cliff walls of Kaleiçi lies historical Mermerli Beach with sun decks over the water, while the wide pebble shore of Konyaaltı Beach is just a short tram ride away.

What ancient ruins are easy day trips from Antalya?

The ancient Greco-Roman city of Perge and the world-renowned, remarkably intact Roman theatre of Aspendos are both within a 40-minute drive or guided tour from town.

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