What to do in Antalya?
What to do in Antalya?
Antalya is the capital city of Antalya Province, in Turkey. It is one of the biggest cities in the entire country and the biggest on the Mediterranean coast. The city has the title of “the capital of Turkish tourism”, with almost 14 million visitors in 2019.
This shouldn’t be a surprise, as the entire area is displaying natural beauty, history and an excellence in tourism infrastructure. From resorts to hotels, from restaurants to beach bars, everything is prepared to welcome their guests. Antalya is more than an incredible beach destination, there are plenty of things to do, to explore.
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1. Eat
Everybody has to eat and in Turkey, it is a pleasure. Here you don’t just eat because you are hungry, here you do it for the experience. The Turkish cuisine is fabulous and one of the best in the world.
Travelling in the Mediterranean part of Turkey, you should try their seafood dishes. But, don’t forget about their meats and to satisfy your sweet tooth. Turkish sweets are fabulous.
2. Shop
A little bit of shopping will not hurt anyone, especially in vacation. In Antalya you do have where to shop. The city has plenty of shopping centers and malls, the best ones are: Terracity, Migros Shopping Centre and Mall of Antalya.
Another good option is shopping in the old town. There are many streets filled with little shops. This is the perfect place to buy souvenirs, Turkish Delight or even rugs.
Kazim Ӧzalp Road is a third option. This is a pedestrian road, with shops on both sides. Here you will find the perfect mixture of big brands with the local shops.
3. Spend some time at the beach
It doesn’t matter if you are staying in a hotel or in a resort. This is a must in this area. Smooth sand beaches with the perfect Mediterranean water, just make the ideal combination for a relaxing day at the beach.
Even though in summer it might get crowded, you will not feel suffocated. The coast line is huge and ready to welcome everybody. This area is also great for water sports and snorkeling.
4. Discover the natural beauty
Antalya is more than just a beach resort city. There is an incredible amount of natural wonders that this city has to offer.
- Waterfalls – this is one of Antalya’s treasures. Try exploring at least one, if not all of them. They are incredibly beautiful and in some you can even swim. Kursunlu, Manavgat or Duden (both) are some of the most visited.
- Canyon – if you go to Manavgat waterfall and you love a nice walk in the nature, for sure Koprulu Canyon will have your heart. It is one of the most visited places by tourist that love nature. The entire canyon is very big, about 14km long, but also full of jaw dropping moments. The nature did an incredible work here.
5. Old Town Marina
The old town and the old Marina, are a must see for the visitors. These places are filled with history. Being a town founded 200BC and passed from Romans to Turkish and even Italians, this is the perfect mixture of cultural history.
Besides walking and admiring the entire area, don’t forget to pay more attention to: Hadrian’s Gate, Saat Kulesi (tower) or the Roman Harbor. There is also a panoramic elevator, that will take you up the hill, for a perfect image of the entire marina.
The whole old harbor area is filled with restaurants and is a perfect place to grab something to eat. The view is amazing and the food delicious. We really loved this restaurant, especially for the view it offers.
Antalya is a city that will surprise you. An area that is well prepared for visitors, with an incredible number of places to shop, eat and relax. It is a city with a big historical importance, that survived through centuries and different cultures. I think that this is what makes Antalya beautiful and worthy of your time spent here. For us, Antalya was so…Travelicious.