Antalya guide for lifestyle, entertainment and attractions

Antalya lies on turkey's south-western coast, in the Mediterranean region. The cities closest to Antalya are Fethiye, 200 kilometres to the West; Mersin, 480 kilometres to the east; and Konya, 320 kilometres to the northeast.

Antalya's landscape is diverse, from mountainous Kemer to the flat plains of Side. Due to the varied landscape, some Antalyan towns, such as Side do not offer sea views. The best areas for sea views are Kas and Kalkan.

The region offers great variety. You can find city life in Antalya City, which is home to almost two million residents; a golfing paradise at Belek; sandy beaches and ruins in Side; a skiing holiday in Kemer; sophisticated living in Kalkan, and Turkey's best kept secret: Kas.

The area is renowned for its long summers and short winters, with 300 sunny days a year. Below you will find a small table showing approximate temperatures throughout the year. During the summer months the weather has been known to rise to temperatures of over forty degrees Celsius. The winter months, from December to March, bring average temperatures of around twelve and thirteen degrees. In early spring and late autumn you can expect a few light showers.

The region and its towns within, have something different to offer everyone. Antalya property ticks all the appropriate boxes for the "HIP Tips" (Holiday Homes, Investment Homes and Permanent Homes).

Antalya Airport operates all year round, and offers plenty of direct flights from many UK airports, although smaller airports in the UK may offer flights via Istanbul.

 

Months:	Jan - March	April - June	July - Sep	Oct - Dec
Average Temperature:	15°	27°	35°	20°

Antalya enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate, same as Cyprus just below, with long hot summers and very mild winters. One can swim in Antalya from early April through to late October, sometimes even in November.

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Antalya Nearest Airport:

Antalya Gazipasa Airport 35 km to Alanya Antalya International Airport 15 km to Antalya City 28 km to Belek 55 km to Kemer 65 km to Side 130 km to Alanya 150 km to Kas 170 km to Kalkan Dalaman International Airport 90 km to Kalkan 110 km to Kas

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Antalya Nearest Marina/Port:

Antalya Kaleici Yacht Marina 90 berths 0 km to Antalya City Antalya Setur Marina 235 berths 150 yatchs on land 6 km to Antalya City Kalkan Harbour 85 berths 20 yatchs on land 0 km to Kalkan Kas Marina (completion 2011) 480 berths 150 yatchs on land 0 km to Kas Kemer Turkiz Marina 180 berths 150 yatchs on land 0 km to Kemer

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Antalya Hospitals:

State Hospital Antalya State Hospital Alanya State Hospital Kemer State Hospital Side State Hospital Private Hospitals Alanya Private Can Hospital Alanya Private Hayat Hospital Kemer Private Anadolu Hospital Kemer Private Yasam Hospital Belek Private Anadolu Hospital Private Medicus Hospital Private Bilgi Hospital

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Antalya Beaches:

Antalya has an array of beautiful beaches, many of which have been awarded the Blue Flag award for their cleanliness. The long, sandy and often secluded beaches make an ideal spot for water-sport lovers, sun seekers and active holidaymakers. Belek Beach 0 km to Belek 42 km to Antalya City 44 km to Side Cleopatra Beach 0 km to Alanya Kaputas Beach 7 km to Kalkan 20 km to Kas Kemer Beach 0 km to Kemer Konyaalti Beach 0 km to Antalya City 46 km to Belek 76 km to Side 138 km to Alanya Patara Beach 17 km to Kalkan 44 km to Kas Side East and West Beach 0 km to Side 47 km to Belek

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Antalya Main Attractions:

13th Century Seljuk Castle This castle was built in the thirteenth century by Seljuk Turks, who ruled the land of Anatolia prior to the Ottoman Turks A brief history of Antalya Sitting atop a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Antalya City stretches over what was once ancient Pamphylia and the seat of Lycia Alanya Harbour's clubs and bars Anyone seeking an action-packed night out need go no further than Alanya harbour Alanya's Red Tower This famous tower is considered to be a main landmark of Alanya, obtaining its name from its red bricks Antalya Archaeology Museum You cannot miss this museum Antalya Beach Park In Konyaalti you will find Antalya Beach Park, which boasts a wide range of things to do Antalya City's nightlife Antalya has a lively summer nightlife Antalya Kaleici, the old quarter Most of Antalya's historic buildings can be discovered along the old, winding streets of Kaleici, the old quarter Belek Eagles Charity Golf Club The Eagles Charity Golf Club is the most respected and prestigious golf club, not only in Europe, but first choice among the world's golf players Belek Golf Region, Antalya Belek is Turkey's undisputed golf capital Belek National Golf Club, Antalya Since its opening in 1994, National Golf Club in Antalya has been achieving top positions in UK 2001 Golf World Magazine rankings as number 39, number 9 by German 2000 Die Welt magazine and the world's 14th best golf course by Germany 2003 Golf Journal magazine Belek nightlife Belek's emphasis on golf and its family atmosphere means it has little in the way of nightlife Belek: an architectural treasure trove Dating back to the fourth century BC, Belek was influenced by the Romans and Byzantines as well as Seljuk sculpture and architecture Bohemian Kas lifestyle Kas is a marriage of mountains and sea Bronze Age shipwreck This 13th Century Shipwreck, full of bronze artefacts, was discovered in 1984 by Turkish and American underwater archaeologists Canoeing and tubing in Kalkan The nearby Xanthos River is the perfect spot to mess about in boats Carya Golf Club Carya is the first classic Championship Golf course on the Turkey's Mediterranean coast, which has been set up on the rippling sand hills Chimera You probably won't encounter the fire-breathing Chimera of Greek mythology, but Mount Chimaera offers a sight almost as intriguing Cornelia Golf Club The Cornelia Golf Club is scattered in 4800 square meter house and is one among the best quality and best served Golf clubs or Resorts of the world Cruising Antalya City Take a short cruise on the Mediterranean to see this intriguing city from the sea Cruising Kas Cruising on the Mediterranean may be many people's idea of the ultimate holiday activity Damlatas Cave The Damlatas Cave was discovered in 1948 by workmen carrying out quarrying work at Damlatas Beach Davraz Ski Resort This ski resort must be one of the most picturesque in Turkey Dining in Antalya City At 618 metres, Doner Gazino and Restaurant located on Tunek Tepe provides you with an incredible panorama of the city Dining in Kemer Berker Ranch and Park Restaurant in Kemer caters for international and Turkish tastes Diving in Kalkan Just a few feet under Kalkan's aquamarine waters, scuba divers will discover an amazing world of sealife, striking underwater landscapes, caves, canyons, ancient amphoras and intriguing shipwrecks Dolphin Land At Kemer's Dolphin Land you can swim in clear waters with everyone's favourite sea-dwelling mammal Explore Alanya by jeep Those who scale Alanya's Taurus Mountains on a jeep safari are rewarded by stunning views - as well as homemade Turkish bread Exploring Kalkan by sea On a beautiful day, it's hard to think of anything more enchanting than exploring this part of the Turquoise Coast by boat Exploring Kalkan's architecture Kalkan's Ottoman Greek origin can be discovered by wandering the cobbled streets and gazing at the stunning Kalkan villas with their distinctive style, quite similar to the arcitecture seen on the nearby Greek Island of Meis Gloria Old Championship Golf Course The Gloria Old Championship Golf Course or 'Old' Championship course, as it is often called, is surrounded by tall pine trees and has 7 lakes and 63 challenging bunkers along with narrow fairways Greek Island of Meis - a Musical Muse A Greek island just off the coast of Kas, Meis has attracted a number of celebrities Green Lake Green Lake's sacred waters attract pilgrims from all over the country Hadrian's Gate Even if you don't have a chariot and an entourage, make a grand entrance through this gate into the old quarter, Kaleici Kalamaki Greek Village Despite several new hotels and restaurants in Kalkan, the former fishing village has remained largely untouched by mass tourism, retaining its authentic village charm Kalkan Beach Kalkan has a pleasant but pebbly beach, situated just to the east of the harbour Kalkan nightlife After your rooftop dinner, why not head out for a drink at one of Kalkan's many bars Kalkan's beach clubs Kalkan is home to six popular beach clubs, paved garden terraces where you can lounge about with a drink and enjoy the sunshine, pausing every now and then for a swim Kaputas Beach This long, picturesque beach lies at the edge of steep, forest-covered hills Kas wine While most of the world decries the effects of global warming, climate change has been good news for Turkish wine growers Kekova Island This small island near Kas has an area of just four-and-a-half square kilometres Kemer nightlife Kemer is a modern town with a vibrant nightlife Kemer: an open-air museum Kemer is rich in monuments to history Kursunlu Waterfall A mere twenty minutes drive from Antalya will lead you to an area of exceptional beauty Letoon A short drive from Kalkan, Letoon was the sacred cult centre of Lycia, and the three temples that still stand here are dedicated to three of Lycia's most significant deities: Leto, and her children Artemis and Apollo Manavgat Waterfalls Cool off in the mists of one of the country's most beautiful waterfalls Meis Island Turkish residency visa extensions The Greek island of Meis (just off the coast of Kas) has become popular with the expat residents of Kas, thanks to its handy visa facilities Mount Tahtali Ski Resort, Kemer, Antalya It's not everywhere in the world you can sun yourself on a beach and frolic in the snow all in the same day Nobilis Golf Club Nobilis Golf Club, created by Dave Thomas, borders the natural pine forest and Acisu River that runs to the Mediterranean Olympos' tree houses Olympos's famous treehouses attract everyone from students to free spirits Paragliding in Belek Paragliding at Belek and Kadriye beaches is an exhilarating activity the whole family can enjoy Pasha Golf Club The Pasha winds its way through the forest of Belek and sits peacefully amongst the snow capped Tauraus moutnains Patara Beach Endless Patara Beach is the longest beach in Turkey Patara's mysterious ruins Most people know Patara for its twenty-kilometre sandy beach Perge This ancient Greek city is just fifteen kilometres east of Antalya, on the coastal plain Rafting on Alanya's waters Adventure-seekers can get their adrenaline pumping on a rafting trip on Alanya's crystal clear rivers Rooftop wining and dining in Kalkan It is said that Kalkan has the greatest number of restaurants per capita on the Turkish coast Shopping in Antalya City The city has a couple of good malls, 5M and Deepo Outlet Centre Shopping in Kemer From carpets to silverware to handmade Turkish jewellery, you can collect high-value souvenirs at realistic prices in Kemer Side Museum This museum is located in the restored ancient bathhouse and houses objects discovered since the 1940s Side's nightlife Beside the harbour at the end of the pedestrian zone stands the Lighthouse disco, a beacon for partygoers Ski Saklikent Turkey's reputation as a ski destination is slowly becoming well known around Europe Suena Pines and Suena Dunes Golf Club Designed by PGA Design Consulting, Suena Pines and Suena Dunes golf courses opened in October 2007 with a total land area of 147 Sultan Golf Course Recognised for its exquiste design and PGA title, The Sultan is not only a beautiful loction to play in, but also a stern testing ground as it delivers a course merging into the surrounding forest, hills and lakes Sun, sea and safari in Side There is much to do all year round in Side TAT Golf Club International Tat Golf Belek international golf club, with its 27 hole Championship golf course, has been operational since September 1997 The ancient cities of Lycia Not far from Kalkan lies one of Turkey's most intriguing historical legacies Turkish Riviera, aka the Turquoise Coast The Turkish Riviera, also known as the Turquoise Coast, covers south west Turkey, stretching from east of Alanya in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey to Cesme in the Aegean coast of Turkey, to the north of the well known tourist resort of Bodrum Water sports in Kas Anyone who loves water sports need look no further than Kas World Rally Championship This action-packed summer spectacle takes place at the foot of the Totos and Bay mountains

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