Travel guide

Antalya

Antalya combines a working Mediterranean city with a coastline of beaches, cliffs and ancient harbours. Kaleiçi, Hadrian's Gate, the waterfalls and the nearby Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos make it a natural base for the Turquoise Coast.

Mediterranean 2,777,677 19 Districts on the coast 1 UNESCO

Photo: Cobija · CC0

Why visit

Antalya

SimenaKekovaEtennaOlymposXanthosKaleiçiSelinusHamaxiaMyraSt. Nicholas ChurchPhaselisTermessos

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO sites and what they mean

Xanthos-LetoonCultural · 1988

Top attractions

Simena Read more

Kekova Read more

Etenna Read more

Olympos Read more

Xanthos Read more

Kaleiçi Read more

Selinus Read more

Hamaxia Read more

Myra Read more

St. Nicholas Church Read more

Phaselis Read more

Termessos Read more

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Lyciac. 1000, 400 BCERead more Pamphyliac. 1000 BCE, 300 CERead more

Nearby

Destinations

KaşKalkanKaputaş PlajıPataraSide

Local flavours

Antalya Piyazı · local specialtyHibeş · local specialtyAlanya Gülüklü (hülüklü) Çorba · local specialtyTarator Sosu · local specialtyAntalya Usulü Kabak Tatlısı · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Arap KadayıfıBağaçaTirmisSerik BıçağıSu KabağıFinike PortakalıSerpme BörekDöşemealtı HalısıFığla BardağıGılamık DokumaElmalı LeblebisiTurunç Reçeli

Museums

Alanya MüzesiAntalya MüzesiAziz (st.) Nikolaos Anıt MüzesiAlanya Atatürk Evi Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Kına Gecesi ManileriAntalya Yöresi Halk OyunlarıAntalya Evlenme AdetleriTeke Zortlatmasının Doğuşu

Outdoor activities

Doğa Yürüyüşü (trekking)Yayla GezileriRaftingGolf, BelekBelekKış SporlarıYamaç ParaşütüMotor SporlarıKaya TırmanışıTarih Ve Kültür GezileriTeleferik YolculuklarıBisiklet

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Antalya Yöresi Halk OyunlarıAntalya Ölümle İlgili Gelenek, Görenek, Adet, İnanış Ve UygulamalarAlanya’nın Fetih EfsanesiAntalya’nın Kuruluş EfsanesiKalkan İle Kapıtaş'ın Arası TürküsüAntalya TürküleriÇekemedim Akça Kızın Göçünü TürküsüYusufçuk Masalı

28 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Hotel Villa Mahal Esperanza Hotel Of Lykia Likya Adrasan Fortunella Suites & Villas

2,130 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 779 records.

Divan Antalya Talya OteliAntalya Kültür PansiyonVikingen Infinity Resort & SpaThe Land Of Legends Theme ParkAdenya Hotel & ResortAkbulut Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

Akseki10,609 Population · 51 Neighbourhoods

539 Streets

Aksu87,070 Population · 35 Neighbourhoods

3,554 Streets

Alanya371,547 Population · 102 Neighbourhoods

3,418 Streets

Demre28,075 Population · 17 Neighbourhoods

898 Streets

Döşemealtı97,121 Population · 35 Neighbourhoods

4,599 Streets

Elmalı41,550 Population · 60 Neighbourhoods

1,077 Streets

Finike52,436 Population · 26 Neighbourhoods

840 Streets

Gazipaşa55,850 Population · 53 Neighbourhoods

1,915 Streets

Gündoğmuş6,953 Population · 29 Neighbourhoods

216 Streets

İbradı3,256 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

204 Streets

Kaş63,957 Population · 54 Neighbourhoods

1,105 Streets

Kemer52,339 Population · 12 Neighbourhoods

963 Streets

Kepez649,102 Population · 68 Neighbourhoods

6,888 Streets

Konyaaltı199,414 Population · 40 Neighbourhoods

1,974 Streets

Korkuteli58,381 Population · 58 Neighbourhoods

2,690 Streets

Kumluca75,588 Population · 41 Neighbourhoods

948 Streets

+ 3 Districts

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

AYT

Antalya Havalimanı (AYT) · Aksu

GZP

Gazipaşa-Alanya Havalimanı · Gazipaşa

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0242 280 23 00

iktm07@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies1,052
Hospitals67
Police49
Taxi90

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Nearby provinces

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UNESCO

Aegean

Denizli

Acı Göl · Karagöl · Saklı Göl

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UNESCO

Central Anatolia

Konya

Sille · Ruzbe Hanı · Beyşehir Gölü

31 Districts Read the guide

Routes

City guide

Antalya and the Lycian Coast3 days

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.