In the southeast of Turkey, on the Mediterranean coast, we find Antalya in the gulf of the same name. Situated on a cliff surrounded by mountains, and due to this spectacular geographical location, it is extremely beautiful . The first tourists arrived more than four decades ago and today, it has become an international tourist centre offering some of the best beaches in Turkey.
In this landscape of unequalled beauty, you can find coastal lagoons surrounded by mountains, small bays and natural penninsulas. Antalya Mediterranean beaches have picturesque scenery and transparent water.
One of the most popular beaches with watersports lovers is Antalya beach, with crystal water and white sand, surrounded by hotels and apartment blocks. If you like being near ruins, then Side beach is a good option next to interesting Roman remains. But if you prefer a marina , you should choose Kemer beach and Olimpos beach if you like a beach with lush vegetation.
It is easy to find accommodation both in excellent hotels and apartments or typical Turkish houses.
It is essential to visit the old city called Kaleici, which is very attractive to tourists, with its narrow streets and Turkish and Greek buildings.
You will also see the beautiful mosques, churches and port where you will find the minarets and the archaeological museum, and you will marvel at the amazing Turkish architecture.
Nearby, you will have an opportunity to visit Perge and Aspendo with the striking Roman amphitheatre Termeso, or Olimpo with its marvellous beach..
Antalya has its own airport 13 km far from the city. The weather is warm in summer - from June to September, and it is wet and rainy in winter.
