Antalya is one of Turkey’s major cities situated at the Mediterranean Sea. Even if the most beautiful are the surroundings, Antalya, however, remains a tourist lovely city worthy to be visited. Antalya is the capital of the Antalya Province situated on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It is a picturesque town surrounded by mountains, forests, the Mediterranean Sea and numerous ancient ruins. Combining history and culture,Antalya has deserved the title of “the capital of the Turkish tourism”. It is the main station in the Mediterranean region. Natural beauty, traditional cuisine and historic places around town offer splendid opportunities for a perfect vacation.
In Antalya the Bull Mountains descend directly into the sea’s clear waters, forming an irregular coastal line. The region, drown into the sun 300 days a year, is a paradise of sun bathings, aquatic sports and swimming.
If you come to Antalya in March or April, you can ski during the morning in the mountains, and in the afternoon you can swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean.
The climate of the region is typical Mediterranean, hot and dry summer, temperate and rainy winter.
Antalya and its surroundings are a remarkable and important tourist centre on the Mediterranean coast.
In the last years, the Gulf of Antalya, with its gulfs and caves, filled by the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea has become one of the most popular touristic resorts of Turkey.
The fields on the coast are covered by plantations of bananas, citrus orchards and pine forests and also palm trees.
Antalya is also one of the most important centers of art and culture, having varied cultural activities as: the Festival of Art and Film, the Festival of Jewelry…
The port remains undoubtedly the most interesting part of town.
Antalya is more than beaches, clean water and other conditions particularly attractive, at affordable prices. After several days of sun and fun, scuba diving and hiking, after you find the menus of restaurants and the atmosphere of Antalya places, you just take a walk through the city. Like many of the cities of Turkey, Antalyawas founded in Greek period, and it developed very much under the Roman mastery. From the ruins to the Ottoman citadel, from the narrow streets and old houses or gardens, ending with the old port, Antalya is a small open air museum with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, even if the weather is very hot most of the year.
Places to visit…
For those interested in the history of old places there are organized tours in the surroundings, where you’ll find the ruins of old settlements, such as Aspendos, Perge, Manavgat, Side and many others. In Aspendos can be admired an ancient Amphitheatre, now ruined. Every summer in the region are organized festivals of music and dance, with the participation of thousands of people.
Yat Limani: Antalya’s old port is today a modern port, where you can admire more fast and elegant yachts, but also where you can take lunch at one of the Restaurants.
The Archeological Museum: one of the best in Turkey. Here you can admire the many pieces found in many sites in the region. Some exhibits are unique in the world, and their value can not be estimated.
The Iskele Mosque: situated in the old port area, with a simple and elegant architecture, the Mosque is well-maintained even today.
Call Museum and Inan Kirac: hosted by an old Ottoman house, which preserves the charm of the past, is very popular especially among locals, who will recommend it every time.
The Mosque and Yivli minaret: located near the port, the Mosque with the impressive minaret was built in the XIIIth century.
Hidirlik Tower: a Roman tower, dating from the earliest IInd century B.C. No even today it is known what was its initial role. Researchers have advanced various hypotheses - a maritime lighthouse, a tomb, a turn for the defense - but Hidirlik Tower has preserved its mistery.
Antalya is one of Turkey’s major cities situated at the Mediterranean Sea. Even if the most beautiful are the surroundings, Antalya, however, remains a tourist lovely city worthy to be visited. Antalya is the capital of the Antalya Province situated on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It is a picturesque town surrounded by mountains, forests, the Mediterranean Sea and numerous ancient ruins. Combining history and culture,Antalya has deserved the title of “the capital of the Turkish tourism”. It is the main station in the Mediterranean region. Natural beauty, traditional cuisine and historic places around town offer splendid opportunities for a perfect vacation.In Antalya the Bull Mountains descend directly into the sea’s clear waters, forming an irregular coastal line. The region, drown into the sun 300 days a year, is a paradise of sun bathings, aquatic sports and swimming.If you come to Antalya in March or April, you can ski during the morning in the mountains, and in the afternoon you can swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean.The climate of the region is typical Mediterranean, hot and dry summer, temperate and rainy winter.Antalya and its surroundings are a remarkable and important tourist centre on the Mediterranean coast.In the last years, the Gulf of Antalya, with its gulfs and caves, filled by the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea has become one of the most popular touristic resorts of Turkey.The fields on the coast are covered by plantations of bananas, citrus orchards and pine forests and also palm trees.Antalya is also one of the most important centers of art and culture, having varied cultural activities as: the Festival of Art and Film, the Festival of Jewelry…The port remains undoubtedly the most interesting part of town.Antalya is more than beaches, clean water and other conditions particularly attractive, at affordable prices. After several days of sun and fun, scuba diving and hiking, after you find the menus of restaurants and the atmosphere of Antalya places, you just take a walk through the city. Like many of the cities of Turkey, Antalyawas founded in Greek period, and it developed very much under the Roman mastery. From the ruins to the Ottoman citadel, from the narrow streets and old houses or gardens, ending with the old port, Antalya is a small open air museum with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, even if the weather is very hot most of the year.Places to visit…For those interested in the history of old places there are organized tours in the surroundings, where you’ll find the ruins of old settlements, such as Aspendos, Perge, Manavgat, Side and many others. In Aspendos can be admired an ancient Amphitheatre, now ruined. Every summer in the region are organized festivals of music and dance, with the participation of thousands of people.Yat Limani: Antalya’s old port is today a modern port, where you can admire more fast and elegant yachts, but also where you can take lunch at one of the Restaurants.The Archeological Museum: one of the best in Turkey. Here you can admire the many pieces found in many sites in the region. Some exhibits are unique in the world, and their value can not be estimated.The Iskele Mosque: situated in the old port area, with a simple and elegant architecture, the Mosque is well-maintained even today.Call Museum and Inan Kirac: hosted by an old Ottoman house, which preserves the charm of the past, is very popular especially among locals, who will recommend it every time.The Mosque and Yivli minaret: located near the port, the Mosque with the impressive minaret was built in the XIIIth century.Hidirlik Tower: a Roman tower, dating from the earliest IInd century B.C. No even today it is known what was its initial role. Researchers have advanced various hypotheses - a maritime lighthouse, a tomb, a turn for the defense - but Hidirlik Tower has preserved its mistery.
