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Tourism in Antalya

Antalya is a masterpiece of dazzling beauty located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, in which the beauty meets in its most beautiful forms, and in it envelopes a magnificent creation in this earth, evident until it became the bride of the Turkish states, and the flower of the tourist cities.

While Trabzon is the capital of glamorous natural beauty on the Black Sea, it is right to say that Antalya is its undisputed counterpart on the warm shores of the Mediterranean.

In our article, we go around a trip on the most beautiful tourist attractions in Antalya, explore its amazing gardens, wonderful tourist attractions, learn about its climate, and a lot of other important information.

Tourism in Antalya

Where is Antalya located?

The state of Antalya is located in southwestern Turkey, on a bay on the Mediterranean coast, about 518 kilometres from the capital Ankara, and 729 kilometres from the state of Istanbul. Antalya is bordered on the east by Mersin and Kerman, on the northeast by the state of Konya, on the north by Isparta and Boudro, to the west by the state of Mola, and by the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Weather in Antalya

The climate of the Mediterranean basin is characterized by being hot and dry in summer and warm and rainy in winter, and the Taurus mountain range stands like a dam between the Antalya region and the cold north winds.

Antalya also enjoys nearly 300 sunny days throughout the year, and the air temperature in the months of July and August rises to 40 degrees sometimes, but the gentle sea breezes and the northern winds leaking from the mountains give Antalya a nice moderate atmosphere. The temperatures in Antalya usually range between 34/22 in the summer and 15/6 in the winter. According to the latest census of the Turkish spirits circles in 2020, the population of Antalya is approximate: 2 coloured and 511 thousand and 700 people.

Information about the city of Antalya

The fame of the Turkish state of Antalya flew to the horizons, and the reputation of its breathtaking beauty spread in the east and west of the earth, until it turned into an important tourist destination in the world, and in Turkey in particular, until the number of arrivals for tourism in Antalya in recent seasons exceeded twice the number of its population.

Sakarya attracted the attention of citizens of many European countries, and the Russians were the most popular and enamoured of it until it attracted an increasing number of Russian citizens who wish to own and reside in them.

Antalya enjoys its pleasant atmosphere, and its charming nature, whether in the summer or winter season, in addition to its richness in tourist resorts and integrated services, and here we find it necessary to mention the most important information for the tourist to know about the city of Antalya in the winter and summer seasons, then we move to get to know Its most important tourist attractions and exceptional sights

Tourism in Antalya in the summer

Millions of visitors with the aim of tourism are filled with Antalya resorts and hotels in the warm summer months with a magical atmosphere, especially during the holiday period.

The air temperature and humidity in Antalya are high in summer to acceptable limits, but its geographical diversity gives its northern highlands a moderate summer atmosphere, which provides many tourist options for vacationers and hikers.

Tourism in Antalya in the winter

The seasons of the year meet in Antalya at the same time, especially during the winter season when you can enjoy the most beautiful winter sports on the snowy heights of Antalya, and then return to enjoy the gentle sea breezes on the charming beach of Antalya.

In winter, Antalya pulses with many rich activities and amazing tourists, as its snowy heights are among the most beautiful areas for skiing, especially in the Sakli Kent snow resort.

The most beautiful tourist places in Antalya

1. Antalya waterfalls

       -Dudan Waterfalls, Antalya

The Dodan Waterfalls consist of a group of Upper and Lower Duden Waterfalls, on the Dudan River, named after the waterfalls.

The upper Dudan Falls is ten kilometres from the city centre in its northeastern side.

The upper Duden Waterfalls are considered one of the most beautiful tourist places in Antalya for their stunning scenery, clean water, abundant services, and surrounding public facilities.

And it can be reached at the bottom of the waterfall via the stairs or the cave that passes directly behind the waterfall, which attracts tourists to enjoy these fun and refreshing adventures at the same time.

      -Lara Falls, Antalya

As for the Lower Duden Waterfalls, it is located in the Lara region, and flows into the Mediterranean Sea, and is sometimes known as that region (Lara) located in it.

The height of Lara Falls is nearly 40 meters, and tourists visit it by boat from the Calci Port to take pictures near its mouth in the sea.

      -Manavgat waterfalls, Antalya

Manavgat şelalesi Waterfalls and Parks is one of the most famous and most beautiful waterfalls in Turkey, and it forms part of the beautiful Manavgat River, located 3 kilometres from the village of Manavgat, about 78 kilometres east of Antalya.

      -The old city of Antalya Kaleiçi

Kaleiçi: meaning the ancient city, which boasts its Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman monuments, and those ruins still bear witness to those civilizations even today.

The old city is located in the eastern part of the city centre today, and you can see in its alleys the masterpieces of the Byzantine era, with its various walls, shops and narrow streets, in addition to the clear Ottoman historical footprint that appears in the shape of the city, its mosques, minarets, and houses of the old urban style.

The old city has preserved its archaeological character in its shops that display traditional antiques and handicrafts, in addition to the types of spices, sweets and other products that tourists are usually interested in owning.

 And in the port of the old city, you will not miss those restaurants with sea views, and the boats stopping at its port that carry tourists towards the beautiful Lara Falls.

2. Köprülü Kanyon Valley

A national water park located in the town of Manavgat in the Antalya Province, Turkey. It covers an area of 366 square kilometres.

Koprulu Valley National Park was established by the Turkish Ministry of Forestry in 1973, and the valley is nearly 400 meters deep in some places and extends for 14 km along the Köprü River.

The ancient Roman bridge, which still stands to this day, stands over the valley and the river. Ancient Roman ruins can also be seen in the city of Selge, which is approximately 12 kilometres from the valley.

The forests are characterized by their wild animals and water sports, in addition to camping activities, which makes them one of the best places in Antalya to enjoy the beauty of nature and fun adventures at the same time.

3. Kemer Antalya

Kemer: It is a small tourist city belonging to the Turkish state of Antalya, and its fame increased with the development of its tourist infrastructure and wonderful landscapes.

Where is Kemer Antalya located?

Kemer is located directly on the Mediterranean coast, 40 km west of the city centre, and about 50 km from the Taurus Mountains covered with pine trees.

The coast of Kemer enjoys a hot and relatively dry Mediterranean climate, warm seawater suitable for recreation, swimming and other sporting activities, as well as a stunning natural beauty that combines the charm of the sea and the tranquillity of the place.

Kemer was named after the stone belt that was built around it around 1960 to protect civilians from floods.

4.  Olympus Beach, Antalya

The charming coastal area of Olympus is located southwest of the Turkish city of Antalya, about 100 km from it, and about 15 km from the Kemer region.

Olympus embraces a group of high mountain ranges overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with a very beautiful sea beach, in addition to its green valley that is adorned by a river that flows directly into the Mediterranean Sea.

The region is rich in its wonderful natural features and historical monuments that bear witness to very ancient civilizations that settled this land thousands of years ago.

Tourism pioneers in Antalya mean the peaks of the Olympus region, such as Mount Cirali, which people know as Mount Yanar and located an hour away, in addition to riding the famous Olympus cable car that passes over the Olympus mountain range, reaching the summit of Mount Tahtali at an altitude of 2365 meters from the surface the sea.

Olympus Heights is intended for many fans of skydiving, which is one of the most important centres for practising this kind of wonderful sports.

Tourist places in Antalya for children

The Turkish Antalya is rich in its tourist parks that are suitable for children and adults alike, we know here about a group of them:

1. Sandland: On the sandy beach of Lara, which witnesses one of the largest sand sculpture festivals in the world, you will find many amazing mythological figures and historical structures that were made entirely of sand.

2. Ride the cable car on Mount Olympus.

3. Dinosaur Park, which includes models of different sizes that simulate the shapes of a dinosaur, including huge animated dinosaurs with sound effects.

4. Antalya Aquarium, which is one of the largest water museums in the world, as it includes a 131-meter-long water tunnel and various fish ponds.

5. The Reptile Museum: It is located directly next to the Aquarium.

6. The land of myths Antalya: which consists of a hotel that contains a huge outdoor water park, with more than 70 houses, and a 5D cinema.

7. Dolphinland Antalya: where children have the opportunity to swim with dolphins and watch daily shows at 2:30 pm.