Visit Antalya
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- Nature, Adventure & Sport
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Antalya: How to get there?
3hr 20min drive from Fethiye
Antalya: See when to go?
From April to November
Antalya: For how long?
2 to 3 days
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Turkey
Antalya Holidays
Antalya has some great attractions. It has a bit of everything - a harbor town full of history, culture and with stunning scenery.
Antalya: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Antalya is a touristic seaside resort located approximately 750km South of Istanbul. It's mainly a destination for families seeking calm and peaceful holidays.
My suggestion
When booking accommodation in Antalya, pay attention to the types of services provided. Indeed, you could find yourself in a holiday club (very common in Antalya) whereas you thought you were in a simple, independent hotel.
Based on flight arrivals from London, this is the third most popular tourist town in the world, as witnessed by its evolution in to the 'Turkish Riviera'. But even so, Antalya is an enjoyable town.
My suggestion
If you want to find out more about Antalya's heritage and archaeological assets, then head to the Antalya Museum.
Antalya has some great attractions. It has a bit of everything - a harbor town full of history, culture and with stunning scenery.
My suggestion
You should definately do a tour of the old Kaleiçi district, with its Ottoman-style architecture. A stroll around will plunge you into the Ottoman era.
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Authentic promenade in the districts of Kadiköy
A cosmopolitan district of Istanbul, Kadiköy is one of the most lively areas of the mega-city. An authentic atmosphere blending modern impulses with its young population thrilling the old warriors looking to merge into the crowds.
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Hasankeyf, ephemeral splendour.
Hasankeyf is in south-eastern Turkey, a very small city containing numerous natural and human wonders. Associated with a rich, ancient history, the diverse geological and archaeological particularities definitely make this village a place to visit. You must visit Hasankeyf as quickly as possible, because a dam project will soon completely cover this little gem.
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Safranbolu, the saffron city
Classed under World Heritage by Unesco for its numerous Ottoman houses, Safranbolu has conserved the charm of its old cities. Famous for its saffron, it is pleasant to wander its paved streets, to admire its aqueduct or to go and explore the caves of Bulak, nearby.
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