Things to do in Antalya

Holidays to Turkey seem to gain in popularity year-after-year. It's little wonder when relatively new holiday retreat areas such as Antalya continue to blossom and grow into attractions that are capable of entertaining even the most demanding of holiday makers!

Antalya holidays have much to offer everyone. The city itself is a wonderful mix of beauty and history. Of the main beaches in Antalya, you will find that the shingle beach of Konyaalti is the most beautiful. It stretches for 7km and is bordered by Antalya's cliffs on one side and the wondrous Beydaglari mountains on the other which look close enough to touch on a clear day! If you're looking for a beach with a little more excitement on you Antalya holiday, head to Lara. This beach is 10km from Antalya harbour and once there you gain gain access to numerous luxury private beaches that you must pay to gain entry to. This may sound like a cynical ploy to get your cash,, but once in you will have access to all manner of watersports, facilities and entertainments.

There are all sorts of things to do in and around the city. The old city of Antalya is a wonderful place for a stroll and you'll discover all manner of classical Turkish architecture and a range of traditional restaurants in which you can savour the flavours of this great cuisine. For a little more information on the buildings of Antalya you should certainly consider a trip to Antalya's archaeological museum where you can view all sorts of pieces from ancient Roman and Byzantine empires. An attraction that will take up your whole day is the ancient city ruin of Termessos. Located at the top of Antalya's nearby mountains, these ruins are a phenomenal sight that require an arduous hike to get to but are well worth a visit for the fitter members of your group!

Broaden your horizons a little more and you will discover resort holiday heaven at Side. With a vast stretch of golden sand and more than enough hotels that cater for the whims of all families, the area is fantastic if you like your holidays to be filled with excitement and amenity galore. Venture along the coast a little more and you will discover watersport and diving central at Alanya. Indulge your thrill seeking side here with diving, snorkelling and parasailing activities all at reasonable prices.
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