The ingredients that turn a region into a real paradise are fabulous landscapes full of endless fields of orange and banana trees, beautiful pine forests, historical places excellently preserved and just waiting to be visited, breathtaking sunsets, friendly people and faces and an unbelievable combination of two forms of relief: sea and mountain. And Antalya has them all!
If you visit this country in early April, you can ski in the morning and sunbathe on one of its two famous beaches, Lara and Konyaalti, in the afternoon. You can also surf, water ski, sail on the beautiful blue sea, hike on the challenging mountains or just lie in the sun. Antalya is blessed by the sun 300 days a year so you can easily visit it almost any time you like – it is charming enough to make you want to stay longer and to come back on any occasion.
The five stars hotels placed not far from the beach, the easy access ways and the comfortable transportation, the magic mixture of old and new, of traditional and modern, the beautiful landscapes, the blue sea and the fabulous mountains are just a few reasons why Antalya has the most visitors from all Turkey, being considered this country’s most beautiful city too.
The old, picturesque town called Kaleici is like a fairy tale: full of small wooden houses and winding alleys paved with ancient stones can turn an ordinary visit into an adventure you will definitely want to experience again. The west side of this region impresses by the wild mountains of Taurus and the modern and relaxing resorts of Phaselis, Camyuva, Goynuk, Tekirova, Kas, Kemer and Beldibi where you can spent unforgettable moments that you will never forget. You can also visit the east side with the fascinating resorts Belek, Side, Manavgat şi Alanya, blessed with the largest and most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean Coast. Many comfortable hotels where built in the past decade, so luxurious to satisfy even the most exigent tourists.
The old side of the city, also known as Kaleiçi is full of narrow alleys and small traditional houses – if you want to spend a beautiful afternoon walking where tradition and history join, just visit Kaleiçi and the tower of Yivli Minare, the symbol of Antalya, a proof of the past that has been excellently preserved.
If you look for magnificent landscapes and want to take memorable pictures you must visit the Bey Daglari National Park and the Topcam Beach. You can either walk and breathe the fresh air or climb the Tunektepe hill fr a panoramic view. It will be a walk of a lifetime.
The symphony of colors, shapes, forms of relief, exotic trees and plans, fabulous landscapes and mixture of tradition and history prove why Antalya enjoys such a great popularity among tourists! You just have to try it!
