Antalya dazzles travelers with its unique blend of sun-kissed Mediterranean beaches and millennia-old heritage. From the golden sands of Konyaaltı and Lara to the vibrant marina of Kaleiçi, every shoreline along Turkey’s turquoise coast invites you to swim, sail, or simply bask beneath clear blue skies. This irresistible mix of sea and history makes Antalya the perfect first stop on any Turkish Riviera itinerary.
Beyond the water’s edge, time-honored treasures await exploration. Wander through the maze-like lanes of Old Town Kaleiçi, where Ottoman mansions, Roman walls, and boutique cafés live side by side. A short drive inland leads to majestic ancient ruins such as Perge and Aspendos, whose remarkably preserved theater still hosts open-air performances under the stars.
Nature lovers will find adventure, too. The rugged Taurus Mountains frame the city, offering panoramic hikes, refreshing waterfalls like Düden and Kurşunlu, and thrilling cable-car rides to snow-capped peaks in winter. Whether you crave history, relaxation, or outdoor thrills, Antalya delivers a richly layered experience that keeps visitors returning year after year.
Antalya Travel Map 2025
1. Kaleiçi (Old Town)
The first image that comes to mind when talking about Antalya is Kaleiçi, the city’s historic heart. Wander its cobblestone lanes lined with Ottoman-era wooden-stone mansions, browse souvenir shops, sip coffee at stylish cafés, or join boat tours leaving the petite marina for turquoise coves. Must-see landmarks include the Yivli Minaret, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower, Karatay Madrasa and Şehzade Korkut Mosque. Kaleiçi’s bars and boutique hotels make it the city’s most popular tourist quarter.
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Author Note: Restaurants here cater heavily to tourists, so prices can be high—always check menus before sitting down.
2. Aspendos Ancient City
Located 46 km from central Antalya, the 10th-century BC Aspendos boasts some of the best-preserved Roman architecture in Anatolia. The 20,000-seat Aspendos Theatre still hosts classical-music festivals each summer. Explore Roman baths, agoras, aqueducts, an acropolis and hill-top temples.
Entrance Fee: 547 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours:
• Summer daily 08:30 – 19:00
• Winter daily 08:30 – 17:30
3. Düden Waterfalls
Also known as Düdenbaşı, this twin-tier waterfall lies 10 km north of the city in Kepez. Wooden walkways, terraces, cafés and tea gardens make it a summer favorite. After cascading 9 km, the water plunges 40 m off the coastal cliffs into the Mediterranean at Lower Düden Falls near Lara—easily admired on boat trips.
4. Kurşunlu Waterfall
Just 22 km from Antalya, the 18 m-high Kurşunlu Waterfall sits inside a 33-hectare nature park declared in 1991. Seven smaller cascades, emerald pools and rich flora create a fairy-tale setting for hiking and picnics.
Entrance Fee: 50 TL (adult) / 30 TL (student)
Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 18:00
Author Note: Bring cash to enter and to use the rest-rooms inside the park.
5. Olympos Ancient City
Thought to date from the 3rd century BC, Olympos was one of the largest Lycian ports. Inside Beydağları National Park, you’ll see Roman-era temples, agora, a Medieval fortress and the ancient harbour. Olympos is 30 km from Kemer; combine your visit with camping or beaches nearby.
Entrance Fee: 364 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:30 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
6. Perge Ancient City
Built in Hittite times and known as Parha, Perge lies 16 km from Antalya. Marvel at its grid-planned colonnaded streets, 15,000-seat theatre, enormous Roman baths, monumental fountains and agora—some of the finest ruins in Pamphylia.
Entrance Fee: 400 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:30 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
7. Manavgat Waterfall
About 76 km east of the city, the 5 m-high, wide Manavgat Waterfall is famed for foamy, milky-blue water. Stroll the walkways, dine at riverside fish restaurants, or join rafting and canoe trips.
Entrance Fee: 30 TL
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:00 – 19:30
• Winter 08:00 – 18:00
Author Note: Buses run from the centre; easy public transport access.
8. Olympos Cable Car (Tahtalı Mountain)
From the base station in Olympos National Park, the Olympos Teleferik climbs to 2,000 m on Tahtalı Mountain in just 10 minutes, revealing matchless sea-and-pine panoramas.
Round-Trip Fare: Adult $30 / Child (3-11) $21 / Under 3 free
One-Way Fare: Adult $20 / Child $14
Opening Hours:
• Summer 09:00 – 15:00
• Winter 09:00 – 18:00
Author Note: Check the official site for sunrise/sunset or combo tickets.
9. Köprülü Canyon
Within Köprülü Canyon National Park, 85 km from Antalya, this 14 km canyon with 100 m cliffs lures rafters, hikers and climbers from around the globe.
Author Note: Always bargain for tour and rafting prices.
10. Kaputaş Beach
Hidden between cliffs near Kaş, Kaputaş Beach dazzles with turquoise water and golden sand. Reach it via 186 steps or by boat from Antalya Marina. Visit in spring or autumn for fewer crowds.
Author Note: The stairway may be challenging for families with small children or the elderly.
11. Yanartaş (Chimera)
For 2,500 years, natural gas vents on this forested slope near Çıralı have produced the “eternal flames” of Yanartaş—visible day and night at 180 m above sea level.
Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 21:00
Author Note: A 1 km rocky ascent; bring water and go at dusk in warm seasons.
12. Karaalioğlu Park
Perched atop the famous cliffs, 140,000 m² Karaalioğlu Park offers panoramic views of Konyaaltı Beach and the Bey Mountains. Enjoy cafés, flower gardens, and scenic terraces in one of Turkey’s oldest urban parks.
13. Sandland – Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum
Set on Lara Beach, Sandland is one of the world’s largest open-air sand-sculpture parks. Every year artists use 10,000 tons of river sand to create giant works around a new theme.
Entrance Fee: Adult 180 TL / Under 12 120 TL / Student 120 TL
Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 19:00
14. Antalya Aquarium
Five minutes’ walk from Konyaaltı Beach, the complex houses 40 themed tanks plus a 131 m-long, 3 m-wide tunnel—one of the world’s longest. Enjoy the Snow World indoor snow park, Wild Park reptile house, 3-D cinema and numerous eateries.
Entrance Fee: 425 TL
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 20:00
15. Hıdırlık Tower
This 14 m Roman tower (2nd century AD) stands at the southwest corner of Karaalioğlu Park, overlooking Kaleiçi Marina. Climb its internal stairs for postcard-worthy harbour views.
16. Karain Cave
Thirty kilometres north along the Antalya–Burdur road, Karain Cave ranks among Turkey’s largest natural caverns. Excavations reveal Palaeolithic artifacts and wall engravings. Follow lit walkways to vast stalactites, stalagmites and Roman inscriptions.
Entrance Fee: 182 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:30 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
17. Aspendos Ancient Theatre
Part of the same site yet singled out for its perfection, the Aspendos Theatre (2nd century AD) seats 20,000 and hosts concerts beneath its superb acoustics.
(Entrance fees & hours identical to item 2 above)
Author Note: An audio guide enriches the experience.
18. Antalya Museum
Covering 30,000 m² on Konyaaltı Avenue, the award-winning Antalya Museum displays thousands of artifacts from Pamphylia and Pisidia across 14 halls and a sculpture-filled garden. Highlights include the Hall of Emperors, Gods Hall and rich mosaic collection.
Entrance Fee: 547 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:00 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
Author Note: Audio guides available.
19. Alanya Castle
This imposing Seljuk fortress crowns a 250 m peninsula above Alanya. Built in the 13th century by Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, it boasts 6.5 km of walls, 83 towers and 140 bastions. Inside lie the Tophane, palace ruins, Süleymaniye Mosque and Ottoman houses.
Entrance Fee: 437 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:30 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
Author Note: Audio guides available.
20. Sapadere Canyon
With 400 m cliffs, wooden walkways and crystalline pools, Sapadere Canyon offers hiking, zip-lining and alabalık (trout) restaurants amid endemic flora. Visit trout farms or plunge into ice-cold pools fed by snow-melt.
Entrance Fee: 30 TL
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 19:00
21. Lycian Way
Stretching 535 km from the Toros Mountains near Antalya to Fethiye, the Lycian Way is ranked among the world’s top ten hiking trails. It threads through ancient cities such as Patara, Xanthos and Letoon, and rewards walkers with dazzling sea-and-mountain vistas.
Author Note: Wear long trousers to avoid scratches, and pack plenty of water and snacks—there are no shops along most sections.
22. Antalya Toy Museum
Opened on 23 April 2011 (National Sovereignty & Children’s Day), the Antalya Toy Museum displays over 3,000 toys that delight kids and nostalgic adults alike. Expect Smurfs, Popeye, Lucky Luke and the Turkish folk hero Keloğlan.
Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: Closed Mon; Tue–Sun 09:30 – 18:30
23. Damlataş Cave
Turkey’s first show cave lies behind Damlataş Beach at the foot of Alanya Castle. Well-lit walkways lead past 15,000-year-old stalactites and stalagmites; the humid air is reputed to ease asthma.
Entrance Fee: 100 TL
Opening Hours:
• Summer daily 10:00 – 19:00
• Winter daily 10:00 – 17:30
Author Note: Although lighting is good, bring a torch for extra visibility.
24. Phaselis Ancient City & Bay
Founded in the 7th century BC, Phaselis boasts three harbours, a vast Roman theatre, aqueducts and agora—plus a pine-fringed Phaselis Cove perfect for swimming.
Entrance Fee: 364 TL (Museum Pass valid) – free for Turkish citizens aged 0-18 & foreigners 0-8
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:30 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
25. Konyaaltı Beach
Seven kilometres of Blue-Flag shoreline stretch between Konyaaltı Varyant and Antalya Harbour. The fine-pebble beach offers sun-beds, cafés, walking/bike lanes and watersports such as kayaking and kite-surfing.
Author Note: The seabed shelves quickly—non-swimmers and young children should take care.
26. Üçağız Village
A protected archaeological zone nestled between Kekova Island and Kaleköy (Simena), sleepy Üçağız charms visitors with waterfront fish taverns, century-old houses and ancient Lycian ruins dotting the shoreline.
27. Kızıl Kule (Red Tower)
Erected in 1226 by Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, Alanya’s 33 m-high Red Tower guards the harbour with classic Seljuk design. Its first floor houses the Alanya Ethnography Museum.
Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 – 17:30
Author Note: Climb 85 steps to the roof for superb bay panoramas.
28. Kleopatra Beach
Legend says Cleopatra once swam here; today the 2 km Blue-Flag strand remains Alanya’s star attraction, with golden sand and crystal water. Entry is free; sun-beds and umbrellas cost extra.
Tip: Spring and autumn offer quieter conditions—ideal for flights and hotels at better prices.
29. Termessos Ancient City
Perched at 1,150 m in Güllük Mountain National Park, Termessos recalls Inca citadels with a cliff-top theatre, temples and walls.
Entrance Fee: 110 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:00 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
Author Note: Avoid slippery white stones—merely polished limestone that can be as slick as marble.
30. Tazı Canyon
Within Köprülü Canyon National Park, Tazı Canyon boasts 200–400 m cliffs dubbed “Wisdom Valley” in antiquity. Spot mountain goats, lynx and golden eagles while trekking its vertiginous trails.
31. Hadrian’s Gate
Built in AD 130 to honour Emperor Hadrian, the three-arched marble gate now marks the grand entrance to Kaleiçi’s old lanes.
32. Geyikbayırı
Just 26 km west of Antalya, Geyikbayırı offers cool mountain air, picnic spots, rock-climbing cliffs and rustic yayla (high-plateau) houses amid cedar and pine forests.
33. Göynük Canyon
This 4.5 km gorge near Kemer blends trekking paths, zip-lines, paintball and swimming holes of ice-cold spring water.
Entrance Fee: 180 TL
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 19:00
Author Note: From Antalya, take the Kemer bus and walk 45 min from Göynük stop. Café prices can be high—check before ordering. Haggle for zip-line or boat tours.
34. Patara Beach
Eighteen kilometres of powder-white sand rank Patara among the world’s finest beaches—and a vital Caretta caretta turtle nesting site. Watch flaming sunsets from the dunes.
35. Selfie Park Antalya
Europe’s largest and Antalya’s only Selfie Museum features 50+ bright themed rooms perfect for Instagram.
Entrance Fee: Adult 300 TL / Student-Child 250 TL
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 20:00
Author Note: Online tickets are 10 % cheaper.
36. Dokuma Park
Once a 1950s cotton mill, Dokuma Park is now Antalya’s biggest urban green space: flower gardens, bike paths, a toy museum, craft bazaar, picnic lawns and open-air cinema nights.
Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: Closed Mon; Tue–Sun 09:30 – 18:00
37. Patara Ancient City
Capital of the Lycian League, Patara houses a Corinthian temple, Vespasian Baths, columned streets and the re-excavated parliament building.
Entrance Fee: 547 TL
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:00 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
Author Note: In summer, arrive early morning or late afternoon to beat the heat.
38. Dipsiz Lake
At 1,702 m on the Antalya–Konya road, Dipsiz Göl (“Bottomless Lake”) dazzles photographers with alpine flowers and 72 m depth. Try trout fishing or boat rides in fresh mountain air.
39. Terracity Shopping Mall (AVM)
Convenient to both downtown and Lara/Kundu resorts, Terracity AVM hosts global brands, restaurants and frequent fashion shows or concerts.
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00
40. Yivli Minaret (Fluted Minaret)
A 13th-century Seljuk icon built by Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, the 38 m-high Yivli Minaret rises at Kaleiçi’s gateway. Climb its 90-step stair for sweeping views of Antalya and the Mediterranean.
41. Glass Pyramid Exhibition & Convention Center (Cam Piramid)
Just a 10-minute walk from Konyaaltı Beach, the all-glass Glass Pyramid hosts major fairs, concerts, film-festival galas and the Antalya Book Fair. Set inside Falez Park, it is ringed by cycle paths, lawns and ornamental pools.
42. Topçam Recreation Area
Half-way between Antalya and Kemer (14 km from downtown), Topçam combines a pebbly Topçam Beach, cliff-top picnic grottos and forest campsites. Visit in spring or autumn for quieter cliff-view strolls and photos from the red-rock headlands.
43. Sazak Bay (Balayı Koyu)
Framed by Adrasan pines and steep cliffs, small yet stunning Sazak Bay—also called Honeymoon Bay—is a top stop for diving and boat tours. Snorkel with sea turtles, colorful fish and octopus in crystal-clear water.
44. Tahtalı Mountain (Olympos)
Rising 2,375 m, Tahtalı Mountain tempts hikers, climbers, campers and paragliders with Alpine-cool air even in midsummer. Reach the summit via the Olympos Cable Car (see item 8) or trek a section of the Lycian Way.
45. Genoese Bay
Inside Beydağları National Park, protected Genoese Bay fascinates with turquoise water, medicinal black mud and resident Mediterranean monk seals and Caretta caretta turtles. Great for wild camping and underwater photography.
46. Saklıkent Ski Resort
An hour’s drive from the coast, Saklıkent offers 4 km of pistes (snow depth 1–4 m) plus snow-board and sled runs. In shoulder seasons you can ski in the morning and swim in the Mediterranean by afternoon.
47. Uçansu Waterfall
Set 57 km from Antalya in Akçapınar village, the Uçansu Falls tumble through rocky walls at 400 m elevation, forming icy pools ideal for a swim on the hottest days.
Tip: Renting a car makes the trip easier.
48. Güver Cliff
Within Düzlerçamı National Park, the 115 m-deep Güver Canyon reveals 2 km of wind-carved rock and a blue stream suitable for summer canoeing.
49. Aspendos Ancient Theatre
The magnificent 20,000-seat theatre (see item 17) merits its own entry as one of the world’s best-preserved Roman venues—still used for operas and ballets under open skies.
50. Dim Cave
Eleven kilometres east of Alanya at 232 m altitude, Dim Cave features four chambers, illuminated walkways, giant formations and a tranquil underground lake.
Entrance Fee: 200 TL
Opening Hours:
• Summer 09:00 – 19:00
• Winter 09:00 – 17:00
Author Note: Bring a light jacket—temperatures stay cool year-round.
51. Blue Cave
Between Kaş and Kalkan, the Blue Cave glows with phosphorescent light streaming through underwater crevices. Night swims and snorkel or scuba dives reveal the neon-blue spectacle.
52. Simena (Kaleköy)
Overlooking Kekova Bay, half-island Simena enchants with the Byzantine-era Simena Castle, seaside Lycian sarcophagi and car-free lanes lined with stone houses and seafood cafés.
Author Note: Arrive by daily boat tour from Kaş or by minibus plus footpath.
53. Mermerli Beach
Nestled below Kaleiçi’s cliffs opposite the marina, pocket-sized Mermerli Beach offers clear waters, wooden sun decks and a clifftop restaurant—a rare chance to swim right in the old town.
54. Side Ancient City
In the heart of modern Side, stroll marble streets past the Temple of Apollo, theatre ruins and half-submerged harborside columns—especially photogenic at sunset.
Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:30 – 19:30
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
55. Karatay Madrasa
Built 1250 by Celaleddin Karatay, this Seljuk madrasa in Kaleiçi showcases ornate stone carvings, a fluted minaret and an imposing ṣeljuk-style portal.
Opening Hours: Closed Sun; Mon–Sat 08:30 – 17:30
Author Note: Collect the free info booklet and city map at the entrance.
56. Dwarfs Cave (Cüceler Mağarası)
On Sapadere Canyon’s slopes, the six-chamber Cüceler Cave dazzles with colourful stalactites and well-lit pathways descending to the cavern floor.
Entrance Fee: 60 TL
Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 – 18:30
57. Antalya Atatürk House & Museum
In a restored Ottoman mansion on Atatürk Avenue, the Atatürk House Museum displays the Great Leader’s bedroom, personal items and period photos from his 1930 visit.
Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 – 17:30
58. St Nicholas Church
Pilgrims flock to Demre’s 4th-century St Nicholas Church, built to honor the real Santa Claus—Bishop Nikolaos—renowned for charity to children.
Entrance Fee: 600 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 17:00
59. Myra Ancient City
Climb above Demre to see cliff-cut Lycian tombs, a grand Roman theatre and the legacy of St Nicholas’s bishopric in Myra.
Entrance Fee: 474 TL (Museum Pass valid)
Opening Hours:
• Summer 08:00 – 19:00
• Winter 08:30 – 17:30
60. Phosphorescent Cave
Accessible only by boat, the Phosphorescent Cave near Alanya shimmers with natural neon as sunlight refracts through submerged openings—ideal for night swims or photo cruises.
61. Side Museum
Housed in a restored Roman bath beside the ancient theatre, Side Museum exhibits mosaics, sarcophagi and the celebrated Three Graces statue.
Entrance Fee: Müze Pass free / 620 TL without pass
Opening Hours: Summer 08:30 – 19:30 | Winter 08:30 – 17:30
62. Alabalık Valley (Trout Valley)
Twenty-five kilometres from Manavgat, this lush river valley is lined with trout farms and waterside restaurants where you can savour freshly-grilled fish, join boat tours or try angling.
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63. İncekum Beach
Named for its 1 km ribbon of fine golden sand, İncekum in Avsallar offers shallow turquoise water, beachfront cafés and water-sports centres—hugely popular in high summer.
64. Beydağları Coastal National Park (Olympos NP)
Stretching 69,000 ha from Sarısu to Tekirova, the park shelters over 700 plant species and wildlife such as golden eagles and wild goats. Walk coastal pine trails to Olympos, Phaselis and secret coves.
Open 24 hours.
65. Antalya Zoo & Nature Park
Award-winning enclosures house deer, zebras, big cats and more; children enjoy educational programmes in this 1989-established zoo.
Entrance Fee: Vehicle 30 TL | Adult 10 TL | Student 4 TL
Opening Hours: Tue–Sun 09:00 – 19:00 (closed Mon)
66. Selge Ancient City
Inside Köprülü Canyon NP, hill-top Selge boasts an 8,000-seat theatre, agora and terrace farming system—all accessed via intact Roman bridges spanning the Köprüçay.
67. Antalya Clock Tower
Built in 1901 for Sultan Abdülhamid II, the 14 m-high Saat Kulesi stands at Kale Kapısı, marking the gateway to Kaleiçi’s shopping streets and tram line.
68. Termessos – Güllük Mountain National Park
Beyond the cliff-top ruins (see item 29), the wider park protects cedar forests, eagles and the endangered Anatolian chamois.
Entrance Fee: 60 TL / Discount 30 TL
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 17:30
69. Temple of Apollo, Side
Only three giant columns remain of this 2nd-century AD sanctuary to Apollo, yet they frame one of Turkey’s most iconic sunset vistas on Side’s promontory.
70. Xanthos Ancient City (UNESCO)
Former capital of the Lycian League, Xanthos features a vast theatre, pillar tombs and acropolis on twin hills above the Eşen River.
Entrance Fee: 109 TL (Müze Pass valid)
Opening Hours: Summer 08:00 – 19:00 | Winter 08:30 – 17:30
71. Fırnaz Cove
Four kilometres from Kalkan, this intimate cove seduces yacht passengers with turquoise water, abundant fish and skin-soothing mud baths.
72. Aqualand Antalya
Thrill on countless slides, wave pools and tubing rivers at the city’s largest water-park.
Entrance Fee: Adult 1,330 TL | Child 1,064 TL (prices vary by time-slot; check online for packages)
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 18:00
73. Murat Paşa Mosque
Erected in 1570 by Grand Vizier Kuyucu Murat Paşa, this Ottoman-Seljuk hybrid mosque dazzles with calligraphy panels and a peaceful plane-tree courtyard steps from Kaleiçi.
74. Alara Castle
Perched on a sheer rock 37 km from Alanya, Alara Kalesi (AD 1232) once guarded Silk-Road caravans and still commands sweeping river and mountain views.
75. Lovers’ Cave
Accessible by climbing coastal rocks or via boat, this 75 m grotto allegedly hid pirate treasure. Adventurous visitors leap 15 m into the azure sea below.
76. Arykanda Ancient City
Nicknamed the “Ephesus of the Mountains,” Arykanda (near Finike) reveals a 20-row theatre, stadium, bouleuterion and terraces overlooking a pine-clad valley.
77. Paris Wreck
One of the world’s top 100 dive sites, the 1917 French cargo ship lies at 21–31 m depth, just 1.5 km off Kemer Marina—home to moray eels, grouper and soft corals.
78. Alanya Archaeological Museum
Displays range from a Bronze-Age Phoenician inscription to Roman statues, Seljuk weapons and Ottoman carpets.
Entrance Fee: 152 TL (Müze Pass valid)
Opening Hours: Summer 08:30 – 19:00 | Winter 08:30 – 17:30
79. Antalya City Forest
Panoramic terraces, adventure park (zip-line, paintball, horse-riding) and shady pine trails make this Kepez hilltop park a family favourite.
Free entry; 10 min by taxi or bus from the centre.
80. Suna & İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum
Two restored Ottoman houses and the adjacent Aya Yorgi Church recreate 19th-century Antalya life with costumes, furnishings and dioramas.
Opening Hours: Closed Mon; Tue–Sun 09:00 – 18:00
81. Side Underwater Museum (Side Sualtı Müzesi)
Turkey’s only underwater museum (and the world’s second-largest) opened in 2015 just off Side. 177 life-size sculptures lie at depths of 5-25 m, visited on guided scuba dives amid colorful marine life.Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 – 17:30 (via licensed dive boats)
82. Sillyon Ancient City
Eighteen kilometres from Antalya between Perge and Aspendos, hill-top Sillyon offers sweeping views, an 8,000-seat Hellenistic theatre, agora remnants and Byzantine fortifications.
83. Soura Ancient City
Six kilometres from Demre, little-visited Soura was famed as an oracle of Apollo. Walk the acropolis and scattered rock-cut tombs, then detour to nearby Trabenda ruins for a full day of off-the-beaten-path exploration.
84. Oymapınar Lake (Oymapınar Barajı)
Created by the Manavgat Dam, this jade-green reservoir is ideal for boat cruises, kayaking and lakeside picnics surrounded by forested cliffs.
85. Altınbeşik Cave National Park
Home to Turkey’s largest underground lake (and the world’s third-largest). Board a small boat to glide beneath 40 m-high dripstone curtains.Entrance Fees: Vehicle 150 TL | Motorcycle 100 TL | Minibus 300 TL – Boat tour 250 TL
Opening Hours: Daily 09:30 – 16:30
Author Note: Visit in spring when the lake is full; summer water levels drop.
86. Rhodiapolis Ancient City
Overlooking Kumluca, Rhodiapolis is best known for the Opramoas Monument—bearing Anatolia’s longest Greek inscription—plus a stadium, baths and terraced agora.Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 17:00
87. Elmalı Museum
Set in the old Government House, the Elmalı Museum showcases Neolithic tools, Karataş–Semayük burials, and the famous Elmalı Treasure of silver coins.Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: Summer 08:30 – 19:00 | Winter 08:30 – 17:30
88. Alanya (Resort Town)
A vibrant district 133 km east of Antalya, celebrated for Kleopatra Beach, buzzing nightlife and landmarks such as Alanya Castle, Red Tower and Damlataş Cave. Dive in turquoise coves, join pirate-themed boat trips or shop the lively bazaar by day.
89. Kemer
Fringed by pine-clad mountains and a Blue-Flag coastline, Kemer mixes five-star resorts with yacht marinas. Don’t miss Moonlight Beach, Göynük Canyon excursions and Olympos Teleferik rides.
90. Kaş
Bohemian Kaş charms with whitewashed lanes, boutique hotels on Çukurbağ Peninsula, world-class wreck diving, and sunset drinks above the Lycian rock tombs.
91. Belek
Turkey’s golf capital features 17 km of Blue-Flag sand, championship courses, luxury all-inclusive resorts and family attractions such as The Land of Legends theme park.
92. Kalkan
A quieter alternative near Kaş: stone townhouses tumble to a yacht-filled bay edged by beach clubs. Sail to Kaputaş or enjoy fine dining on rooftops with Aegean views.
93. Adrasan
A 2 km crescent of soft sand backed by orange groves and Musa Mountain. Perfect for camping, eco-bungalows, and boat trips to Sazak and Ceneviz coves.
94. Demre
A laid-back coastal town famous for St Nicholas Church (Santa Claus) and the cliff-hewn tombs of Myra Ancient City. The clear bay is ideal for kayaking and fishing.
95. Olympos (Village & Beach)
Beloved by backpackers for tree-house hostels, rustic bars and the sandy river-mouth beach beneath Olympos Ancient City ruins. Night skies are star-bright—no artificial lighting allowed.
96. Kekova – Sunken City
Take a glass-bottom or kayak tour over the partially submerged Lycian port—earthquakes in AD 100 left streets, walls and staircases visible under water. Swim at Tersane Bay nearby.
97. Tekirova
A 3.5 km Blue-Flag shore lined with upscale resorts, plus easy boat access to Three Islands (Üç Adalar) dive sites and the sacred flames of Yanartaş.
98. Çıralı
A protected zone where Caretta caretta turtles nest. Stay in eco-bungalows, cycle citrus-scented lanes and hike to the eternal flames of Yanartaş by dusk.
99. Ters Ev Action Park
Step into a fully furnished upside-down house—ceiling lamps at your feet and sofas above your head—for quirky Instagram shots.
Entrance Fees: Adult 150 TL | Ages 4–12 125 TL | Under 3 free
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 20:00
Author Note: Buy tickets online for a 10 % discount.
100. Koru Sahili Natural Pools Cove
On Gazipaşa’s Koru coast, wave-carved hexagonal rocks form crystal-clear “natural pools”—perfect for lazy swims in May–June and September.
