Antalya has become The new Dubai
Antalya has become 'The new Dubai'… The construction of several luxury hotels over the course of the last few years has transformed Antalya, which had previously been renowned for its cheap holiday ... Read More
Natural Protection Areas
In addition to national parks, there are 35 areas that have been specifically preserved in order to protect endangered species of flora and fauna, and some are used for scientific research and educational ... Read More
Mountaineering
Turkey presents mountains lovers with an incredible variety of interesting climbing opportunities that are sure to satisfy even the most demanding hikers, climbers, and winter sports fans. In Turkey, mountains ... Read More
How to Get
Being road parallel to the coast, allows you to see beautiful panoramas throughout road. There is a transportation chance by minibus from Antalya coaching station alternatively per ten minutes. It is one ... Read More
Beaches
Kumluca and the many coves between Antalya and Finike are home to some of the most famous holiday resorts in Turkey, like Kemer, Camyuva, Belek, Cirali and Adrasan. Closer to the city, Konyaalti is 3 km ... Read More
Side-Koprulu Canyon
Location: The park is in the mountains 49km northeast of Antalya. Transportation: Koprulu Kanyon National Park is in the Manavgat district of the Antalya province. The road along the coast from Antalya ... Read More
Old Houses of Antalya
With its hot summers and mild winters, the houses in Antalya are designed to provide protection not against the chill of winter but against the merciless heat of summer. The stone overhangs and courtyards ... Read More
Cinema
A few years after the first cinematographic displays in Paris towards the end of the 19th century, the cinema also reached Turkey. Fuat Uzkınay's 1914 documentary work 'The Destruction of the Russian ... Read More
Karain Cave
Karain Cave is located about 30 km northwest of Antalya at Yağcı Village, subordinated to the settlement unit of Yeniköy. It is a prehistoric cave, located at a height of about 370 metres from ... Read More
Aspendos
The ancient city, located 48km east of Antalya, is most famous for its theatre, probably the best preserved in Asia Minor. It is still in use today, and stages the annual Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival ... Read More
Anatolia's Ancient Cities and Artifacts Come to Life with Photosynth
Microsoft Turkey and GoTurkey.com, along with the help of the Photosynth software, have created 3-D reconstructions of the ancient artifacts and cities which have been left behind by ancient Anatolian ... Read More
Bodrum
A world renowned holiday and entertainment peninsula, Bodrum is a paradise for its climate, sea, natural beauty, magnificent coves and history, as well as for its modern nightlife where the show goes on ... Read More
Nature Monuments
Nature Monuments are parts of a nature protected in terms of the regulations of the national parks having scientific merits and properties led by natural effects. These objects may sometimes turn out ... Read More
National Parks
In terms of scenic beauty rich in flora and fauna, or areas of great historical importance, Turkey's 33 official national parks are of great interest to visitors. In addition there are 16 areas which have ... Read More
Golf Tourism
Golfers, swimmers and sun-worshippers do not want to miss this modern holiday center and golf paradise, 30 km from Antalya. The National Golf Club located in Belek features a wide variety of water sports ... Read More
UNESCO World Heritage
Date of Inscription to the World Heritage List: 9.12.1988 List Reference: 484 Criteria: Cultural Xanthos, which was the capital of Lycia between 700 and 300 BC, is known as the largest administrative centre ... Read More
Altinbesik Cave National Park
Location:Altinbesik Cave is on the western side of the steep Manavgat Hill, 7km from Ibradi (Aydinkent) district of Antalya, and 5 km southeast of Urunlu village.Transportation:The National Park is accessible ... Read More
Useful Information
On Entry / Visa:While planning your trip to Turkey do not forget to check your passport if it is valid for at least 90 days. Depending on your nationality, most probably your stay as a tourist is limited ... Read More
Alanya Museum and the Ruins
THE ALANYA MUSEUM AND THE RUINS The History of Alanya The first settlement of Alanya was on a small peninsula with the Taurus Mountains on the north, the Mediterranean on the south. As it was on a line ... Read More
Alanya the fortress and the dockyards
Name of Property Alanya Geographical Location 36 32'N-31 59' E Located on the southern coast of Turkey.Description Alanya situated in the eastern part of the Gulf of Antalya is 137 km away from Antalya ... Read More
Dim Cavern
Dim Cave is at a distance of 145 Km. to the touristic city of Antalya and 11 Km. to the touristic center Alanya, which is mostly attracted by the European tourists, on Mediterranean coast of TÜRKİYE. ... Read More
Beaches
Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon)Ölüdeniz, described as 'the Eden bestowed by God to the World', has a 3 km long beach. One can appreciate fully the beauty of swimming in a colour harmony of light and ... Read More
Alanya Castle and Dockyard
Alanya Castle and DockyardDate of submission to the Tentative World Heritage List: 25/02/2000List Reference: 1405Criteria: CulturalAn overlook from Dockyard to Red TowerAlanya situated in the eastern part ... Read More
Alanya Ataturk House Museum
Antalya - Alanya Ataturk House Museum On 18 February 1935, the founder of the Turkish Republic, the great leader Ataturk visited Alanya. The house that he stayed in and rested in for a while was donated ... Read More
Public Transportation
By Road : Most long distance buses come into the huge bus station, around 8km northeast of the city centre, and there are public buses and taxis to and from the city. Izmir is connected to every part of ... Read More
Public Transportation
By RoadAntalya is easily accessed from most parts of the country, and the main bus station (Yeni Garaj) is 4km in north of the city centre. Major routes include Istanbul (12 hours), Fethiye (8 hours), ... Read More
How to Get
By RoadKonya is well connected to all areas of the country, with a good bus network. The main bus station is 3km north of the city, and from there regular services include Istanbul (10 hours), Izmir (8 ... Read More
Archaeological Site Of Sagalassos
City in the Clouds ...The archaeological site of Sagalassos is located in southwest Turkey, near the present town of Ağlasun (Burdur province); roughly 110 km to the north of the well-known port and ... Read More
Karain Cave
Date of submission to the Tentative World Heritage List: 01/02/1994List Reference: 666Criteria: CulturalUnderground MysteryThe cave is situated 30 km. north, north-west of Antalya. It is on the east slope ... Read More
Sagalassos
Date of submission to the Tentative World Heritage List: 06/02/2009List Reference: 5409Criteria: CulturalCity in the CloudsThe archaeological site of Sagalassos is located in southwest Turkey, near the ... Read More
Archaeological Site of Perge
Date of submission to the Tentative World Heritage List: 06/02/2009List Reference: 5411Criteria: CulturalAncient Perge, one of the chief cities of PamphyliaPerge, the long-established city of Pamphylia ... Read More
Gulluk Mountain Termessos National Park
Date of submission tothe Tentative World Heritage List: 25/02/2000List Reference: 1412Criteria: CulturalA Hidden Mountain CityGulluk Dagi National Park is located within the province of Antalya in a valley ... Read More
Archaeological Site of Perge
Date of submission tothe Tentative World Heritage List: 06/02/2009List Reference: 5411Criteria: CulturalAncient Perge, one of the chief cities of PamphyliaPerge, the long-established city of Pamphylia ... Read More
Highlands
Finike - Ordubek HighlandTransportation: After going 41 km west on the Finike-Elmali highway, turn left (west) on to the gravel road and continue for another 6 km. in order to reach the village. In the ... Read More
Caverns of Antalya
Geyikbayiri CavernLocation: AntalyaThe cavern is at the Geyikbayiri village which is 26 km to Antalya. In order to reach Geyikbayiri village, Cakirlar Koyu which is to the west from Antalya could be used. ... Read More
Mugla Highlands
Koycegiz - Agla Village (Highland)Transportation: The road leading to the highlands east of Koycegiz is asphalt for 4 km. and gravel for the remaining 8 km. There are minibuses which leave from Koycegiz. ... Read More
Afyon - Baskomutan Historical National Park
Location: The Baskomutan (Chief Commander) Historical National Park is near the Afyon, Kutahya and Usak provinces of Western Anatolia. Transportation:It can be reached via the Ankara - Izmir highway, Antalya ... Read More
Gulluk Mountain (Termessos) National Park
Location: The park is in 34km northwest of Antalya, in the Taurus mountains in the Korkuteli district.Transportation: It can be reached via the Antalya - Korkuteli highway.Highlights: Termessos is one ... Read More
Kursunlu Waterfall Natural Park
Location: The Kursunlu Waterfall Natural Park takes plac within the borders of Center District of Antalya Province of Mediterranean Region.Transportation:The Natural Park is 22 km away from Antalya. It ... Read More
Beydağları Shore National Park
Location: The park is west of Antalya, and 30km northeast of Finike.Transportation: The park crosses the Antalya - Kemer - Kumluca state highway. The road is part of the Mersin - Antalya - Mugla sea road.Highlights: ... Read More
When to go
MarmaraThe countryside around Istanbul, Edirne, Bursa and the Sea of Marmara is low hills and rolling farmland excellent for fruit orchards (apricots, grapes, peaches) as well as vegetables, sunflowers ... Read More
Anatolian Civilizations
Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age / 2 Million - 10000 B.C.)Paleolithic Age, also known to be the old stone age, began somewhere around 2 million years ago, and ended 10,000 years before our time. This time ... Read More
Activities and Sports
ParaglidingInterest in paragliding, being performed by 6 travel agencies from the top of 1975 meters high Mount Babadağ in Fethiye, has been increasing day by day all over the world. Because of its ... Read More
Faith Tourism
Yivli Minaret (Alaaddin Mosque, Center) It is in the city center of Antalya. It is the minaret of Alaaddin Mosque, which was converted into a mosque in 1230 by Seljuk Sultan, Alaaddin Keykubad.Catching ... Read More
Belek
A truly paradise for tourists on the shore of the Mediterranean in the midst of its own pine forests. Belek's natural beauty was discovered in 1984 and the region was proclaimed the "Belek Tourism ... Read More
Caving
About one third of Turkey is underlain by carbonate rocks. The intense karstification is spread almost all over Turkey. It is found particularly in the regions of the Taurus Mountain Range, in Northwest ... Read More
Antalya
Antalya, the Turkish Riviera is the most stunning part of Turkey's Mediterranean coast. It is typical of Turkey, a thriving modern city, with a historic heart in the centre of Kaleiçi within the old city ... Read More
Atatürk Museum
At the beginning of March 1930, Ataturk was in Izmir. The weather was becoming very cold. Ataturk thought of taking a rest for a week in Antalya's warm weather. On 5 March 1930, he departed from Izmir ... Read More
Congress and incentive tourism
By virtue of possessing a significant historical and cultural heritage, Turkey is a door of amazing possibilities. Turkey where Europe and Asia meet is an ideal destination for Congresses and Incentive ... Read More
Koprucay River
Emerging from the Toros (Taurus) Mountains and running through a number of amazing canyons, Koprucay flows into the Mediterranean Sea to the south of Serik.Fed by underground springs in gorges that cut ... Read More
Hunting
Foreigners can only hunt in parties organised by Turkish travel agencies which have been authorised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. These agencies provide all information concerning seasons, ... Read More
Golf
Golf, a developed branch of sports in western countries, in which high-income groups take a greater interest, has recently begun to spread and to be popular across the world. Our country has suitable conditions ... Read More
Hospitals in Turkey
HOSPITALS IN ADANA DEVLET HASTANESİ (STATE HOSPITAL) Karataş Yolu Üzeri Sanayi Carşısı Karşıyaka, Adana Tel: 0322 321 5752 SSK HASTANESİ (STATE HOSPITAL) ... Read More
Nature Parks
In terms of scientific and aesthetic considerations,these nature places possesing resorts, tourism facilities and preserved areas with national and international natural and cultural resources are rare ... Read More
Life and Culture
In the Atatürk and Karaalioğlu Parks, the colourful exotic flowers and the shimmering water in the bay with the mountains behind demonstrate why Antalya has become such a popular resort. At Aqua ... Read More
Alacadag Nature Reserve
Location: Alacadag Nature Reserve is in Alacadag village 25km north of Finike, in the province of Antalya.Transportation: The area can be reached by following the forest road, which is 12km from Finike ... Read More
Antalya - Dibek Nature Reserve
Location: The park lies within the borders of Dibek and in the Kumluca area of Antalya. Highlights: Within the 550-hectare park, there is a cedar grove containing many extremely old trees. The region has ... Read More
Visa Information
Make your visa application in person and one month before you proceed to Turkey to avoid any inconvenience.Afghanistan: Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey.Albania: ... Read More
Olympos
Olympos is located on the Antalya-Finike road. In order to go to Olympos, it is necessary to make a turn from Ulupinar, when a sign pointing to the ruins can be seen. A narrow but beautiful road leads ... Read More
Paragliding
Paragliding sport is to take off by means of running from a high hill instead of plane with a parachute similar to free style jumping parachute on the first look. Parachute, which is lied on a inclined ... Read More
Daily Excursions
Regular boat trips are available from the pier to islands lying to the west and northwest of the Bay of Fethiye. These boats depart at about 10.00 -11.00 am and return at sunset. The most popular destinations ... Read More
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas, known throughout the world as Santa Claus, was born in the ancient Lycian city of Patara, an important city on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Around 300 A.D., during a prosperous era ... Read More
1st International İstanbul Opera Festival
The 1st International İstanbul Opera Festival, organized by the Directorate General of State Opera and Ballet from 2 to 23 July 2010, is being realized by the contribution of Denizbank, as an İstanbul ... Read More
Archaeology Museum
The Antalya Region has always been settled, ever since the Paleolithic Age until today. Since there are names of this region mentioned in Homer's Illiad, it is obvious that there were indigenous people ... Read More
Kilistra
The archaic city, Kilistra, is located 49 km southwest of Gokyurt/ Hatunsaray. The settlement in Kilistra is believed to have been first established during the Hellenistic and Roman Times (B.C. 2nd century ... Read More
Yatching
The azure waters of the Mediterranean, the Aegean, and the Black Sea, as well as the Sea of Marmara, surround Turkey to the south, west and north.With over 8,333 kilometers of coastline along the four ... Read More
Highlands
The highlands of Turkey and the lifestyle of its people have an important place in the rich cultural landscape of Turkey. The tradition embodied in the lyrics of this ancient folk song, "The people ... Read More
Rahmi M. Koc Museum
The M. Rahmi Koc Museum is situated on the north side of Halic (Golden Horn). It includes a new, largely underground, building as well as the historical 'foundry' (Lengerhane) on the southwest part of ... Read More
The Tahtali Aerial Cableway
The Tahtali Aerial Cableway uniquely combines two classic holiday destinations - the sea and the mountains. Mount Tahtali, at 2,365m above sea level, is situated in an attractive and rapidly growing tourist ... Read More
Winter Sports
There are several ski resorts in Turkey, which offer skiing facilities spanning from November to May. Most of these resorts are in the forest areas on mountains of moderate height. Nevertheless, they are ... Read More
Scuba Diving
This world famous tourist region has the highest number of diving schools in the country, containing many contrasting dive sites. A French military transportation ship at the entrance of Antalya harbour ... Read More
Seleukeia Lyrbe
To the northwest of Manavgat are the remains of the ancient city of Seleukeia, situated within the Şıhlar settlement area. The city is known to have been founded as a fortified acropolis town ... Read More
Kaleiçi (Inner Castle)
Today the historical old city of Antalya known as Kaleici (the inner castle) is surrounded by two walls, most of which have fallen down. The inner wall encloses the harbour in a semicircle. As a result ... Read More
Rafting
Turkey, with its rich natural resources and hundreds of rivers, provides great opportunities for water sports like rafting, canoeing and water-skiing, while always respecting the cultural, historical and ... Read More
Don't Leave Without
Visiting the Antalya Museum Walking up the gorge at Saklikent Seeing the ruins at Perge and Termessos Walking through Kaleici and the old houses of Antalya Taking pictures of the snowdrops in Akseki Buying ... Read More
Scuba Diving
Within the seas of Turkey, divers can discover a fascinating submerged world, from underwater caverns to sunken ships and even the remains of ancient cities. The only areas prohibited from diving are military ... Read More
Eating and Entertainment
WHAT TO EATAntalya enjoys an authentic cuisine which is a wonderful blend of the Mediterranean and Arabic influences. Among its specialties, there are the Kulaklı Soup whose ingredients are chickpeas ... Read More
Shopping
Antalya Migros Shopping Mall, which has been in service since 2001, is the city's most modern and biggest shopping centre with its 104 stores. Also, the Deepo Outlet Center which is situated across the ... Read More
Yachting
Formalities for Private Yacht owners:Yachts require a Transit Log and may remain in Turkish waters for up to two years maintenance or for wintering. For further information and regulations contact the ... Read More
Ciglikara Nature Reserve
Location: The park is in the district of Elmali, west of Antalya. It lies between the villages of Kizilagac, Zumrutova and Tekkeli. Transportation: Ciglikara can be reached by the Antalya - Finike - Elmali ... Read More
Koprulu Canyon National Park
Location: The park is in the mountains 49km northeast of Antalya.Transportation: Koprulu Kanyon National Park is in the Manavgat district of the Antalya province. The road along the coast from Antalya ... Read More
New Archeological Discoveries
MOST MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURES OF ANCIENT ROME ARE IN SİDE Side was an ancient city , in the region of Pamphylia, in what is now Antalya province, on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It is ... Read More
Karamik Village Cedar (Karamik Koyu Sediri)
Place:
Antalya, Finike
Characteristics:
A 500 years old and 25 meters tall cedar tree that have a diameter of 1.82 meters and circumference length of 8.14 meters.
Foundation Date:
21.04.1995
Antalya
Antalya, the Turkish Riviera is the most stunning part of Turkey's Mediterranean coast. It is typical of Turkey, a thriving modern city, with a historic heart in the centre of Kaleiçi within the old city ... Read More
Antalya - Dibek Nature Reserve
Location: The park lies within the borders of Dibek and in the Kumluca area of Antalya. Highlights: Within the 550-hectare park, there is a cedar grove containing many extremely old trees. The region has ... Read More
Antalya Celebi Marina
Antalya Golf Club
Antalya has become The new Dubai
Antalya has become 'The new Dubai'… The construction of several luxury hotels over the course of the last few years has transformed Antalya, which had previously been renowned for its cheap holiday ... Read More
Botanic
As a consequence of Turkey being a natural bridge between three continents with vast geographical differences, there is a large variation in geographical characteristics and climate in the different areas ... Read More
Caverns of Antalya
Geyikbayiri CavernLocation: AntalyaThe cavern is at the Geyikbayiri village which is 26 km to Antalya. In order to reach Geyikbayiri village, Cakirlar Koyu which is to the west from Antalya could be used. ... Read More
Side - How to Get
Connection of Manavgat province with other centers is only maintained by road. Bus companies within province are maintaining transportation to other cities and provinces from Antalya at west and Alanya ... Read More
Phaselis
It is found on the 58th km of Antalya - Finike road. It is also possible to reach Phaselis city by maritime lines, which are 15 km away from Kemer.Being one of the eastern coastal cities of Lycia, Phaselis ... Read More
Old Houses of Antalya
With its hot summers and mild winters, the houses in Antalya are designed to provide protection not against the chill of winter but against the merciless heat of summer. The stone overhangs and courtyards ... Read More
Cradle of the Saints
The biblical city of Antakya (Antioch), once the third largest city in the Roman Empire, was the headquarters of St.Paul's missionaries and the base for several missionary journeys. The New Testament's ... Read More
Termessos
The ruined city of Termessos, lying 34km west of Antalya, in a rugged mountain valley, was founded by the Solymi people, from the interior of Anatolia. Among the important remains are, the 4200-seat theatre ... Read More
Kemer
This important tourism region is located in the southwest of Turkey, 42 km south of Antalya. This region has grown very fast in this field, especially within the last 15 years and has added new 5 star ... Read More
Bey Mountains
This mountain, which enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, can be climbed in one day and the view of the sea and Antalya is well worth the effort. The sunrise form the peak, for those willing to sacrifice ... Read More
Public Transportation
Three highways reach Fethiye through the counties of Mugla, Antalya and Burdur, connecting Fethiye to every major city of Turkey. If you opt for air transport, the Dalaman Airport is the most suitable, ... Read More
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