Antalya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey and is considered the capital of the region called the ‘Turkish Riviera’. It is a centre of attraction for local and foreign tourists with its rich history, impressive natural beauties, beaches, luxury resorts and various activities.
Located on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, Antalya is a piece of paradise where the blue tones of the sea and the white peaks of the mountains meet; Antalya has been home to many civilisations throughout history and is a fascinating touristic destination with its historical richness bearing the traces of ancient times and the unique beauties offered by nature. While every corner of the city tells a different story, every step finds a peace that deeply affects the human soul.
Throughout the 4 seasons, Antalya manages to attract the attention of local and foreign tourists and fascinates those who see its unique beauties dancing with blue and green in every season of the year.
The list of Antalya’s magnificent destinations can be listed as follows:
🌸 Kaleiçi (Historical Centre of Antalya)
🌸 Lara and Konyaaltı Beaches
🌸 Perge Ancient City
🌸 Aspendos Ancient City
🌸 Düden and Kurşunlu Waterfalls
🌸 Olympos and Çıralı
🌸 Kaş and Kalkan
🌸 Alanya
Browse the Magical World of Antalya Full of Natural and Historical Beauties!
Discover with us the attractive destinations of Antalya, which fascinates those who see it with natural beauties, historical buildings, cultural values, entertainment opportunities or other touristic attractions.
Kaleiçi: A Journey on the Trace of Time
The heart of Antalya beats in the old city Kaleiçi. As you wander through its narrow streets, you feel how time flows backwards between the elegant structures of the Ottoman Empire and the magnificent ruins of the Roman Empire. You can hear the echoes of the past in every corner of this old neighbourhood where the Fluted Minaret rises. Hadrian’s Gate, this magnificent structure symbolising the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrianus to Antalya, reveals a story lost among the layers of time. As you move through Kaleiçi, you will witness the history of Antalya while listening to the songs coming out of the narrow stone streets and the smell of the sea coming from far away.
Lara and Konyaaltı Beaches: The Endless Blue Sleep of the Mediterranean
Antalya’s coastlines are a corner of paradise with golden sands and azure water meeting the sea.
Lara Beach is like a Mediterranean fairy tale with its fine sands and luxury holiday villages. The enormous landscape that opens in front of your eyes fascinates you as if it came out of a painter’s brush.
Konyaaltı Beach, close to the city centre, offers another beauty especially at sunset. The sound of the waves hitting the shore caresses you. Here, while the salty air of the sea heals tired souls, every moment that meets the innocence of the Mediterranean is immortalised.
Ancient City of Perge: Breath of History
When you reach one of the outskirts of Antalya, the Ancient City of Perge invites you to an ancient world. Here, every stone, every column, every pavement bears the traces of another time. Perge, one of the most important cities of the Roman period, still preserves its high splendour.
The amphitheatre carries the traces of the entertainment of the period and the colonnaded street carries the traces of daily life. As you walk through the lands of Perge, you feel the splendour of the Roman Empire at every step; the sounds of the old world envelop your soul.
Aspendos Legends on Stage
Aspendos is not only an ancient city but also the stage of history. Aspendos, home to the world’s best preserved Roman theatre, plays a melody from beyond time. The 15,000-seat theatre hosts many cultural events and festivals throughout the year. The Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival brings thousands of art lovers together in this sacred place every year, presenting the perfect harmony of history and art to the audience.
Düden and Kurşunlu Waterfalls: Nature’s Whispered Secrets
Antalya’s nature offers not only a visual but also a spiritual experience.
Düden Waterfall is a natural wonder near the very centre of the city. As the water glides through the rocks, you feel the heartbeat of nature.
Kurşunlu Waterfall offers the deepest state of peace by combining with the surrounding forests. While listening to the sound of nature, you realise that your mind calms down and your heart speeds up. These waterfalls touch not only the eyes but also the souls.
Olympos and Çıralı: When Nature Embraces
Olympos is an ancient city built on the foothills of the mountains merging with the sea. Here, nature envelops one’s soul; the naturalness is so pure and beautiful that people cannot describe it.
Çıralı is the nesting ground of Caretta caretta turtles and millions of people come to these shores every year to be one with nature.
Yanartaş offers a visual feast of eternal flames rising from the mountains. This mystical fire symbolises the power of nature and the fascination of man.
Kaş and Kalkan: Pearls of Tranquillity
Kaş and Kalkan, in the west of Antalya, are ideal destinations for those seeking tranquillity.
Kaş has the warmth of a charming Mediterranean town with its narrow streets and stone houses. You can dive in the blue waters and explore the old roads leading down from the mountains.
Kalkan is an island of tranquillity with its tranquil atmosphere like a village caressed by autumn winds and exquisite views. Both regions come together with historical traces and the elegance of nature.
Alanya: In the Castle of Time
Alanya, like a castle intertwined with the sea, is the combination point of history and nature. Alanya Castle is like an embrace overlooking the blue of the Mediterranean. Here, history lives not only in the stones but also in the wind blowing and the sound of the sea. Cleopatra Beach is famous for its legendary beauty and embraces those who want to cool off from the stifling heat. Damlataş Cave, with its healing air, is a source of healing even for asthma patients.
Kilikya Palace Göynük is in Antalya’s Destination Surrounded by Natural Beauties!
Göynük, a paradise on the lush green foothills of the Taurus Mountains, meeting the blues of the Mediterranean Sea; It has a coastline that meets directly with the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
You can create your summer plan by visiting the Kilikya Palace Göynük website to discover the city’s most glamorous destinations.
