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The old town

 

One of the attractive tourist areas in Antalya is the old town or the so-called Calci. The old town is located in the heart of Antalya, and it represents the historical center of the city and enjoys a historical charm that attracts tourists from all over the world. ,

Calcie is also full of souvenir shops, art galleries and fine dining restaurants. Where you can shop in the traditional markets of Kaleici between the cobbled streets and houses built in the elegant Ottoman style, and there are shops that specialize in selling beautiful things such as jewelry stores, beautiful carpets, jewelry making and other handicrafts. Among the main shopping streets: Cumhuriyet, Gulluk, Asiklar, Ataturk and Umbrella Street.

Sakalikent Ski Resort

 

Sakilkent Resort is the closest ski center to Antalya, as it is located 50 km west of Antalya city center and 60 km from Antalya International Airport. The height of Sakilkent Resort reaches about 2,400 meters above sea level. The ski season begins in Sakilkent Center usually at the end of December and continues Until April, the thickness of the snow in Saklikent varies between 100-230 cm, but it reaches 5 meters at the summit.

The center contains a restaurant and a small hotel, and this center, located near Antalya, provides a unique experience. In the same day, you can move from the summer sun and the intense heat to snow skiing and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea in the bitter cold.

Konyaalti beach in Antalya

 

“Konyaalti” beach in Antalya is the first destination for foreign visitors and tourists for its distinction and charm. It is also an outlet for locals during the tourist season. It is the pulse of the city of Antalya and its natural resort, and it is one of the two main beaches in it, and the other is the charming Lara Beach

Contale Beach is characterized by a slight coolness, compared to other beaches, and access to it from the city center is easy and available by bus or even on foot. There are shopping places such as “Migros”, shops for designing clothes, a library, music and electronics stores. , And a grille. There are also weekly markets where fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products are available.

Cuprollo Valley

Koprulu Valley is located in the town of Manavgat of Antalya, about 90 km from the center of Antalya to the north. The valley covers an area of ​​366 km2, and its depth is 400 meters in some areas, while it was announced as a National Park in 1973. The river is located in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains and Green Canyon is the first place for rowing and many various water activities.,

The valley is famous for its natural beauty and Roman ruins, such as the ancient Roman bridge, which is still used today. In addition to that, you can see the preserved ancient Roman ruins. It is also famous for its Roman features, which are still in use, such as the ancient Roman bridge. It is frequented by a large number of camping and water sports enthusiasts, and the Koprulu Valley in Antalya contains many wild animals such as deer, mountain goats, bears and rabbits.

Kursunlu Falls

 

These waterfalls are located in the Mediterranean Sea, an area of ​​20 km northeast of the city of Antalya. The water flows from a height of 18 m, connecting 7 lakes with small waterfalls, located within a valley with a depth of 2 km, which opened its doors to receive its fans and visitors after it was converted into a park in 1986.

It is a wonderful nature, providing a calm and enjoyable atmosphere, amid unique scenes of waterfalls that flow into the “Oxu ​​River”, and includes distinctive trees and plants, such as carob, willow, figs, wild olives, laurel and beech, thyme, wild mint, and bamboo, which is the best place for hiking and enjoyment, Where there are some stalls selling souvenirs, and fast Turkish food, and the possibility of horse and camel rides is available in the park, and the waterfalls are accessed by buses, or taxis, from the Antalya “Oksu” highway.

Manvgat Falls

 

Manavgat şelalesi Waterfalls and Parks are one of the most famous and most beautiful waterfalls in Turkey, and they form part of the mighty Manavgat River, located 3 km from the village of Manavgat, about 78 km east of Antalya. The width of the waterfall is 40 meters, and its height is about Two meters, but the roar of its waters is very strong as it flows over a wide area and has a loud rumbling. And around the waterfall there is a small wall to protect those walking by the waterfall from the force and intensity of the water, which may wash away everything that passes through it ..,

The area also contains shops selling souvenirs, engravings, coins, drawings, and pictures of the waterfall, and there are professional photographers to take and sell pictures, and there are also a number of fresh fish restaurants in the area.

Dodan Falls

“Düden elalesi” waterfalls are located in the northeastern direction of Antalya city center, ten kilometers from the city center, and usually confusion occurs between these waterfalls and the lower “Düden” waterfalls, which flow into the Mediterranean at a height of 40 meters and are located in the “Lara” area. .,

Duden Waterfalls is one of the places that attract tourists for its beauty, where you can spend time to relax and enjoy a delicious Turkish breakfast with the sound of the waterfalls.

Antalya Aquarium

 

Do you dream of diving into the depths of the sea and witnessing marvels of marine nature? Do you ever dream of swimming with sharks? … The Aquarium in Antalya, known as the Antalya Aquarium (Turkish name: Antalya Akvaryum), fulfills this dream for you, as it is one of the most beautiful living examples of the amazing sea world, and it is one of the most important tourist places in Antalya,

Through the Antalya Aquarium, you can swim with sharks, of course, with the help of specialized supervisors within the pools specially designed for this purpose by an Italian sculptor, where the main basin includes a model of a plane and a submarine of their real size, the Aquarium in Antalya includes the longest underwater tunnel with a length of 131 meters. With thousands of amazing fish and marine creatures, this aquarium is also considered one of the clearest and cleanest basins in the world.

Antalya city center

 

The city center is the most well-known place in Antalya, in which the historical center of the city is located as it is located near the old town and the old port. The location is very special. You will find there one of the largest shopping centers in the city, which is called Mark Antalya, where there are many restaurants, cafes and parks overlooking the sea.

The city center has a lively and active atmosphere during the day and most of the night, and many small and large hotels are also concentrated. Often it will not be suitable for families and children, and since many Arab tourists are looking for nature and tranquility, it may not appeal to most of them, and what distinguishes Antalya city center is also decorated with houses, old and archaeological restaurants and its ancient streets, as for enjoying the nights and nights of Antalya, it is an event and no embarrassment.

Olympus

Olympus is among the charming areas that are recommended to visit in Antalya because of its picturesque nature, clean air and clean sea. In recent years, the importance of the region has increased after it became a favorite place for camping by university students. It has a unique amount of beauty inside the old city, in addition to a road that continues to a very wonderful beach

The village also includes “Cirali” mountain, which is about one hour away from the city of Olympus, and is known among the people as Mount Yanar, which is still burning and has not been extinguished for thousands of years.

Aquatic city Aqua Land Antalya

 

Aqua Land Antalya is located at the beginning of the Konyaalti beach and is opposite to the Antalya Aquarium, about 10 km from the city center, and the water city was established in 1996. Aqua Land provides all means of recreation and fun for adults and children alike, it includes many swimming pools of different sizes and safe water slides. What is closed, including open ones, in addition to special games for children, in addition to the availability of wide playgrounds for various types of water sports,

Aqualand Antalya has a wellness center, restaurants and cafes. In addition to a center for dolphin shows, which gives visitors the opportunity to play and swim with dolphins in the wonderful green environment to extinguish the heat and sunlight in the summer.