Antalya holiday travel

Built on a rocky plateau, Antalya is a popular holiday spot in Turkey. The scenic location is ideal with a view of both mountains and the Mediterranean. Antalya has some good historical sites and plenty of activities to enjoy.

Where to stay - hotels

There are many different varieties of hotels in Antalya. Since the city is so popular with both Turkish and international visitors, there are numerous accommodations. Book hotels in Antalya online for the best rates.

You can choose a hotel that is in the center of Antalya, closer to the mountains, or near the sea. Kaleici is one of the major areas for hotels. Choose a Antalya hotel location you prefer here.

Many of the hotels in Antalya offer great amenities including swimming pools, restaurants, spas, fitness centers, and more. To see what amenities your choice Antalya based hotel offers, go online.

What to do

Antalya is unique in that you can do such a variety of activities in one place. Visitors can snow ski, hike, ride horses, swim, explore underwater caves, go rafting through wide canyons, or relax on a secluded beach.

The Antalya Museum, boasting more than 5,000 archaeological pieces displayed in 14 exhibit halls, shows a bit of the important history of the area.

Inside the city, you have to see the Hadrian Arch and Clock Tower dating back to the Hellenistic era. In Kaleici, there are restaurants, shops, and entertainment galore.

Some of the water activities available include water-skiing, windsurfing, yacht cruises, and rafting. Overnight walking tours through the Antalya region and Lake District are popular. You can also take a dirtbike or bicycle through the Taurus Mountains.

What to see - by hire car

The landscape surrounding Antalya is certainly worth exploring with a hire car. It is filled with deep canyons, waterfalls, and archaeological sites. Click here for confirmed bookings of Antalya car hire.

Just an hour east of Antalya by hire car is Manavgat. This town is perfect for a relaxing day out and is located above Manavgat River.

Perge is only 18 km. by hire car east from Antalya. This city of ancient Pamphylia features some interesting historical attractions including the remains of a theatre and city gate. More information on hire cars in Antalya here.