Antalya

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Antalya is one of the major holiday resorts in Turkey. It is constructed on a rocky plateau from where there is a superb view on the snow-capped peaks in the distance. Antalya boasts sapphire Mediterranean waters and a pleasant mild climate. Here, visitors can have the unique experience of skiing in the mountains and swimming in the ocean in the same day.

Attractions

The Antalya Museum, hosting more than 5,000 archaeological pieces displayed in 14 exhibit halls, is one of the top attractions.

The Karain Cave, the oldest human habitation in Anatolia is the spot where Artefacts over 50,000 years old were found.

Due to the restoration of Antalya's historical quarter it has been changed from a dilapidated fishing village to a cosmopolitan town where you can still see remains of Byzantine, Roman and Seljuk architecture.

Adventure seekers visiting Antalya will not get bored, visitors can explore underwater caves, go rafting through wide canyons, ski, swim or unwind on a secluded beach.

Entertainment

A variety of hotel accommodation, restaurants, shops are to be found in Kaleici. Some restaurants even built into the old Roman walls.

Turkish cuisine is very tasty although it can be spicy. It is definitely recommendable to try one of the many typical Turkish dishes. There are also several restaurants offering snacks and European foods.

Hotels in Antalya

Most of the Antalya hotels are located in Kaleici. The well known hotels can be booked through an on-line reservation system. Book your Antalya hotel is convenient and safe. You also will benefit because the hotel rates will be cheaper.

Hotels in Kaleic vary from from very expensive five star hotels to modest hotels.

In the surrounding area are also several hotels to be found although it is not always possible to book smaller hotels on-line. Pre-booking your hotel or self catering villas is recommendable during high season as it can get very busy in Antalya.

Out and about – car hire in Antalya

Perge, 18 kilometres east from Antalya along the coast is accessible by hire car. Aspendos, further east is another interesting village that can be visited by hire car. There are several well known car rental companies located in Antalya. Budget car hire is readily available in Antalya, and is one of the best ways to explore the spectacular surrounding area.

Please bear in mind that Antalya welcomes huge crowds of tourists during high season. To make sure your hire car is available by the time you arrive it might be necessary to book your hire car in advance. Antalya car hire can easily be pre-booked on-line.