Antalya
Antalya is a city in southern Turkey the center of the province of the same name and a seaport. Located on the Mediterranean coast it is the capital of the popular Turkish Riviera resort. Antalya is a colorful city that is famous for its turquoise sea and golden sandy beaches intricate Roman architecture and magnificent prehistoric ruins. The maze of the old city is full of atmospheric places and there are many antique sites in the vicinity. Antalya is the perfect place for those who love Beach holidays and antiquity.
Geography and climate
Antalya is located in the southwest of Turkey and is considered the center of the Turkish Mediterranean. The terrain is mostly hilly and mountainous. The climate is subtropical Mediterranean. Summer is hot and dry. During the three summer months only 20 mm of precipitation falls. Winter is warm and very rainy. The beach season runs from May to October. In May the water temperature reaches 20-22 ° C. In the heat of summer the sea warms up to 26-28 ° C.
Geography and climate
Antalya is located in the southwest of Turkey and is considered the center of the Turkish Mediterranean. The terrain is mostly hilly and mountainous. The climate is subtropical Mediterranean. Summer is hot and dry. During the three summer months only 20 mm of precipitation falls. Winter is warm and very rainy. The beach season runs from May to October. In May the water temperature reaches 20-22 ° C. In the heat of summer the sea warms up to 26-28 ° C.
General information
How to get there
Antalya Airport is one of Turkey's leaders in passenger traffic. It serves many charter flights from most of Europe's largest cities. Regular air services to Istanbul and Ankara are also maintained. The easiest and cheapest way to get to Antalya from the airport is by tram departing from terminals 2 and 3 at the train station (Otogar). Also on this route is a bus line 600. Antalya has no access to the rail. The nearest railway station is located 120 km to the north. The main long-distance transport is a bus.
Population: 1,200,000
Area: 1417 km2
Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish lira
Visa: Turkish
Time zone: UTC+3
Tips usually included in the bill
Convenience stores work from 10am to 2pm and from 5pm to 9pm
Restaurants serve after 8pm
Area: 1417 km2
Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish lira
Visa: Turkish
Time zone: UTC+3
Tips usually included in the bill
Convenience stores work from 10am to 2pm and from 5pm to 9pm
Restaurants serve after 8pm
History and facts
The territory of modern Antalya has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. In ancient times these lands belonged to the Hittites in the Hellenistic period - Lycia and Pamphilia. In the era of the kingdom of Pergamon in the 2nd century BC the city of Attalia was founded which was conquered by the Romans four centuries later. The Roman Emperor Adrian even made it his winter residence.
After the fall of the Roman Empire Antalya became part of Byzantium. In the 8th century earthquakes attacks by Arabs and pirates led to the decay of the city and the region. Despite the constant threat of conquest by the Seljuks from the 9th century to the beginning of the 13th century Antalya belonged to the Byzantine Empire.
In 1423 the city was conquered by the Ottoman Turks. During the Ottoman Empire Antalya was an important trading city and a major port. After the First World War the city was occupied by Italy for some time. Now Antalya is one of Turkey's fastest growing cities and the most popular Turkish resort.
After the fall of the Roman Empire Antalya became part of Byzantium. In the 8th century earthquakes attacks by Arabs and pirates led to the decay of the city and the region. Despite the constant threat of conquest by the Seljuks from the 9th century to the beginning of the 13th century Antalya belonged to the Byzantine Empire.
In 1423 the city was conquered by the Ottoman Turks. During the Ottoman Empire Antalya was an important trading city and a major port. After the First World War the city was occupied by Italy for some time. Now Antalya is one of Turkey's fastest growing cities and the most popular Turkish resort.
Shopping
The most popular souvenirs are carpets, amulets of sham (Nazar), leather goods, shoes and aromatic herbs. There are a lot of shops on the coast with replicas of famous brands. When shopping at such stores we recommend bargaining. Bargaining can sometimes reduce the cost of goods by 40-50%.
