Things to do in Antalya 

Attractions  

• Go golfing on some of Antalya's golf courses
• Visit the various Bazaars
• Go on interesting historical tours
• See the Ancient city of Patara

Nightlife

Antalya's nightlife is quite the extravaganza, ranging from enormous discos packed to the brim with loud music to more low-key pubs and bars. It has it all!

Dining Out

Enjoy Turkish cuisines like çöp şis, a kebab variant from Turkey's Aegean area that translates literally as "trash shish" or "junk shish.”. Despite its peculiar name, this delectable delicacy is produced with roasted lamb scraps and fat, the remains from trimming the meat for the traditional shish kebab. Other cuisines are available in Antalya's numerous restaurants.

For Families  

Antalya is ideal for a family trip because of its stretches of safe, white, sandy beaches where you can sunbathe, do water sports and enjoy the day in the neighbouring restaurants and shops. Some beaches have campsites close-by, as well as gorgeous scenery and plenty of sunshine. Families will appreciate the area's all inclusive resorts with kid's clubs, as well as the hotels and resorts' child-friendly food and service. Antalya also has a plethora of world-class theme parks and waterparks that provide amusement for the entire family. Antalya truly ticks all the boxes for a fun-filled family vacation.

Shopping 

The Lara Street market, one of Antalya's largest street bazaars, takes place every Saturday. These stalls feature souvenirs, apparel, accessories, and jewellery. This is a bargain hunter's delight and provides you a reason to strike up a conversation with the locals. After that, why not explore Antalya's more historic side by visiting Kaleici, the city's old town? It is old and elegant, dating from the late 15th century, and is located just north of Antalya's old town. Beautiful textiles, Iznik-style tiles, and spices are available from shopkeepers.

Beaches

Antalya is Turkey’s biggest international sea resort and is surrounded by water on three sides, making for some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Due to the wide presence of historical sites in Antalya, you can even bask in the sun beside the Alanya Castle on the Cleopatra and Damlatas beach! Antalya's beaches range from tourist favourites to more local stretches with historic ruins and a laid-back feel. Whatever you are searching for, Antalya's greatest beaches have something for everyone. Lara beach is immensely popular among families with young children.

Best Time to Go

The best time to go would be during the months of April through September, when temperatures can reach a soaring 36°C.

Local Info

Currency

The Turkish Lira is used in Antalya. Budget Travel would strongly advise always exchanging your currency to locally used tender.

Time Zone   

Antalya is 3 hours ahead of Ireland (GMT+3).

Getting around  

Getting around Antalya is easy thanks to the wide variety of public transport that is available, including buses, taxis, trams and the local dolmus.