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Antalya
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Antalya is Turkey's Mediterranean Riviera capital, where a walled Roman-Ottoman old town (Kaleiçi) overlooks a yacht-filled harbor backed by the Taurus Mountains. It anchors a coastline of turquoise beaches, ancient ruins, and resort towns that draw millions of visitors each summer.
Day Trips from Antalya (Alanya · Kas)
Top attractions
attraction Antalya Toy Museum: Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Antalya Toy Museum sits inside a restored Ottoman-era stone house in the old town of Kaleiçi, just above the yacht harbor, and holds several thousand toys made between the 1860s and the 1990s. 4.6★ (1,585 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Duden Waterfalls: Antalya Travel Guide
Duden Waterfalls (Düden Şelalesi) in Kepez, Antalya, is best visited in the Upper Duden Park (Düden Şelalesi Parkı) where the falls tumble in front of a large cave you can walk into and view the cascade from behind.
attraction Lower Duden Waterfalls: Antalya Travel Guide (4.7★)
Lower Duden Waterfalls sits where the Duden River drops straight off a cliff into the Mediterranean, just east of Antalya near Lara Beach. 4.7★ (32,603 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Perge Ancient City: Antalya Travel Guide (4.7★)
Perge is a sprawling Greco-Roman city about 18km east of Antalya, open daily 8am–8pm, and easily worth two to three hours. 4.7★ (8,370 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Antalya
How do I get to Antalya?
Most travelers arrive via Antalya Airport (AYT), located ~13 km northeast of the city center; the AntRay tram runs directly from the airport terminals to central stops like İsmetpaşa in ~40-50 minutes, while taxis take ~20-30 minutes.
How many days should I spend in Antalya?
Plan on ~2-3 days to cover Kaleiçi's old town, the harbor, and central beaches, or ~5+ days if branching out to nearby ancient sites and coastal resort towns.
What is Antalya known for?
Antalya is Turkey's Mediterranean Riviera capital, where a walled Roman-Ottoman old town (Kaleiçi) overlooks a yacht-filled harbor backed by the Taurus Mountains. It anchors a coastline of turquoise beaches, ancient ruins, and resort towns that draw millions of visitors each summer.