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AntalyaTurkey

Turquoise coast resorts, Roman ruins and a long, hot swimming season at low prices.

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Derived from Antalya’s strongest Destination DNA attributes.

Where is Antalya?

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Antalya is on Turkey's southern Mediterranean coast, backed by the Taurus Mountains.

At a glance

Country
Turkey
Region
Europe
City size
Large city
English
Low

Why you might like Antalya

  • Budget friendly
  • Beach
  • Warm & sunny
  • Hiking
  • Nightlife
  • Food

Antalya combines a walled Ottoman old town above the harbour with a resort strip running in both directions and Roman sites like Perge and Aspendos inland. The Taurus mountains rise directly behind the coast, giving canyon walks and the Lycian Way within easy reach.

Antalya in facts

Country
Turkey
Region
Europe
City size
Large city · ~1.4M residents

Urban area population · UN World Urbanization Prospects and national statistics offices, 2024

English proficiency
Low · 488/800

Country-level score · EF English Proficiency Index 2025

Why Antalya stands out

  1. Antalya's old town, Kaleici, is a walled historic quarter with narrow lanes, Ottoman-era houses and a small harbor dating to antiquity.

  2. The city sits on the Turkish Riviera along the Mediterranean coast, backed by the Taurus Mountains rising close to the shoreline.

  3. Nearby ancient sites, including Perge, Aspendos and Termessos, reflect the region's Greek and Roman history.

  4. Antalya is one of Turkey's largest resort destinations, with a coastline of beach clubs and large all-inclusive hotel developments.

Good to know

  • Summers are hot and dry, while the resort season runs mainly from spring through autumn.
  • Large all-inclusive resorts sit mostly outside the city centre, so location matters depending on whether visitors want beach access or the old town.
  • The city's airport handles heavy seasonal charter traffic, particularly from European countries, during peak summer months.

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