Antalya is set on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, also known as the Turkish Riviera. This is a beautifully rugged region; in fact, Antalya holidays offer a good selection of well established beach resorts and many popular excursions if you want to venture further. The Aspendos amphitheatre is a magnificent edifice and still hosts open-air operas, whilst the region of Cappadocia is a little further afield, but the wind-eroded lunar landscapes make this an unforgettable overnight stay excursion.
Antalya itself has played host to a number of visitors down the centuries including Alexander the Great, the Romans, the Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans, with each one leaving their mark on the city and region. Founded in the second century BC by King Atalos II, Antalya is now noted for its palm-fringed boulevards, picturesque Roman harbour and narrow winding streets that lead you to the old quarter in Kaleiçi.
Flights to Antalya take around 4 hours 15 minutes from the UK and as the main airport for this region, if you're heading for a Turkey holiday on the Mediterranean coast, then you'll be likely to land here. Resorts near Antalya include Belek, Kolakli, Kemer, Lara Beach and Side, all offering superb beach resort facilities and long stretches of golden sands, with a fine selection of significant historical sites not too far away.
Why Go to Antalya?
Antalya holidays are set on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, also known as the Turkish Riviera. This is a beautifully rugged region, in fact holidays to Antalya offer a good selection of well established beach resorts and many popular excursions if you want to venture further.
The Aspendos amphitheatre is a magnificent edifice and still hosts open-air operas, whilst the region of Cappadocia is a little further afield, but the wind-eroded lunar landscapes make this an unforgettable overnight stay excursion during your holiday to Antalya.
Antalya itself has played host to a number of visitors down the centuries including Alexander the Great, the Romans, the Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans, with each one leaving their mark on the city and region. Founded in the second century BC by King Atalos II, Antalya holidays are now noted for the palm-fringed boulevards, picturesque Roman harbour and narrow winding streets that lead you to the old quarter in Kaleiçi.
Flights to Antalya holiday resorts take around 4 hours 15 minutes from the UK and as the main airport for this region, if you're heading for a Turkey holiday on the Mediterranean coast, then you'll be likely to land here. Antalya holiday resorts include Belek, Kolakli, Kemer, Lara Beach and Side, all offering superb beach resort facilities and long stretches of golden sands, with a fine selection of significant historical sites close by.
