Every September, the ancient harbours of Phaselis fill with music instead of tour groups. Here’s what the Phaselis Festival actually is, what past editions have looked like, and how to combine it with a visit to the ruins.
Phaselis Festival: Free Concerts at Turkey’s Most Beautiful Ancient City Read More »
The 33rd Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival runs 12-26 September 2026 at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre near Antalya. Here’s how to get tickets, get there, and what a night at the world’s best-preserved Roman theatre is actually like.
Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets & How to Attend Read More »
What’s open on 25 December and 1 January in Antalya, the New Year 2026–2027 hotel programmes confirmed so far (with who can attend), getting around on New Year’s Eve, and the real St Nicholas story in Demre.
Christmas & New Year in Antalya 2026–2027: Events, Hotels & Transport Read More »
How long the Lycian Way actually is, the best short sections to hike (Ölüdeniz-Kabak, Kaş, Olympos-Çıralı), when to go, waymarking reality, and where to stay along the trail.
The Lycian Way: A Trekking Guide to Turkey’s Coastal Trail (2026) Read More »
Do you need a visa for Turkey in 2026? Who needs an e-Visa, who travels visa-free, how much it costs, the only official website to use, and the scam sites to avoid.
Do You Need a Visa for Turkey? e-Visa Guide for Antalya Visitors (2026) Read More »
Ölüdeniz paragliding and the Blue Lagoon in 2026: real prices, best time to fly, what actually happened in July 2026, and how to pair a morning flight with an afternoon at the lagoon.
Ölüdeniz: Paragliding, the Blue Lagoon & What to Actually Know (2026) Read More »
What it actually costs to eat and get around Antalya like a local: the Kaleici drink markup trap, real names like Citir Balik and Luna Garden, and a realistic daily budget breakdown in Turkish Lira.
A Day in Antalya: What It Actually Costs to Live Like a Local (2026) Read More »
The real tourist scams in Antalya, and what’s overblown: the shoe-shine drop, no-price restaurant and beach menus, carpet-shop pressure sales, taxi meter tricks and the currency-conversion trick at card machines. An honest local’s guide.
Tourist Scams in Antalya (2026): A Local’s Honest Guide Read More »
Antalya’s public beaches run under three different systems, not one: Ministry beaches in Lara, Belek, Kadriye and Manavgat, Muratpaşa’s free Falez cliff beaches, and Konyaaltı’s municipal beaches. Real addresses and 2026 prices for each.
Public Beaches in Lara, Konyaaltı, Belek & Manavgat (2026): Ministry vs Municipality Read More »
Quick answer Antalya’s pet-friendly hotels are concentrated in and around Kaleiçi (Old Town), where smaller boutique hotels are more flexible about dogs and cats than the big Lara and Konyaaltı resorts. Good options: Hotel Mille Kaleiçi and NFK the House Hotel (no pet fee, big dogs welcome), Casa sur Antalya (pet-sitting available), and Terra Rossa
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Antalya (2026): Where to Stay With a Dog or Cat Read More »