If your ship docks in Antalya for the day, here’s what’s actually realistic: how far the port is from the old town, the best shore excursions for the time you have, and honest advice on independent vs organised options.
Antalya Cruise Port Guide (2026): Shore Excursions & Getting Around Read More »
37km north of Antalya, Karain Cave has evidence of human habitation stretching back hundreds of thousands of years, making it the oldest known settlement site in Anatolia. Here’s what’s actually there and how to visit.
Karain Cave: Anatolia’s Oldest Known Human Settlement (2026) Read More »
Less famous than the Lycian Way and considerably wilder, the St Paul Trail climbs from the coast at Perge into the Taurus Mountains. Here’s what it actually involves and how to try a section of it from Antalya.
The St Paul Trail: Turkey’s Wilder, Higher Trekking Route Read More »
Antalya isn’t just a beach destination, it has a genuine year-round events calendar: open-air opera in a Roman theatre, free concerts inside an ancient city, film festivals, marathons and street festivals. Here’s the full 2026 picture, month by month.
Antalya Festivals & Events Calendar (2026): The Complete Year-Round Guide Read More »
Turkey’s oldest and most prestigious film festival takes over Antalya every October. Here’s what the Golden Orange Film Festival actually is, when it runs in 2026, and what a visitor can realistically catch.
Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival 2026: Turkey’s Oldest Film Festival Read More »
A small, free, three-day international film festival held right in Antalya, not to be confused with the Lycian Way hiking trail it’s named after. Here’s what LikyaFF actually is and how to catch a screening.
Lycian Way International Film Festival (LikyaFF) 2026: Free Screenings in Antalya Read More »
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 »