Side is a rare and wonderful thing: a living seaside town built right among the ruins of a great ancient city. You wander cobbled streets past 2,000-year-old columns to reach the iconic Temple of Apollo, standing on a headland where the sun sets straight into the sea. Add a magnificent Roman theatre and a good […]
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When the summer heat becomes too much, this is where locals escape. Saklıkent Gorge, whose name means “hidden city”, is one of the deepest canyons in the world: around 18 kilometres long and up to 300 metres deep, carved by icy snowmelt pouring down from the Taurus Mountains. Walking into it feels like stepping into
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Two of the most popular canyon trips in the Antalya region sound similar but offer very different days out. Green Canyon (Yeşil Kanyon) near Manavgat is a serene boat trip across a stunning emerald reservoir, while Sapadere Canyon near Alanya is a walk through a narrow gorge with icy pools you can dip into. Here
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Antalya is unusually rich in waterfalls, and two names come up again and again: Düden and Kurşunlu. They are quite different, one a dramatic city cascade tumbling into the sea, the other a peaceful forest park of ponds and cascades. If you only have time for one, here is an honest local’s comparison to help
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Before anything else: the Antalya Archaeological Museum is currently closed. The building was found to carry serious earthquake risk, and since 16 July 2025 it has been shut to visitors while it is demolished and rebuilt from scratch on the same site in Konyaaltı. The new museum, designed with a modern concept inspired by ancient
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Northeast of Antalya, the Köprülü River carves a dramatic 14-kilometre gorge through the Taurus Mountains, and it is the region’s adventure playground. This is where nearly everyone goes white-water rafting, but there is far more here: an intact Roman bridge, the remarkable ancient city of Selge, cold-water swimming, and shady riverside restaurants. Here is a
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Antalya faces west across the Gulf, which means it is blessed with truly beautiful sunsets, the sky and sea glowing orange behind the silhouettes of the Taurus Mountains. Whether you want a clifftop drink, a beach stroll, or a boat out on the water, here is a local’s guide to the very best places to
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🔵 INTRO (değiştir) Antalya has historically had two cable cars, and visitors still compare them, so let’s clear up the current situation first. The Tünektepe cable car in the city has been closed since a serious accident in April 2024 and is not operating in 2026, with its future uncertain. That leaves Tahtalı (the Olympos
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Dolphin shows are one of the most popular family attractions around Antalya, and several parks offer performances with dolphins, sea lions, and sometimes belugas, along with the chance to swim with or photograph the animals. They are a big hit with children. They also come with genuine ethical questions, so this guide covers both where
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When the Mediterranean heat peaks in July and August, sometimes the sea alone is not enough, and a day of slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers is exactly what the family needs. The Antalya region has water parks for every taste, from a vast luxury theme park to smaller, affordable local favourites. Here is an
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