Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Turkey? Is New Year’s? What’s open and closed in Antalya over the festive period, plus the real St Nicholas / Santa Claus connection in nearby Demre.
Christmas & New Year in Antalya: What’s Open, What’s Not (2026) 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 »
Quick answer If you’re staying a week or longer, especially over winter, an apart hotel (a serviced apartment with a kitchenette) usually works out cheaper and more practical than a normal hotel room. Muratpaşa (city centre, near Kaleiçi) and Konyaaltı have the widest choice: look at The Room Hotel & Apartments, Hayal Residence Apart Otel
Apart Hotels in Antalya (2026): Best Serviced Apartments for Long Stays Read More »
Quick answer Yes, there is a genuine hotel right at the terminal: IC Hotels Airport, a 5-star property about 800m from the terminal with a free airport shuttle, the obvious pick for a very early flight or a long layover. A handful of smaller business hotels (Laraworld Hotel, Han Hotel, NearMe Apart) sit within 1-3
Best Hotels Near Antalya Airport (2026): Where to Stay for an Early Flight Read More »