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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The Antalya Archaeological Museum is one of the finest museums in Turkey and a genuine highlight of the city, even if you are not usually a museum person. Its thirteen halls hold a breathtaking sweep of history, from prehistoric finds to Roman masterpieces pulled from the great ancient cities of Perge, Aspendos, and Side. It
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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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On a hot Antalya afternoon, when the sun is fierce and the sea feels like a warm bath, the Antalya Aquarium is one of the best places to escape into the cool. Home to the longest tunnel aquarium in the world, a 131-metre glass walkway with sharks and rays gliding overhead, it is a genuine
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Kaş is quietly one of the best places to dive in the entire Mediterranean. The water is famously clear, the sites are close to the harbour, and in a single day you can drift over ancient amphorae, explore a sunken aircraft, and swim alongside groupers and turtles. With warm summer seas and dozens of dive
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