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Colorful resort with water slides in Antalya, Turkey

Best Hotels with a Water Park in Antalya (Family Guide)

If you’re travelling with children, choosing the right hotel can make all the difference. And for many families, that means one thing: a fantastic on-site water park. Antalya is home to some of the largest hotel water parks in the Mediterranean, especially in the resort areas of Lara and Belek. From colourful splash zones designed […]

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Konyaalti Beach with the Taurus Mountains in the background, Antalya, Turkey

Best Hotels in Konyaaltı Beach, Antalya (Local’s Pick)

Quick answer Konyaaltı is the best base in Antalya if you want a walkable, city-adjacent holiday: a 7km Blue Flag beach backed by cafés, restaurants and the tram into Kaleiçi, rather than a resort you never leave. Top picks: Porto Bello and Sealife Family Resort for families, Crowne Plaza and Megasaray Westbeach for couples wanting

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Golfer swinging a club on a lush golf course in Belek, Antalya

Golf in Belek: Best Courses & Golf Hotels (Honest Guide)

Belek is widely regarded as the golf capital of Türkiye, attracting thousands of golfers every year from the UK, Germany, Scandinavia, and across Europe. Located just 30 minutes from Antalya Airport, this Mediterranean resort town combines world-class championship golf courses with five-star all-inclusive resorts, making it one of Europe’s top golf holiday destinations. Whether you’re

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Sailing yacht anchored near rocky islands off the coast of Antalya

Private Boat Rental in Antalya: Yacht Charter Guide

Shared boat tours are great fun, but they come with a fixed route, a fixed schedule and a hundred other people’s music taste. A private boat rental flips all of that: your group, your route, your pace, your playlist. And here is the part that surprises most visitors: split between a family or a group

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Aerial view of Alanya's coastline with mountains

Gazipaşa Airport to Alanya Transfer: All Options Compared

If you found a flight into Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP), congratulations, you have already won half the battle. Most travellers heading to Alanya land at the big Antalya Airport and face a 125 km, 2 hour transfer. Gazipaşa is Alanya’s small local airport, only about 40 to 45 km from the centre, which means you can

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Aerial view of the picturesque harbor in Kalkan, Turkey

Antalya Airport to Kalkan Transfer: All Options Compared

Kalkan is the darling of British travellers on the Turkish Mediterranean, all whitewashed villas, rooftop restaurants and that impossibly blue harbour. But getting there requires a little planning, because Kalkan sits about 220 km from Antalya Airport (AYT), a drive of roughly 3.5 to 4 hours along the coastal D400. I live in Antalya and

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Charming cobbled street in Antalya's old town Kaleici

Best Budget Hotels in Antalya: Under €60 (Guesthouses, Turkish Charm)

INTRO Budget accommodation in Antalya doesn’t mean compromising on quality. Converted Ottoman houses, family-run guesthouses, and charming boutique hotels under €60/night offer authentic Turkish hospitality, rooftop terraces with sea views, and proximity to Antalya’s most atmospheric neighborhoods—often outshining pricier resort counterparts in character and value. Antalya’s old town (Kaleiçi) hosts the highest concentration of affordable

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Luxury resort infinity pool at sunset in Antalya, Turkey

Best Luxury Hotels in Antalya: 5-Star High-End Resorts (2026 Guide)

INTRO Antalya’s luxury hotel scene rivals any Mediterranean destination. From sprawling all-inclusive mega-resorts in Belek with championship golf courses to intimate 5-star boutique properties overlooking turquoise waters, the city caters to travelers who demand excellence, privacy, and world-class service. Luxury doesn’t mean cookie-cutter sameness here. Antalya offers distinct experiences: championship golf resorts in Belek’s pine

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