Antalya City Holidays – Beautiful old town and surrounding scenery
The capital of Antalya Province, and the most important city on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey, Antalya City holidays are one of the most popular destinations in the whole of Europe. Surrounded by beautiful pine covered mountains and hemmed by Azure seas, holidays in Antalya City provide stunning summer cheap beach holidays and challenging ski holidays in the winter, something that not many resorts can hold claim to. The ancient and quaint old town Kaleici supplies the town with mystery, intrigue and an inevitable sense of character- narrow cobbled streets lined with original Ottoman buildings, little boutiques and souvenir shops. The harbour section is filled with cosmopolitan cafes and bars to lounge in. Visiting the main city Bazaar is a must – you will be treated to a warm welcome by many shop owners trying to sell you just about anything from herbs and spices to leather bags and shoes or jewellery. Passing by many pastry shops, try the main Turkish speciality, baklava, or have a Turkish coffee in one of the open-air cafes while watching the world go by.
Last Minute Holidays in Antalya City – Buzzing city nightlife not to be missed
The shoreline here, more commonly known as the Turkish Riviera, boasts secret coves, seaside town pockets, azure seas and soaring cliffs, all of which lay quietly waiting to be discovered by eager visitors exploring on their Antalya City holidays. Because this resort has been established for many years the facilities here for holidays are second to none, with hotels in abundance ranging from opulent five star hotels with private beaches, golf clubs and health spas, right through to good quality three and four star accommodation as well as basic self catering apartments for those that wish to use their accommodation simply for its bed. Most hotels feature their own garden style grounds with swimming pools, good restaurant and bar facilities at good prices, but those that are looking to explore further afield during their holidays in Antalya City will not be disappointed in Antalya's modern town centre, where there is a vast array of restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Also to be taken advantage of in Antalya main town is the nightlife, as many Turkish people flock here from surrounding cities for the all night parties, a sure sign that the clubs and bars here are worth it.
All Inclusive Cheap Holidays in Antalya City – A stone’s throw away from historical sites and a ski resort
Antalya is a wonderful base for exploring the famous Turkish Riviera while on your cheap holidays in Antalya City, which is blessed by fabulous weather almost all year round, so whether you wish to visit in the high season when it bustles with people, or if you prefer to keep to the spring or autumn when it remains tranquil and quiet, there are places to go and things to discover almost all year round. There are plenty of smaller villages that surround the area which are fascinating to visit, including Perge, one of the most significant Roman ruins which lies only 15 km away. This is perfect if you decide to hire a car whilst on your Antalya City holidays so as to venture into the more remote parts of the area, including the stunning mountain top remains of Termessos. This resort is rich in both cultural and entertaining activities a gem on the Turkish coast, not to be missed. Should you decide to visit in winter months, you can either enjoy the warm sunshine on the coast with pleasant temperatures not dropping under 15 degrees Celsius or if you prefer trying something different, why not take a drive to the nearby stunning mountain resort Saklikent and treat yourself to a day of skiing!
Mosque img by Allie Caulfield. Resort img by Bortescristian. Hadrian's wall img by Levork.