{"id":2295,"date":"2020-05-22T15:19:58","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=2295"},"modified":"2022-08-07T21:04:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-07T18:04:12","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-antalya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/10-things-to-do-in-antalya\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do in Antalya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Discover the waterfalls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Antalya is home to some beautiful waterfalls. Some must-see waterfalls are Manavgat Waterfall, D\u00fcden Waterfall, Kur\u015funlu Waterfall, Sapadere Waterfall, De\u011firmendere Waterfall and U\u00e7ansu Waterfall. The waterfalls that line the pristine shore stretch for 10 meters. There you can enjoy a peaceful picnic, traditional breakfast, or eat at one of the many restaurants. You can visit the waterfalls any time of year and cool off in the fresh breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go rafting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon became a National Park in 1973 and is one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most famous and longest canyons and rafting spots. There are daily tours available that provide professional rafting equipment and accessories. At the canyon there are bungalows and stone houses to stay at. Don\u2019t forget to see the historical Roman Oluk Bridge and the Karab\u00fck Bridge on your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Konyaalt\u0131, Kalei\u00e7i and Lara<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Antalya, a vibrant city with beautiful beaches, is the full package. Konyaalt\u0131 and Lara, are popular spots with sandy beaches, parks and public areas. Kalei\u00e7i, the old city, sits within the ruins of a castle and dates back to Ottoman times. You can wander round the historical buildings or sample the delicious cuisine at the old restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the caves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Beldibi Cave located in Kemer, Antalya, is the second most important Prehistoric center. It is also a SIT archaeological site, open to local and foreign tourists. Karain Cave, once inhabited by humans, is the largest natural cave in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Yanarta\u015f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A natural beauty of Anatolia, Yanarta\u015f, is a site filled with dozens of small fires which burn constantly from vents in the rocks. Rumor has it that the flames of Yanarta\u015f have been burning for 1000 years. You need to hike up to Yanarta\u015f, located on the side of a mountain, near the village of \u00c7\u0131ral\u0131. You can enjoy the breathtaking sea views at Yanarta\u015f or admire the flames that flicker up to 30 cm from the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Aspendos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Aspendos was built by the Romans in 2 Century AD and is home to the most well-preserved ancient amphitheater in T\u00fcrkiye. This amphitheater, with a stage and rows of seats, has a view of aqueducts that are 1 km high. Two thousand-year-old two-story shops discovered during excavations reveal the commercial and political importance of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bathe at Olimpos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Olympos is home to untouched nature, pristine sea and a vast historical past. It\u2019s an ideal spot in Antalya to revel in nature. You can stay at tree houses, relax on the beach during the day, and watch the stars by night. It is also a breeding area for Caretta Caretta turtles. You can also discover the protected ancient site of Olympos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dive at Ka\u015f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ka\u015f, one of the world\u2019s best diving spots, has a variety of sea creatures and underwater historical ruins. Dimitri Bat\u0131\u011f\u0131 (Dimitri Shipwreck) in Canyon is a great spot for underwater photographers. Additionally, U\u00e7an Bal\u0131k (Flying Fish Reef) is an ideal spot for professional divers. Read our article to find out more<\/a> about Canyon, U\u00e7an Bal\u0131k and other diving spots in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play Golf<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Golf tourism in T\u00fcrkiye is based in Belek, Antalya. The breathtaking shores of the Mediterranean Sea are lined with world class golf courses. Golf lovers from across the globe come to holiday at the luxury hotels and play golf on T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s fabulous golf courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try the delightful cuisine of Antalya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although Antalya has a Mediterranean climate, the inland climate is more continental, and home to many greenhouses. Therefore, the cuisine of Antalya (vegetables, fruit, grains, meat) is very diverse. Greenhouse is another factor that affects this kitchen. Therefore, the cuisine of Antalya, vegetable, fruit, grains, and meat is very diverse. Antalya piyaz (white bean dish), h\u00fcl\u00fckl\u00fc soup, tand\u0131r kebab, marmalade jams are a handful of must-try dishes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discover the waterfalls Antalya is home to some beautiful waterfalls. Some must-see waterfalls are Manavgat Waterfall, D\u00fcden Waterfall, Kur\u015funlu Waterfall, Sapadere Waterfall, De\u011firmendere Waterfall and U\u00e7ansu Waterfall. The waterfalls that line the pristine shore stretch for 10 meters. There you can enjoy a peaceful picnic, traditional breakfast, or eat at one of the many restaurants. You can visit the waterfalls any […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":2296,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[307,991,145,895,240],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2295","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-antalya-travel-guide","8":"category-cities-of-turkey","9":"category-destinations","10":"category-featured","11":"category-turkey"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2295"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2295\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}