{"id":25988,"date":"2021-08-03T15:39:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T12:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/donttellanyone-hidden-paradises-in-antalya-for-a-quiet-summer-vacation\/"},"modified":"2022-07-23T16:19:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T13:19:40","slug":"antalya-hidden-paradises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/antalya-hidden-paradises\/","title":{"rendered":"#DontTellAnyone: Hidden paradises in Antalya for a quiet summer vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Wisdom Valley<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Taz\u0131 Canyon, also known as Wisdom Valley, located in Antalya.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Taz\u0131 Canyon, set in the K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon National Park in Antalya’s Manavgat district, is also known as Wisdom Valley \u2013 an appropriate name for this recently discovered gem. Located on the upper part of K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon, Taz\u0131 Canyon features dramatic 200-meter-high cliffs, along with stunning views and sunsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it retains its tranquil atmosphere, Taz\u0131 Canyon has become rather popular in Antalya, especially for rock climbing, rafting, trekking, and camping. Do note that, if you plan to camp, this is an area better suited for more experienced campers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about T\u00fcrkiye’s most beautiful canyons, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kekova<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kekova from the top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kekova, a small, uninhabited island in the Demre district of Antalya, is just \u200b\u200b4.5 square kilometers. Despite its tiny size, the island features historical ruins and a sunken city. Visitors are permitted to swim and dive only in certain locales around this fascinating island, which was declared a protected area in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Kekova, visitors will find churches and chapels, towers and ancient harbors from the Hellenistic period, as well as ruins from the Roman and Byzantine eras. Guided tours are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kekova is accessible by a two-hour boat ride from Ka\u015f or a 10-minute boat ride from \u00dc\u00e7a\u011f\u0131z. Some vessels feature glass bottoms, through which visitors can observe the sunken city. Also, the Theimussa Ancient City in \u00dc\u00e7a\u011f\u0131z is worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s incredible ancient cities, you can browse the blog entry: A tapestry of stories: 8 famous ancient sites in T\u00fcrkiye!<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\u00c7\u0131\u011fl\u0131kara Forest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Cedars
Cedars of Lebanon with a Taurus Mountain backdrop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Probably one of Antalya\u2019s least frequented hidden paradises, \u00c7\u0131\u011fl\u0131kara Forest encircles the mountain range to the west of Beyda\u011flar\u0131, approximately 15 km south of the Antalya city center. Located on the Elmal\u0131 – Finike border, \u00c7\u0131\u011fl\u0131kara Forest is a protected natural area: the 15,000-hectare forest includes trees that are more than two thousand years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00c7\u0131\u011fl\u0131kara Forest is one of the most beautiful cedar forests not only in T\u00fcrkiye, but also in the world. The suppleness, durability and scent of cedar wood are renowned \u2013 and are the most well-known characteristics of the Lebanon Cedars found in the \u00c7\u0131\u011fl\u0131kara Forest. Allegedly, this wood was used by Antalya\u2019s shipbuilders to craft the ancient world\u2019s most beautiful and fastest ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To spend a quiet summer day listening to the sounds of birds among cedar and juniper trees, Antalya’s hidden paradise, \u00c7\u0131\u011fl\u0131kara Forest, should be on your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Sazak Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sazak Bay in Adrasan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Peace, quiet and serenity are also found along Sazak Bay, another hidden paradise of Antalya. Visitors must bring their own food and drinks \u2013 there are no facilities in Sazak Bay, no electricity and no mobile phone reception. Just tranquility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set in the western part of Beyda\u011flar\u0131 Coastal National Park, Sazak Bay is at the foot of Mount Musa, with a wide sandy beach that extends into the forest and one of the calmest bays in Antalya. It is possible to camp in the area \u2013 the ultimate calm experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sazak Bay is connected to the Kumluca district of Antalya. It is accessible via by boat tours from Adrasan or by land via the forest road. However, the land route is difficult; it is only around eight kilometers, but about an hour\u2019s drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Oymap\u0131nar Lake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Oymap\u0131nar Lake in Manavgat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Located in Antalya’s Manavgat district, Oymap\u0131nar Lake is nestled behind a dam on the northern side of Manavgat Stream. The lake\u2019s turquoise color and unique flora are notable; the Green Canyon lies behind the rock islets in Oymap\u0131nar Lake and can be visited by boat. Altinbesik Cave is also here. Around Oymap\u0131nar Lake are boat companies that provide tours to the Green Canyon, and there are trekking routes along the lake. If you want to go hiking, Oymap\u0131nar Lake is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phaselis Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Aerial view of charming Phaselis Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A 15-minute drive from Kemer and a 45-minute drive from Antalya, Phaselis Ancient City and Phaselis Bay are a charming summer holiday destination. Phaselis Bay, one of Antalya\u2019s hidden paradises, is set amid the Beydag Mountains Sahil National Park. If you are dreaming of a tranquil summer vacation intertwined with nature, Phaselis Bay will exceed your expectations, particularly if you are intrigued by ancient history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as Faselis, the Ancient City of Phaselis is believed to have been founded in 700 BC by colonists from the island of Rhodes. Phaselis was an important commercial center in antiquity, with ports in the north, northeast and southwest of the peninsula. At the same time, the Ancient City of Phaselis is also renowned for its water distribution channels, which are among the finest examples of the advanced engineering of that period. Keep it in mind during your visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phaselis is a superb alternative for a peaceful summer vacation intertwined with history and the sea. For more information on the historical development of the region, and the excavations and research carried out in the ancient city, please visit phaselis.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stories knock at your door!<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You can easily download images, and share on your social media accounts via your smartphone. Just press and hold the story, and save or share the image you have selected via the menu that appears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wisdom Valley Taz\u0131 Canyon, set in the K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon National Park in Antalya’s Manavgat district, is also known as Wisdom Valley \u2013 an appropriate name for this recently discovered gem. Located on the upper part of K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon, Taz\u0131 Canyon features dramatic 200-meter-high cliffs, along with stunning views and sunsets. Although it retains its tranquil […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":25492,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[307,145,317,147,959],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25988","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-antalya-travel-guide","8":"category-destinations","9":"category-summer-holiday-ideas","10":"category-trip-ideas","11":"category-unique-destinations"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25988","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=25988"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25988\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25988"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25988"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25988"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}