Antalya, a beautiful city in the southern Mediterranean part of Turkey, mixes the country’s cultural heritage and magnificent natural landscapes.
The turquoise waters of the coast signify the city’s old harbor while Taurus mountains enhance its natural beauty.
I decided to visit the city for the ultimate adventure.
 
Antalya is a city embracing the sun, the lush green of the surrounding landscape and the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. Stay in one of these hotels for complete experience.
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The location is a cluster of handsome Ottoman houses set around marvellous bougainvillea gardens and a swimming pool.&nbsp;
Surrounded by gardens, the elegant Tuvana Hotel is located in Antalya’s historical center only 450 m from Hadrian's Gate. &nbsp;
 
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Balconies with views of the Mediterranean or the Taurus Mountains are featured in all Akra’s rooms.&nbsp;
 
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Day 1: Clasics</h1>
The first day I chose to visit some of the city's classic sights.
I was spoiled for options because you can never get enough of what the city offers.
My first stop was the Antalya Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world, to get familiar with aquatic animals.
My second stop was Antalya Muzesi, one of the world’s famed museums.
It has an enormous collection of natural and historic artifacts.
I ended my day in the lap of nature at Kursunlu waterfalls, which is only 19 kilometers from the city center.
 
<img src="https://static.locktrip.com/media/library/images/722_9y2zI_1640954287_81_-_Sunken_plane_under_water_in_Antalya_aquarium_of_Turkey.jpg" style="width: 500px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" id="9y2zI">Sunken plane under water in Antalya aquarium of Turkey
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">Day 2: Relax and enjoy the history</h1>
I had exciting things to do on my second day at Antalya.
My first stop was Çakırlar Köy Kahvaltısı which serves village breakfast.
If you aren’t sure whether you will get time for lunch, I recommend this village breakfast because it will keep you pretty much full for the rest of the day.
 
I decided to visit an archaeological site and take an afternoon rest on a beach.
 
After the village breakfast, I started my second day adventure with a visit to the Perge, an incredible archaeological site located just 15 kilometers from the city.
This is a place you cannot miss to visit because it has incredible ruins to explore, such as crumbling buildings and temples as well as decaying columns.
It was founded around 1000 BC, and it served as the capital of Pamphylia.
 
After grabbing a street snack at Old Marina, I headed next stop was Lara Beach to kick back and relax while taking in afternoon rays.
The beach is peaceful and beautiful, with many tourist facilities.
You can have a drink or dinner at one of the nearby restaurants before heading back to your hotel.
 
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">Day 3: Picnic with a view</h1>
To wrap up my visit, I decided to visit a park and the historic center of the city after having a typical Turkish breakfast.
 
With the ancient Hidirlik Tower at its center, Karaalioglu Park is located just outside the city center, and it’s a perfect place to have a picnic.
From the old Roman fortress, I had an ideal view of the Gulf of Antalya and the old Roman harbor.
It is a perfect place to interact with locals and make friends.
 
I wanted to experience a mix of contemporary and traditional Turkish life before I bid Antalya goodbye.
I visited Kaleici, the historical center of the city, which is littered with beautiful old mansions and monuments.
It is a perfect place to get lost and enjoy all the sights and sounds of Antalya.
I grabbed a lovely little gallery to serve as a reminder of my memorable experience.
 
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 <img src="https://static.locktrip.com/media/library/images/722_hYP1m_1640954651_83_-_View_of_Konyaalti_district_from_Karaalioglu_park_in_Antalya._Turkey.jpg" style="width: 500px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" id="hYP1m">View of Konyaalti district from Karaalioglu park in Antalya, Turkey
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There is a lot to see and do in Antalya.&nbsp;
You don’t have to visit the classical sights most frequented by tourists to enjoy your vacation.
You can go beyond the beaten paths to places such as Tunek Tepe, Old Marina, and Yivli Minaret, which I found very interesting during my previous visit.
 
 
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