Antalya, the pearl of the Mediterranean, Pure Beauty, Sea and Sun

ANTALYA

Antalya, the pearl of the Mediterranean, is the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to the capital of tourism in Turkey and is described as a paradise by its visitors.

In addition to the title of the 5th most populous city in Turkey, it also has the feature of sheltering the most ancient cities within its borders. Antalya, which hosted Lycians, Lydians, Pamphyllians, Pergamons, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans, is also known as a history gateway. It bears traces of every community living on it. Thanks to the traces it carries as antiquity, it is flooded with visitors from different parts of the world every year.

The touristic adventure, which begins with the Taurus Mountains and Antalya Bay welcoming its visitors while entering the city by road, is accompanied by stories from various regions and to the shores of the sea. For Antalya tour, you can feel the trio of sea, sand and sun as well as more than one ancient excursion.

You can see the Ottoman and Seljuk architecture and texture after civilizations such as ancient Rome and Byzantium, in Antalya, the pearl of the Mediterranean, where you can see the ruins of even the Hittites of the first age and touch and feel the history.

It is very easy to reach the islands and islets that are located in the borders of Antalya gulf and sea, as well as on land. The locals and tradesmen of Antalya produce more than one alternative in order to introduce this beautiful city to its visitors with all its texture and to make great contributions to cultural tourism. It is also possible to travel to four different regions, which are the most preferred among these alternatives and which are open to tourism by preserving their historical structures and hidden in the open with the support of sea transportation. Yacht charter services of 4-6 and 8 hours provide excursions to waterfaal island, Kemer phaselis, porto ceneviz and cracklicak turtle islands. You can easily benefit from yacht charter services where you can travel safely with a few friends or your family, and you should be prepared for more than one surprise during your trip.

Antalya, a tourism paradise with such a wide surface that you can't finish it for days from beginning to end, draws attention to the historical experiences on the water as well as the historical values ​​on its lands.

Although the humidity is relatively high, the lowest temperature remains at 26 degrees even in winter. In summer, it rises to 40 degrees. It is not known whether it is due to the warmth of its climatic structure, but its doors are always open for 12 months. And it is a rare city that can make all its visitors feel this warmth.

There are exactly 11 museums in Alanya, which is located within the borders of Antalya and is the most visited by visitors after the center. In its districts such as Kemer, Belek, Kaleiçi and Side, there are ancient cities and theaters from the great Roman empire. Especially the historical ancient theater of Aspendos, located in the town of Side, hosts many celebrations and shows every year.

Although its settled layout is unique to Turks, due to the existence of more than one civilization in Antalya, its cuisine is known as world cuisine. The main reason for this is that the Yoruks are the oldest civilization in Antalya.

One of the surprises waiting for visitors who enjoy visiting Antalya by renting a yacht is that the companies that provide yacht charter and tour services create a feast for the visitors with the variety of Yörük dishes and world cuisine, consisting of these unique tastes offered during their travel time.

The pearl of the Mediterranean is also an important socio-economic center. It is the host of the G20 summit in 2015 and Expo 2016 in 2016.