Top 10 Reasons to Visit Antalya
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1: Luxury and Boutique Hotels
It doesn’t matter what your preference is when it comes to choosing a hotel as there is more than enough choice to ensure you find your perfect accommodation. Wine, dine and pamper yourself in luxury five-star hotels or experience the quirky and intimate vibes of lush, boutique hotels (photo Mardan Palace)
The old city is a wonderful place to explore and a great introduction to the history and culture of Turkey. Narrow, cobbled streets are the perfect way to experience the past of Turkey while shopping for souvenirs and lunching on traditional Turkish cuisine.
3: Swim and Ski on the Same Day
Antalya is one of the regions of Turkey where it is possible to go skiing in the Taurus Mountains in the morning and be swimming in the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon. This makes Antalya a great place to holiday as you can mix and match your activities to suit your frame of mind
4: Rich Flora and Fauna in the Taurus Mountains
5: Luxury Golf Courses
Golf lovers will be delighted when they learn that Belek is one of the smaller resorts of the Antalya region and it is also the centre of golf in Turkey. All the golf courses have day pass however if you love golf that much, why don’t you opt for a full golfing holiday for the whole family? (photo Cornelia golf club)
6: Long Sandy Beaches
Many people love the sandy beaches of Turkey. Blue flag, golden sand beaches that lead way to the calm waters of the Mediterranean are a favorite spot for holiday makers. Choose a mainstream beach if you want facilities and if you need peace and quiet, opt for one of the numerous secluded beaches that are dotted along the coastline (photo by bilgehan maras)
7: Turkish Hospitality
All over the world, Turkish people have received a celebrated reputation for being one of the friendliest nations. They welcome strangers from all works of life and love to see you experience the fine delights of Turkish cuisine, friendship and places of interest (photo by battle 14)
8: Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Water lovers will delight in knowing that Kekova is one of the most popular regions for scuba diving and snorkeling in Turkey. Take along your own equipment or hire it from one of the many scuba diving companies and you can see with your own eyes, life under the blue seas of the Mediterranean
9: Attending Concerts in Aspendos
Aspendos is one of the well-preserved theaters from the Roman era so what better place is there to hold a concert. The acoustics backdrop of the theater carries wonderful sounds of music to many adoring fans who appreciate classical music among a spectacular backdrop.
10: The Great Outdoors
No one would come to Turkey and spend their whole holiday indoors so you will be delighted to learn that there is a wealth of outdoor activities for you to join in with. Go trekking in the mountains, or exploring deep and dark caves. Alternatively enjoy the thrills and an exciting rush from a jeep safari.
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