 Antalya
the award-winning Antalya Kaleiçi Marina
and Leisure Center is considered one of
the loveliest marinas in Turkey. This center
can well meet every tourist's need worth
its many souvenir shops, friendly cafes
and restaurants as well as yacht moorings
and services. Sail in the morning and enjoy
the restful peace of the marina in the afternoon.
The old city walls, lit at night, lend an
atmosphere of serenity and timelessness.
The Archaeological Museum, with remains
from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times,
offers a glimpse of the area's rich history.
The Atatürk Museum displays objects used
by the founder of the Turkish Republic.
The Antalya Altın Portakal (Golden Orange)
Film and Art Festival, held in the autumn,
attracts both participants and visitors.
The ancient theatre in Aspendos makes an
impressive setting for some of the festival's
plays and concerts.
Daily Excursions
That could be more appealing than dreamlike
landscapes, grandiose
mountains and the magnificent colours of
the sea and plants? Then contrast the lively
holiday life with the quiet of ancient ruins
and you have a perfect vacation. Near Antalya
are many things to see and do; below are
some suggestions for day-trips. You can
walk behind the cascade, a thrilling experience;
at the Upper Duden Waterfalls, l4 km northeast
of Antalya. On the way to Lara Beach, the
Lower Duden Waterfalls plunge straight into
the sea. The nearby rest area offers an
excellent view of the falls; the view is
even more spectacular from the sea.
The sandy Lara Beach lies about 12 km to
the east. Closer to Antalya, but to the
west, the long, pebbled Konyaalti Beach
offers a view of the breathtaking mountain
range.
Saklikent, 50 km from Antalya, is an ideal
winter sports resort on the northern slopes
of Bakirli Mountain at an altitude of 1,750
to 1,900 meters. In March and April you
can ski in the morning, eat a delicious
lunch of fresh fish at Antalya's marina
and sunbathe, swim or windsurf in the afternoon.
 On
the eastern side of Can Mountain, 30 km
from Antalya, the Karain Cave, which dates
from the Paleolithic Age (50,000 B.C.),
is the site of the oldest settlement in
Turkey. A single entrance, lit by the morning
sun, opens onto three large interconnecting
chambers. Although the little museum at
the entrance displays some of the finds,
most of the artifacts are housed in various
museums throughout Turkey. |
