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Antalya Kaleiçi old harbour on the Mediterranean coast
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Antalya

Mediterranean old-town lanes, Roman sites, waterfalls and turquoise beaches.

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Why visit

  • A practical base for beaches, Kaleiçi and ancient theatres.

History and identity

  • Founded by Pergamon, expanded by Rome and Byzantium; Kaleiçi preserves Roman gates, Seljuk minarets and Ottoman houses.

Top things to see

  • Kaleiçi
  • Old harbour
  • Düden Waterfalls
  • Konyaaltı Beach
  • Aspendos day trip

How much time to spend

  • 2–4 days as a beach + ruins base.

How to get there

  • Fly to AYT. Tram or taxi from airport. Buses to Side, Aspendos, Olympos.

Food nearby

  • Seafood
  • Piyaz
  • Dondurma

Practical tips

  • Plan ruins early in summer.
  • Use as a hub for Side and Aspendos.

Best time to visit

  • April to June and September to November are comfortable.

Related routes

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Mix domestic flights and buses.

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Coast route

Rent a car or use intercity buses.

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Use one domestic flight (Istanbul→Cappadocia) and one (Cappadocia→Antalya) plus shared shuttles.

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Antalya Old Town

Kaleiçi lanes, the old harbour and Mediterranean light.

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