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Antalya is the largest city on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and is the hub of the so-called Turkish Riviera.
Most of Antalyas historic buildings can be found along the narrow, winding streets of Kaleici, the old quarter. Historical, architectural and archaeological sites of note include: Yivli Minaret, Karatay Medresesi, Hidirlik Tower, Ahi Yusuf Mescidi, Iskele Mosque, Murat Pasa Mosque, Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque, Balibey Mosque, Musellim Mosque, Seyh Sinan Efendi Mosque, Hadrian Arch, and the Clock Tower. Many structures date back to the Hellenistic era. Also The Antalya Museum has a notable archaeology collection. Kemer to the south west is a touristic sea side region popular with the historical places, night life and hotels which is half an hour from Antalya city. Alanya to the south east is a popular tourist destination 2 hours away. Side to the east is popular with golf links and luxury hotels. Kas which is about 2 hours drive from Antalya can be another excellent choice for extended holiday if you decide to run away from the whole crowd. Trains and buses arrive in the travel hub of Denizli. From there, dolmus take you the 10 miles or so to Pamukkale. During high season, buses run direct from tourist centers including Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara, Fethiye, Bodrum, Marmaris and Selcuk. Kalkan which is half an hour further west of Kas. A beautiful upmarket harbour town with cobbled streets and high quality restaurants. Nearby Patara has the best golden sand beach on the Mediterranean coast, and can be visited even if you are not staying there. Cirali is a coastal town even closer, with several mid-range, quiet pansiyons to stay at, including Hotel Canada, with pleasant gardens. The beach at Cirali is protected from development because sea turtles come onto shore every year to lay their eggs. The beach at nearby Olimpos is also a nice, pebble beach. Accommodations in Olimpos are more backpacker style, with treehouses especially popular with younger travelers. Demre is located about twenty miles from Antalya, and is the site of the St Nicolas Church, assoicated with the real Santa Claus (dont miss the larger than life Santa Claus statue in town.) Also just outside Demre are Lycian rock tombs in the cliffsides. The Antalya region has some of the finest Roman ruins in the country, including Perge and Aspendos, with the largest, most well preserved Roman amphitheater anywhere. |
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Current Time in Antalya : 18:28 | Sat, October 11, 2008
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Dedekonak Pension
Located in the old city Kaleici in Antalya, Dedekonak offers quality airconditioned rooms and meals at affordable prices. With an experienced manager and qualified chef we cater to backpackers and ind..
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Mavi Ani Pension
Welcome to Mavi & Ani pension where a homely atmosphere is offered to our guests by the traditional Turkish hospitality. ..
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Sabah Pansiyon
Welcome To Antalyas Sabah Pansiyon. Located in the beautiful Old City (Kaleici) of Antalya, where the city centre, harbor, or city park are just a mere 300 meters away. Our goal is to be like a second..
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Ozmen pension
Travelers from all over the world come to Ozmen Pension in the midst of Old Kaleici. All the rooms in this large, family-owned pension are clean comfortable with nice bathrooms. ..
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Serendipity Holiday Country House
Serendipity trip Country House - managed by Italians, ideal for a relaxing vacation in contact with nature and animals. ..
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Tekeli Konalan
Situated in the old town of Antalya, travellers are more than welcome at the Tekeli Konaklan. ..
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Olympia Treehouse
If you like to be close to nature and sleeping in the natural clean air the Olympia Treehouse is for you. ..
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Greenland Hotel
Welcome to Antalya and welcome to our hotel, The Greenland Hotel, making you stay make confortable. ..
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Hotel Candles House
Candles Hotel (House) is giving you exeptional opportunities for stay in our hotel clean, comfortable and cozy rooms for your trips. ..
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Hotel Lale Park
Hotel Lale Park is located in the center of ancient Side and 50m from the sea with a beautiful garden and authentic setting and its young and personable staff. ..
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Koblenz Hotel
Welcome to Antalya and welcome to our hotel at Konyaalti beach..
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Yesil Vadi Pension-Camping
This selection of traditional, yet well-equipped accommodation offers the chance to explore this beautiful secluded location in an authentic way. ..
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Agrigento Lara Hotel
Lara Hotel invites you to have most colourfull dreams at a corner of nature sea and sun in Antalya. Duden Waterfalls - 200 meters. ..
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Keyif Pension
Pension is located in the valley (7 Km from the centre of Cirali), you will feel the breeze in the gorge and the coolness of the river. ..
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Kibala Hotel
Situated at the entrance of the village Cirali, Kibala Hotel is just 750 m from the beach. ..
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Jasmin Pansion
Lovely family - run pension, only 150 mt from the sea. Our property is surrounded by a wonderful garden and the location is very relaxing and safe. ..
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Hotel Villa Monte
Villa Monte is a 7-room stylish hotel located in Cirali. Too many hotels surely have their unique characteristics - ours is the location, the special architecture of the building, and the cool silence..
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Lycia Apartotel
Situated approx 7 kms from the centre of Kas and overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea these spacious and bright. . . ..
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