The Turkish Riviera in all its diversity –
Antalya

The capital of Antalya Province on Turkey’s southern coast is one of the most important tourist centres in the entire Mediterranean. Head to Kaleiçi, the old walled city centre, for its wonderful bazaar, which starts at the venerable Kalekapisi stone tower. It’s a thriving market where you’ll find anything and everything, from handcrafted items and fabrics to electronics and more.
One key orientation point within Antalya’s historic heart is the Yivli Minare Mosque with its 38-metre fluted minaret. The Archaeological Museum is a further top attraction that offers fascinating insights into the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Turkish past of the city and its surrounds.
Antalya also serves as an excellent base for excursions into the local region and, of course, to its long sandy beaches. This is where sunseekers truly come into their own, amid the lively and colourful beach cafés and bistros right beside the sea.