Travel Guide 2025

Antalya

The Heart of the Turkish Riviera

2,6 Mio. Einwohner
AYT (15 Min.) Flughafen
300+ / Jahr Sonnentage
Apr–Okt Beste Zeit
UTC+3 Zeitzone
Türk. Lira (₺) Währung

The Region in 60 Seconds

Antalya understanding

Antalya is not just a city – it is the beating heart of the Turkish Riviera. Here, 3,000 years of history meet modern beach life in close quarters. The winding old town Kaleiçi with its Ottoman wooden houses, the ancient harbor, the spectacular Düden waterfalls and endless beaches – all in one city. Over 15 million tourists per year can't be wrong. But we'll show you where the locals go.

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Weather & Water Temperature

The best time for your visit

Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Air °C15°15°18°21°26°31°34°34°31°26°20°16°
Water °C17°17°17°18°21°24°27°28°27°24°21°18°
Sun (h/day)56791112131210865
Rainy days131185310015812
Air temperature Water temperature Sunshine hours Rainy days

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Tours from Antalya

Organized by us, experienced by you

Blue Voyage Boat Tour

From €89

Pamukkale Thermal Pools

From €129

Whitewater Rafting

From €59

Turkish Hammam

From €45
Alle Touren ansehen

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Must-See

8 places you must see

Old Town

Kaleiçi (Old Town)

The historic heart of Antalya. Winding alleys, Ottoman wooden houses, boutique hotels and the ancient harbor. You'll love getting lost here.

Come at sunset – the colors over the harbor are magical. Then dinner on a rooftop terrace.
2-3 Std. Free

Nature

Düden Waterfalls

Two spectacular waterfalls: The upper one (Düdenbaşı) is surrounded by greenery, the lower one plunges 40 meters directly into the Mediterranean.

See the lower waterfall from a boat! Boat tours from Kaleiçi harbor, approx. 150₺ per person.
1-2 Std. pro Wasserfall 15₺ Eintritt (oberer)

History

Hadrian's Gate

The gateway to the old town – built in 130 AD for Emperor Hadrian. Three arches of white marble, remarkably well preserved.

Come early morning for photos without crowds.
15 Min. Free

Beach

Konyaaltı Beach

7 km long pebble beach with mountain views. West of the city, well organized with beach clubs, restaurants and promenade.

Beach clubs cost 200-400₺ for lounger + umbrella. Public areas are free.
Halber/ganzer Tag Free

Museum

Antalya Museum

One of Turkey's best archaeological museums. Finds from Perge, Aspendos, Side – impressive statues, sarcophagi, mosaics.

Don't miss the Hall of Gods. Audio guide is worth it (50₺).
2-3 Std. 200₺

Landmark

Yivli Minaret

Antalya's landmark – 38-meter Seljuk minaret from the 13th century with its characteristic fluted form.

Cannot be climbed, but the best photo spot in the city.
15 Min. Free

Ancient

Perge

18 km east. Impressive Greco-Roman ruins: stadium for 12,000 spectators, theater, colonnaded street, agora.

Early morning or late afternoon – too hot at midday! Bring water.
2-3 Std. 200₺

Ancient

Aspendos Theater

47 km east. The best-preserved Roman theater in the world. 15,000 seats, perfect acoustics – still used for concerts today.

In summer, opera and concerts are held here. A magical experience!
1-2 Std. 200₺

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Beaches

Honestly reviewed

Organisiert & lebendig

Konyaaltı Beach

5 Min. vom Zentrum

Perfect for: Alle, Familien, Paare

7 km long pebble beach with mountain panorama. Well organized with beach clubs, showers, restaurants. Water gets deep quickly.

Beach ClubsDuschenWCRestaurantsWassersport

Strand gratis, Liege 200-400₺

Sarısu Beach Club at the western end – less crowded, same panorama.
Resort & Luxus

Lara Beach

15 Min. vom Zentrum

Perfect for: Paare, Luxusliebhaber

Fine sandy beach, lined with 5-star resorts. Turquoise water, shallow entry. The Turkish Riviera at its best.

Beach ClubsDuschenWassersportRestaurants

Öffentliche Bereiche gratis, Beach Clubs 300-600₺

Go to the public sections between the hotels – same sand, no surcharge.
Historisch & einzigartig

Mermerli Beach

In Kaleiçi

Perfect for: Kurzbesuch, Fotos

Tiny beach right below the old town cliffs. Access through Mermerli Restaurant (entrance incl. drink voucher).

RestaurantLiegenDuschen

100₺ (inkl. Getränkegutschein)

Perfect for a swim after the old town tour. Not for a full day.
Antike Ruinen + Strand

Phaselis Bucht

60 km (Kemer)

Perfect for: Abenteurer, Geschichte

Three bays amid ancient ruins! Swimming among 2,500-year-old columns. Absolutely unique.

WCKleiner Kiosk

200₺ Eintritt (Archäol. Stätte)

The northern bay is the quietest. Bring snorkel – underwater ruins!

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Shopping

Where to buy, what to buy, how to bargain

In Antalya you can buy everything – from designer fakes to real gold. The trick is: knowing where and how.

Großer Basar (Kapalı Çarşı)

Gewürze, Tee, Süßigkeiten, Souvenirs

Elmalı Mah., Uzun Çarşı Sk.

Buy spices and Lokum here. Always halve the first offer, then continue bargaining.

Altes Basar-Viertel

Lederwaren, Taschen, Schmuck

Rund um Kaleiçi

Check quality! Real leather smells and feels different from fake.

MarkAntalya

Mode, Elektronik, Kino

Meltem Mah., Dumlupınar Blv.

Air-conditioned break from sightseeing. Turkish brands like LC Waikiki, Koton are affordable.

TerraCity

Luxusmarken, Restaurants

Fener Mah., Tekelioğlu Cd.

For western brands. Food court on the upper floor with a view.

Haggling like a pro

Show interest, but not too much. Never accept the first price.
Ask for the price, react surprised ("Çok pahalı!" = Too expensive!)
Offer 40-50% of the stated price. Seller will decline.
Walk slowly towards the door. The real price comes now.
Meet at 60-70% of the original price. Handshake, çay, deal!

No haggling in shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Only at bazaars and small shops.

What to buy – and what not

Spices
Much cheaper than at home, fresher
Turkish Tea & Coffee
Authentic, great souvenir
Lokum (Turkish Delight)
But only from quality shops
Olive Oil
Excellent quality, affordable
Leather goods
Quality varies greatly, check carefully
Gold & Silver
Only from reputable dealers with certificate
Carpets
Risky without expertise, shipping complicated
Fake brands
Illegal, customs risk on return

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Practical Info

Everything you need to know on site

Getting Around

Dolmuş (Sammeltaxi)
Cheap, frequent, authentic. Route is shown in front. Get in, pass money forward, shout "İnecek var!" when you want to get off.
15-25₺
Stadtbus (Antray)
Modern tram system. AntalyaKart needed (at kiosks, 50₺ + credit). Connects airport, bus station, center, Konyaaltı.
17₺ pro Fahrt
Taxi
Yellow taxis everywhere. ALWAYS ask for taximeter ("Taksimetre lütfen"). 50% surcharge at night.
Grundgebühr 35₺ + 35₺/km
BiTaksi App
Turkey's Uber alternative. See price upfront, save credit card, no taximeter fraud.
Wie Taxi, aber transparent
Mietwagen
From €40/day. Caution: Turkish driving style is... creative. Always full insurance without deductible!
Ab 40€/Tag

Money & Payment

  • Currency: Turkish Lira (₺). Exchange rate fluctuates – check daily!
  • Credit cards work almost everywhere (Visa, Mastercard). Amex rare.
  • ATMs (Bankamatik) everywhere. Always withdraw in Lira, never in Euro!
  • Exchange offices (Döviz) have better rates than hotels or airport.
  • Tipping: Restaurant 10%, taxi round up, hotel 20-50₺ per day.

Safety

  • Antalya is very safe for tourists. Normal caution as everywhere.
  • Kaleiçi well-lit and lively at night.
  • Watch out for pickpockets in crowds.
  • Taximeter fraud most common tourist annoyance – always insist!
  • Don't drink tap water. Bottles are cheap (5-10₺).

SIM Card & Internet

Turkish SIM at Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom. Shops at airport or in town. Bring passport! Tourist package approx. 300-500₺ for 20GB. Or: buy eSIM before departure (Airalo, Holafly).

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Turkish for Tourists

Few words, big impact

Turks love it when you try a few words of their language. Perfect pronunciation doesn't matter – it's the effort that counts!

Basics

MerhabaHallo
GünaydınGuten Morgen
İyi akşamlarGuten Abend
İyi gecelerGute Nacht
HoşçakalTschüss
TeşekkürlerDanke
Rica ederimGern geschehen
Evet / HayırJa / Nein
LütfenBitte
AffedersinizEntschuldigung

At the Restaurant

Bir masa, lütfenEinen Tisch, bitte
Menü, lütfenDie Speisekarte
Hesap, lütfenDie Rechnung
Çok lezzetli!Sehr lecker!
Su / Çay / KahveWasser / Tee / Kaffee
Bira / ŞarapBier / Wein
Afiyet olsunGuten Appetit
Şerefe!Prost!

Shopping

Ne kadar?Wie viel?
Çok pahalı!Zu teuer!
İndirim var mı?Gibt es Rabatt?
Daha ucuz?Billiger?
TamamOK / Einverstanden
AlmıyorumIch nehme es nicht
AlıyorumIch nehme es
Nakit / KartBar / Karte

On the Go

Nerede?Wo ist...?
Sağ / SolRechts / Links
DüzGeradeaus
Yakın / UzakNah / Weit
Taksimetre lütfen!Taxameter bitte!
İnecek var!Ich steige aus!
DurakHaltestelle
HavalimanıFlughafen

Emergency

Yardım!Hilfe!
DoktorArzt
HastaneKrankenhaus
EczaneApotheke
PolisPolizei
AcilNotfall

Numbers

Bir, iki, üç1, 2, 3
Dört, beş, altı4, 5, 6
Yedi, sekiz, dokuz7, 8, 9
On, yirmi, elli10, 20, 50
Yüz, bin100, 1000
The most important phrase: "Taksimetre lütfen!" (Taximeter please!) – saves you from overcharged taxi fares.

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In Emergency

Save these numbers – just in case

112
Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
155
Police
110
Fire Department
182
Tourist Police (English-speaking)

Hospitals

Antalya Devlet Hastanesi

Public Hospital

Varlık Mah., Kazım Karabekir Cd.

+90 242 345 4550

Emergency 24/7, long waiting times

Medical Park Antalya

Private Clinic

Fener Mah., Tekelioğlu Cd. No:7

+90 242 314 3434

Best choice for tourists. English, fast, pricier.

Memorial Antalya

Private Clinic

Zafer Mah., Yıldırım Beyazıt Cd.

+90 242 314 6666

International standard, all specialties.

Pharmacies (Eczane)

Green cross = pharmacy. Many medicines available without prescription. Nights/Sundays: "Nöbetçi Eczane" (on-duty pharmacy) – list posted at every pharmacy.

Germany

Deutsches Honorarkonsulat Antalya
Güzeloba Mah., Çağlayangil Cd. No:38
Phone: +90 242 314 1101

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