Sightseeing
Antalya is a famous beach destination in Europe. But you can visit waterfalls, scenic parks, castles, as well as museums in the city and make your vacation more interesting.
When you think of Antalya, the first thing that comes to mind is Kaleici, which is located in the center of the city. It is the most popular tourist destination in Antalya. It has narrow cobblestone streets, historic Ottoman mansions, a small marina where boat tours to Mediterranean bays are organized, dozens of entertainment venues, souvenir shops and boutique hotels. If you want to see waterfalls, we can recommend Kurşunlu, which is 22 km from the city center, and Düden, which is 10 km away. Furthermore, Karaalioğlu Park, Sandland Sculpture Museum, Hıdırlık Castle, Karain Cave, Olympos Ancient City are other interesting places you can visit.
Leisure
Antalya, which attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year, has many hotels and beaches for relaxation. We can mention Incekum, Kemer Kleopatra, Konyaaltı and Patara, which is the 2nd longest beach in Turkey, among the famous beaches you can visit during holidays. City offers many alternatives from luxury hotels to hotels for staying. Most of the hotels are located in Kaleici and Lara. There are various opportunities in the city for both relaxed holidays and adventurous vacations. If you wish to bring more adventure to your trip in Antalya, where interesting events are held throughout the year, you can join various festivals. If you have decided to spend your vacation in Antalya, one of the most popular holiday cities in Turkey, book your direct flight from Baku with AZAL.
Food
Antalya cuisine has a unique and rich food culture that appeals to every taste, consisting mainly of seafood. In addition to local cuisine, you can easily find many choices of European cuisine in various restaurants. Precisely, restaurants that offer local and foreign cuisine menus located in tourist-heavy areas.As for the most famous dishes of the region, we can recommend piyaz, phrygia stuffed peppers, halushka, a type of ravioli specific to the region, and stuffed zucchini flowers. You can taste the mentioned dishes in many restaurants of Antalya.Turkish chefs in Antalya use an abundance of vegetables, sea products, olive oil, and spices which makes you experience the rich flavors of the Mediterranean Sea. When visiting Antalya, do not forget to taste the local delicacies.
Shopping
Antalya offers its visitors unique options not only with its historical and natural beauty, but also with its shopping opportunities.You can find local products such as souvenirs, handicrafts, leather goods and jewelry while walking through the narrow streets of Antalya bazars. As you pass through Hadrian's Gate and head towards Kaleici, you will come across small shops that sell traditional Turkish antiques, jewelry and carpets. Boutique hotels, restaurants and cafes will also make you have a better time in this area. Don't forget to drink Turkish coffee and try street food during your visit here.We can mention Terra City and MakAntalya as the most famous shopping centers of the city. In these centers, you can shop from foreign brand stores and local boutiques.
