Location: Antalya Province
Top Things to do in Antalya Province
What to do and see in Antalya Province, Turkish Mediterranean Coast: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Antalya Province (Turkish: Antalya ili) is located on the Mediterranean coast of south-west Turkey, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean sea.
Restaurants in Antalya Province
1. Boat Trips by Captain Ergun
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5.0 based on 1,290 reviews
Boat Trips by Captain Ergun is Kas, Kalkan and Kekova’s premier gulet charter and daily boat trip operator in Turkey. We are a family owned yacht charter business. We specialize in private gulet charters and daily boat trips for small groups and families. We focus exclusively on gulet cruises in Kas , Kalkan and Kekova Turkey, day charters and short cruises, that are tailored to our guests requirements. We are specialised in offering our clients the opportunity to experience breathtaking, customised crewed yacht charters throughout the Turkish Riviera based in Kas and Kalkan areas. While we offer a number of tours , we pride ourselves on uniquely tailoring our service to meet your needs. So, whether it's Kaş, Kalkan or Kekova that you have a desire to explore, Boat Trips by Captain Ergun truly is the only choice if you're looking for a yacht charter operator in Turkey run by people who have a real and genuine passion for what they do.
2. Kas Daily Boat Tours with Bermuda
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5.0 based on 2,255 reviews
We make Kekova tour every day.Our boat is regular boat and maximum capacity 38 people.Boat is 19 meter long.And all costumers have sunmatles. We dont play music on board. Our Kekova tour programm: 1 .Leavin at 10.00 am from Kas harbour. 2.First stop Inonu bay for swimming. 3.Aquarium bay one hour swim and lunch. 4 Visiting tersane bay and Sunken city. 5.Stop Simena village one hour. 6.Ucagiz village. 7.Yaglica bay stop for swim and tea break One hour 8.18.00-1830 pm return Kas harbour. Available on Board: Wc,shower,cabin,sunmatless,kitchen,220volt electricty,snorkeling equipment,bbq,And Captain giving informations English and Turkish about cruise and historical places on the boat. Note 1:Captain can be change the swim stops route when sea conditions bad and when bays was full of boats. Not 2: Smoking is problem on the boat and not forbidden İf somebody not smooking near you you have to smooke backside of the boat.Please Talk with captain before cruise if you dont smooke
3. Dennis Boat - Private or Daily Tours
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5.0 based on 2,569 reviews
DENNIS BOAT LEAVES FROM THE OLD KAŞ HARBOR AT 10:00am AND THAT’S WHEN ALL THE FUN WILL START. OUR FIRST STOP IS AT THE İNÖNÜ BAY. WE ARE SURE, YOU FEEL LİKE İN A DREAM WHEN YOU WİLL SWIMMING IN THE TURQUOİSE BLUE CANYON. WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A LUNCH AT THE FISHER RESTAURANT IN KEKOVA ISLAND? SECONDLY WE WILL BE VISITING ÜÇAĞIZ A SMALL VILAGE ON THE MAINLAND AND YOU WILL SEE THE TOMBS OF THE LYCIAN KINGS THAN YOU HAVE A LUNCH. OUR LUNCH HAS A THREE KIND OF SPECIAL MENU. YOU CAN CHOOSE FİSH CHİCKEN OR MEATBALL ON THE BARBECUE AND AN OPEN BUFFET WILL BE SERVED FOR THE LUNCH. AFTER THE ENJOYABLE LUNCH, SIMENA ISLAND WHERE YOU WILL DOCK FOR AN HOUR OF THE FREE TIME. YOU CAN EXPLORE THE ISLAND, SEE FAMOUS PARTİALLY-SUBMERGED TOMB, EAT DELİCİOUS HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, ENJOY DRINKS AT ONE OF THE SEASIDE RESTAURANT OR SWIM SOME MORE. IF YOU MAKE YOUR WAY UP TO THE CASTLE, YOU WİLL HAVE FANTASTIC VIEWS ACROSS THE KEKOVA ISLAND. AFTER THAT YOU WILL TRAVEL OVER THE SUNKENCITY TO SEE THE RUİNS ON THE WAY. YOU EXPLORE THE SHİPYARD BAY END OF THE KEKOVA ISLAND. AFTER THAT YOU WİLL MEET TO AQUARİUM BAY WHİLE YOU ENJOY SWIMMING,SNORKELLING OR RELAXING ON THE BOAT. HALF WAY TO KAŞ YOU WILL STOP AT YAĞLICA BAY AND HAVE ANOTHER 30 MINITES SWIM STOP AND TEA BREAK ONCE YOU RETURNED TO THE KAŞ HARBOR. *OUR ROUTE MAY CHANGE ACCORDING TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
4. Patara Beach
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4.5 based on 1,288 reviews
This 12-mile long beach is also a National Park. Its proximity to the ruins keeps hotels from developing in the area, making it great for uncrowded swimming as well as bird watching.
Reviewed By fethiyeme - Fethiye, Turkey
One of the best beach around Fethiye with soft sand. (50 km) - 2nd longest beach in Turkey (12 km) - You should check Patara Ancient City and Saklıkent Gorge - The beach hosts Caretta carettas - Take a picture on sand hill in sunset time.
5. Arch of Triumph
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
This triple arched gate, also known as the monumental arch or monumental gate, was built in 100 AD and marks the entrance to the city.
Reviewed By kevp976 - Fareham, United Kingdom
Always a must when visiting the ruins at patara, and a good indi ator that you are fi e minutes from the beach.
6. Olympos Archeological Site
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4.5 based on 718 reviews
These ancient ruins, dating back to the second-century B.C., are all that remain of an important Lycian city that became abandoned in the 15th century.
7. Chimaera
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4.5 based on 1,276 reviews
A series of flames that spurt from cracks in the rock, which are caused by the combustion of natural gas seeping out of the mountain at the ancient site of Olympos.
Reviewed By F7550VEpatrickc - Munich, Germany
It’s very easy to reach from Cirali. We went during sunset. Bring Moskito Spray. Ancient Gods and creatures used to hang out there. It’s fascinating to see this place. Entry fee was 9 TL
8. Kekova Island
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4.5 based on 911 reviews
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
Kekova Sound is on the southern coast of Turkey, protected the open Mediterranean by Kekova Island. As there are few roads traversing the rugged landscape, it is best explored by boat: sailboats, motorized tour boats, glass bottomed boats, canoes and kayaks are all available for hire at the Üçağız village docks. Rocky limestone headlands plunge into the sound, forming little bays, inlets and lagoons perfect for swimming. Occasional fish can be spotted in the crystal-clear water. On the northern side of Kekova Island are the partly sunken ruins of Dolchiste (Greek:Dolikisthe), an ancient town destroyed by an earthquake in the 2nd century. The town was rebuilt and flourished during the Byzantine Empire period, but abandoned because of Arab incursions. Ancient buildings and walls are visible on the steep shore and submerged under water (the ruins are protected, so shore excursions and swimming are not permitted). The northwest of the island has another abandoned town, Tersane, meaning "dockyard", as its bay was the site of an ancient city Xera and harbor.) It has ruins of a Byzantine church. This area of Turkey is called the "Turquoise Coast", for its beautiful natural landscape and clear waters. I enjoyed a day cruise, watching sea birds from our boat. As i viewed the rugged landscape, I could see why boat traffic connected coastal towns and facilitated commerce. Protected harbors such as Kekova Sound would have been very desirable. Viewing sunrise or sunset reflected in the sound is a sublime experience.
9. Termessos
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4.5 based on 996 reviews
Approximately 34 kilometers northwest of Antalya lies Termessos and the beautiful Güllük Dagi National Park. The ancient Psidian city is built on a mountain platform, surrounded by pine woods and an abundance of rare plants. It’s one of the best preserved historical sites of Turkey and, due to its isolated location, an oasis of calm and tranquility.
Reviewed By adamdE3606HO - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. If you are thinking of doing something a little more cultural while you're in Turkey - do THIS!
10. Perge Ancient City
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4.5 based on 1,743 reviews
The historical site of Perge, 18 kilometers east of Turkey, holds the vast remains of what was once the most propserous city of the ancient world. Enter by passing through the arch of the Roman Gate to be greeted by an amphitheater, the Hellenistic Gate (quite well preserved) and richly decorated remains of the city wall and much more.
Reviewed By Metaldread
Perge is great. In fact it was captured by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. Then it became a has-been when the river serving the bustling port silted up leaving the harbour 12k from the sea, about as useful as a lighthouse in the desert. The Romans left and nothing else happened until excavations began in 1947 and this gem of a city was slowly revealed. Excavations and reconstruction work continue to this day. I last visited in 2011 since when the North Gate, a major East-West colonaded street and a nymphonium have been opened along with access to the Acropolis on top of the hill. It boasts a Triumphal Arch, 14k seat amphitheatre and 12k seat stadium, marble-columned colonades, decorative fountains and a waterway cascading down the main street. It's better appointed than most present-day High Streets. Highly recommended if you are in Antalya.
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