Antalya Region Holidays

Cheap Holidays in Antalya:

Travel Guide to your Holiday in Antalya:
The holiday resorts of the Antalya region with their wonderful beaches run alongside the eastern stretch of the Turquoise Coast, also known as the Turkish Riviera and boast a scenic backdrop provided by the Taurus Mountains.

A cheap holiday in Antalya is perfect to just kick back and soak up the sun by the shores of the Mediterranean, explore the many ancient and archaeological sites, enjoy scenic walks and picnics near the waterfalls, take advantage of the golf courses whilst on holiday in Antalya and the many water-based activities, not least scuba diving and white-water rafting.

Weather on Holiday in Antalya:
The Antalya region is nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains providing shelter from the cold northerly winds which makes it a great place to enjoy a family holiday.

The Mediterranean climate on holiday in Antalya provides hot and dry summers in the mid-eighties, and can rise into the 100s during the months of July and August. The winter months in Antlya can be wet, with highs of around 50ºF.

Out and about on Holiday in Antalya:
Antalya which is often referred to as the Turkish Riviera is one of Turkey's most upmarket holiday areas. The Antalya holiday region is located on the Mediterranean coast offering the ideal holiday combination of pristine beaches, turquoise waters, great nightlife, beautiful scenery, historical sights, luxury hotels and numerous leisure activities.

There are a large number of challenging golf courses to be found in Belek area of Antalya backed by dramatic scenery. Some of the larger hotels in Antalya offer deluxe spas to enjoy.

Golf isn't the only sport that's all the rage on a holiday in Antalya, sun-worshipping is ever popular and if that doesn't take your fancy there's an abundance of watersports on offer as well as many sightseeing spots to visit.

Some must-see places worth a visit whilst on a holiday to Antalya include; Hadrian's gate in Antalya's old town; Aspendos, famous for its well preserved Roman theatre is situated around 40km from the city of Antalya; historic ruins in Side which includes the theatre and gate, and Side's trademark temples of Apollo and Athena; another popular trip for many many holiday makers to Antalya is the Manavgat waterfall, found around 65km from Antalya and only 7km from Side.

Eating Out on Holiday in Antalya:
The Antalya region offers the holiday maker a mixture of Central Asian, Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisine, with great Turkish influences, where the coastal holiday resorts are overflowing with restaurants, traditional cafes and cheap fast food stalls.

Restaurant menus feature a wide choice of fish and seafood dishes, traditional Turkish mezes and meat dishes, a variety of kebabs as well as the to be expected international cuisines.