Antalya Travel Guide: Beaches, All-Inclusive Resorts and Day Trips

Antalya is Turkey's favourite beach destination, famous for turquoise sea, family resorts and a charming old town.

Best time to visit

May to October is beach season. June and September are ideal — warm sea with fewer crowds than July and August.

Top things to do

• Kaleiçi (Old Town): Ottoman houses, Hadrian's Gate and the old harbour.
• Düden and Kurşunlu waterfalls.
• Konyaaltı and Lara beaches.
• The Land of Legends theme park in Belek — great for families.
• Day trips: Perge and Aspendos ancient sites, boat trips and the cable car up Tünektepe.

Where to stay

• Lara: large all-inclusive beach resorts close to the airport.
• Belek: luxury resorts, golf and theme parks.
• Kemer and Side: nature, quieter beaches and historic Side.
• Konyaaltı / Kaleiçi: city hotels near the beach and old town.

Practical tips

• Many resorts are all-inclusive — compare what is included (drinks, à la carte restaurants, kids' club).
• Check whether the hotel has its own beach or a shuttle to the beach.
• The airport is 15–60 minutes from most resort areas.

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