15 Best Things To Do in Antalya, Turkey

There are so many things to do in Antalya; an area so beautiful, that it’s hard to believe it’s real. When you research Turkey, you’ll no doubt see plenty of pictures of this place turn up. It’s one of the best places to visit in Turkey, year-round, and I believe that it’s one of the … Read more

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There are so many things to do in Antalya; an area so beautiful, that it’s hard to believe it’s real. When you research Turkey, you’ll no doubt see plenty of pictures of this place turn up. It’s one of the best places to visit in Turkey, year-round, and I believe that it’s one of the most stunning areas of the world; a bold claim, I know.

I lived in Turkey for several years and still visit regularly now. I’m married to a Turkish man and am lucky to have his guidance whenever we go somewhere new. The first time we went sightseeing in Antalya I couldn’t believe we hadn’t been before. I’ve traveled to many places outside of Antalya, such as Izmir and Marmaris, but this place is a jaw-dropper and somewhere I’d always return to.

However, it’s important to remember that Antalya City and Antalya province are different. Antalya City is one destination, but Antalya province is a larger region that includes many other coastal towns and resorts. The good news is that there are so many amazing places to visit in Antalya that you won’t spend a second of your time wondering what to do next.

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Best Things To Do in Antalya

The first thing to know is that Antalya is a big and busy city. That’s why figuring out the best things to do in Antalya is important from the get-go. Out of all the available Antalya attractions—and there are many—you have to think about what calls out to your interests.

The thing that stood out to me was the natural side of the city. Yes, it’s a huge place, but it’s so beautiful and isn’t overly built up. It manages to be modern yet old at the same time, traditional yet functional; it’s quite a feat to achieve.

But, I want to help you have the best time possible, so here are 15 of the best things to do when you visit Antalya City (+ a few nearby day trips from Antalya).

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1. Duden Waterfalls

The fact that there’s a huge, simply stunning waterfall right in the middle of a city is pretty mindblowing. A visit to Duden Waterfalls is one of the coolest things to do in Antalya – it’s low-cost and well worth the experience. You can stand right on the edge and look down as the water cascades and then thunders down into the sea, creating rainbows amidst the fog and foam.

It’s pretty magical, and something you have to do. Duden Waterfalls are easy to get to as they’re on the way to Lara Beach,