Antalya holidays are anything but humdrum. This city's like a variety pack of beaches, restaurants and Roman ruins.
Turquoise Coast top dog
Up there with the likes of Istanbul, Antalya’s one of Turkey’s key players. It’s the head honcho city on the nation’s southern coast. You might’ve heard it dubbed the Gateway to the Turquoise Coast. But this place is more than just a doormat – it’s a destination in its own right, too. Tourists flock here for beaches, shopping and nightlife, plus a giant dose of history.
A dazzling duo
Beach-wise, Antalya’s got a buy one, get one free deal. It’s got one on each shoulder – to the west, there’s Konyaalti Beach and to the east is Lara Beach. The latter gets star billing for its gently sloping sand. But they’re both luxury hotel hotspots, so you’re never far from a café or watersports hut. The sea’s not the only water in this neck of the nation, though – the countryside’s crammed with waterfalls.