The southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey is known as the Turkish Riviera with its long sandy beaches, world-class golf courses, hotels and holiday villages.

Antalya is the biggest city along the coast and a major tourist centre. The historical town of Antalya has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with it palm lined streets and marina, with excellent restaurants and night-life. Konyaalti to the west and Lara to the east of the city are popular beach resorts.

Cheap flights and cheap package holidays to Antalya are available from March to October with an emphasis on value-for-money.

Region - Turkish Riviera.
Country - Turkey.
Capital City - Ankara.
Language - Turkish. English widely spoken.
Religion - Islam.
Visas - 3 month visas are issued at point of entry for ?10. Passport must have a minimum validity of three months, six months is recommended.
Currency - Turkish Lira. About TL2.6million = ?1. From January 2005 New Turkish Lira introduced where YTL1 = TL1million.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Antalya.
Time Difference - GMT +2 hours.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Antalya Airport - AYT (Antalya).
Distance from Antalya Airport - 6 miles.
Taxi Fare from Antalya Airport - About YTL20-YTL30 (?7.69-?11.54).

Driving in Turkey - In Antalya traffic drives on the left. British licence is acceptable if hiring a car. Taking your own car to Turkey requires international licence.
Electricity in Turkey - In Antalya it is 220 volts. Adaptor required.
Turkey International Dialing Code - 00 90.
Antalya Public Phones - Coin and phonecard operated public telphones in Antalya..
Antalya Mobile Phones - All major networks in Antalya.

Turkey Emergency Numbers - Emergency numbers in Antalya 155 (police); 110 (fire); 112 (ambulance).
Antalya Health Risks - In Antalya precautions against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid are recommended. Depending on season and area visited precautions against Malaria also recommended.

Shop Opening Times in Antalya - Antalya Banks open 08.30-12.00 and 13.30-17.00 Mon-Fri. Antalya Shops open 09.30-19.00. Antalya Office hours (government) are 08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 Mon-Fri.

Public Holidays in Antalya - Antalya Public Holidays are January 1, 19-23, April 23, May 19, August 30, October 29, November 2-5.

Antalya Accommodation - In Antalya there is accommodation to suit every taste and pocket ranges from five-star hotels to more modest establishments. Five-star hotel prices are less than in most European countries. There are also motels in Antalya with separate chalets, holiday villages on the coast and bed and breakfast accommodation. Rooms in private homes are sometimes available. Antalya Campsites are clearly signposted. There are also facilities for young people and students.

Eating Out in Antalya - There are numerous restaurants to enjoy whilst on holiday in Antalya. Most of the places to eat in Antalya are in the touristic part of towm, however if you take the coast road out of Antalya to Lara here you will find some excellent places to eat. Delicious kebabs of konyalilar, the fish of Antalya balikevi or the mediterranean style of Manzara (the best view in Antalya) and many more.

Food in Turkey - Food in Antalya, Turkey is gnerally meat kebabs and mixed grills, stuffed vegetables and cabbage leaves, meat balls, Hamsi (Black Sea fish), yoghurt soup, baklava pastry of nuts and almonds. Drinks include Turkish coffee, tea, beer, wine and raki.

Tipping in Antalya - Antalya hotels and restaurants include service in the bill, a tip of 5% is suggested. Tip taxi drivers 10%.

Antalya Standard of Living - In Antalya a Bottle of beer YTL3.9 (?1.50), can of coke YTL1.3 (50p), basic meal YTL26 (?10), good meal YTL39 (?15).

What to do in Antalya - In Antalya there are are plenty of activities apart from sun bathing to enjoy. Golf has become big international news in Turkey and the courses are crouded. In particular Belek, to the east of Antalya, has been designated a special golf tourism area. Antalya outdoor activities such trekking, rafting horse riding and mountain biking. .

Where to Visit in Antalya - Whilst in Antalya you can visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum. The Kaleici, or citadel is the nicest part of town, narrow alleys, old timber houses, stone archways and private gardens. The old harbour in Antalya has now been changed to a modern marina. Also Hidirlik Tower is a Roman tower dating back to the second century BC, with its original purpose still being a mystery in Antalya.

Local Festivals in Antalya - The Names, Dates and Locations of Various Festivals and Ceremonies held in Turkey are given below: Name: Amasya Ataturk Culture and Art Ceremony Place: Amasya Date: 12-19th June Name: Golden Orange Festival Place: Antalya Date: 13th October Name: Alucdag Festival Place: Camlidere Date: 6th July Name: Alanya Tourism Ceremony Place: Alanya Date: 4-9th June Name: Golden Nut Ceremonies Place: Ordu Date: 19-22nd September Name: Aksu Culture and Art Ceremonies Place: Giresun Date: 20-3rd May Name: Aksehir Hodja Nasrettin Ceremonies Place: Aksehir Date: 5-10th July Name: Ahi Evran Art and Folk Festival Place: Kirsehir Date: 5-8th September Name: 1st Santa Clause Festival Place: Kas- Demre Date: 24th December Name: Decorated Earthenware Festival Place: Kutahya Date: 12-15th July Name: Çanakkale Wooden Horse Children’s Festival Place: Çanakkale Date: June Name: Ertuğrul Gazi Festival Place: Soğut Date: First Week of September Name: Eğridir Golden Apple, Siver and Bronze Place: Isparta - Eğridir Date: 2-7th September Name: Lobster Ceremonies Place: Date: Name: Pine Nut Festival Place: Gaziantep Date: 25th December Name: Foca Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Izmir Date: 20-23rd August Name: Traditional Mesir Ceremonies Place: Manisa Date: 20-23th June Name: Rug and Rose festival Place: Isparta Date: 1-7th June Name: Hadji Bektashi Veli Ceremonies Place: Hacibektaş Date: 13-18th July Name: Cermonies to mark Hatay’s Joining the Motherland Place: Hatay Date: 5-7th July Name: Galley Ceremonies Place: Trabzon Date: Name: Kavgasor Ceremonies Place: Artvin Date: Name: Apricot Festival Place: 20-22nd July Date: Name: Melon Festival Place: Diyarbakir Date: 22-24th September Name: Kirkpinar Wrestling Place: Edirne Date: Second Week of June Name: Karacaoğlan Festival Place: Muş Date: 10-12nd June Name: Pamukkale Festival Place: Denizli Date: 3-5th June Name: Selçuk Efes Culture and Art Festival Place: Izmir Date: 1-8th May Name: Seyit Batdalgazi Ceremonies Place: Eskişehir Date: 12-17th May Name: Tourism and Art Ceremonies Place: Marmaris Date: 9-17th June Name: International Silifke Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Mersin Date: 15th September – 5th October Name: International Marmara Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Istanbul Date: 2-7th June Name: 3rd Hittite Festival Place: Corum – Sungurlu, Alacahoyuk - Bogazkale Date: 18-25th September Name: Van Tourismand Culture Festival Place: Van Date: 16-20th July Names: Yunus Emre Ceremonies Place: Eskisehir Date: 6-9th May Name: Abdal Musa Memorial Ceremonies Place: Antalya Date: 9-10th June .

Antalya Climate - Antalya enjoys a Mediterranean climate of hot summers and mild winters on the Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.

Antalya Position - Lat: 36 42N, Long: 030 44E, Elevation: 57m.

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