Must see: Presumably the most beautiful city in Turkey with about a million inhabitants making it the fifth largest city in Turkey.The indigenous inhabitants of Antalya are in the minority as the majority of the population has come from outside provinces to earn money in the rapidly growing industry of tourism. Approximately 20 years ago Antalya was no more than a small, dreamy fishing village with bordering agricultural farms. Typical produce  for Antalya are citrus fruits and tomatoes which are  harvested twice a year. Antalya has also  made a name for itself as a key winter flower exporter.It presents wonderful opportunities for sightseeing and for various vacation activities  Also the old port of the ancient  town of '„Kaleici" is a sight worth seeing.Evening strolls along the small lovely lanes are quite impressive and will fascinate you. Antalya is situated on high stony rocks and in the eastern part of Antalya there are  wave-cut cliffs  up to 35 meters above sea level and from which you can look down into the beautiful blue waters of the meditteranean sea.You can also walk  to the Hadrian-Gate which spans the main road and once led to Perge. The gate was built in three stages and building started in the year to 130 A.C. It was established by the inhabitants in honor of the roman emperor Hadrian who stayed once in „Attaleia" for a visit. Close to  the hotel Falez a natural light museum invites you for a walk through 3.000 years of history. This museum has the most important collection of classical archeology after the museums in Istanbul and Ankara. The exhibits are of a very high quality. Antalya's beaches are found at the western and the eastern outskirts of the town at the Konyaalti Beach and the Lara Beach.The beaches of Antalya consists of sand/grit At the weekend it is very interesting to see  many Turkish families enjoying picnics. It is also common to see motorcycles carrying up to four persons and trucks overloaded with men , women and children. The heatlh of holiday makers and the citizens as a whole are also well taken cared of with  four hospitals and an university clinic. Suitable for holiday-makers of every age.

Video: Antalya old harbour

This is the old town of Antalya which you simply must visit. The old port of Antalya can also be reached  easily from here. Go to the bars,  the lovely tea gardens or collect  a few typical souvenirs from the Old Bazaar. Experience the homely atmosphere, especially at  evening time.

You can listen to the call to prayer of the  Yivli Minarett (built in 1219). Rest in one of the beautiful tee gardens or restaurants. Dont miss to see this interesting places.

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