Things to do in Antalya

Why go to Antalya

• Kaleiçi (Old City)

  A labyrinthine Roman-Ottoman quarter of carved wooden mansions, Hadrian's Gate, and cliffside harbor views, all free to wander.

• Düden Waterfalls

  Twin cascades where the Düden River plunges dramatically into the sea from towering cliffs just east of the city.

• Antalya Archaeological Museum

  One of Turkey's finest museums, housing jaw-dropping Hellenistic and Roman statuary pulled from nearby Perge and Aspendos.

• Aspendos Theatre

  A staggeringly intact 2nd-century Roman theatre seating 15,000, arguably the best-preserved in the entire world.

• Konyaaltı & Lara Beaches

  Miles of free public coastline framed by the snow-capped Taurus Mountains, a postcard view you can swim inside.

Good to know in Antalya

• Use the AntRay tram and Nostalgik Tramvay (historic tram through Kaleiçi), single rides cost under $0.50 with a KentKart reloadable card.
• Tipping is appreciated but modest, round up or leave 5-10% at sit-down restaurants; no expectation at casual lokantas.
• Tap water is technically treated but locals and most visitors drink bottled water; large 5L bottles cost under $0.50 at any market.
• The Antalya Archaeological Museum offers free entry on the first Sunday of every month for Turkish citizens, but foreigners pay the standard ~$5 fee, still excellent value.

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