# Things to see in Antalya (Turkey): 59 places and when to go

> Antalya is a city in Turkey with around 783,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 59 places in and around it, mainly History (21), Nature (16), With kids (13). The best known are Perga, Aspendos and Phaselis. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/antalya/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Turkey · 36.8919, 30.698
- **Population:** About 783,000
- **Places:** 59 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/historia/) (21) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/naturaleza/) (16) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/familia/) (13) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/fauna/) (6) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/montana/) (6) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/espiritual/) (5)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** AYT Antalya, 9.2 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Gökgedik Hill, at 2,387 m.

## What to see in Antalya

The places in and around Antalya, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Perga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/perga/): Ancient city of Pamphylia in modern-day Turkey · 16 km
- [Aspendos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/aspendo/): Ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province of Turkey · 42 km
- [Phaselis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/faselide/): Greek and Roman city on the coast of ancient Lycia; ruins north of the modern town Tekirova in the Kemer district of Antalya Province in Turkey · 43 km
- [Termessos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/termessos/): Ancient city of Pamphylia in modern-day Turkey · 23 km
- [Yivli Minaret Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/yivli-minaret-mosque/): Mosque in Turkey · 824 m
- [Düden Waterfalls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/lower-duden-waterfall/): Group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya, Turkey · 8.9 km
- [Hadrian's Gate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/hadrian-s-gate/): Triumphal arch in Antalya · 1.2 km
- [Karain Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/cueva-de-karain/): Cave in Döşemealtı, Antalya, Turkey · 24 km
- [Tahtalı Dağı](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/mount-tahtali/): Mountain in Turkey · 46 km
- [Antalya Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/antalya-archeological-museum/): Archaeology museum in Konyaaltı, Turkey · 1.8 km
- [Sillyon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/sillyon/): History · 28 km
- [Tekeli Mehmet Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/tekeli-mehmet-pasa-camii/): Mosque · 924 m
- [Hidirlik Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/hidirlik-tower/): Tower in Antalya, Turkey · 1.3 km
- [Kesik Minare](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kesik-minare/): Structure in Kaleiçi (Old Antalya) in southern Turkey · 1.3 km
- [Ariassus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/ariassos/): Ancient city of Pisidia in modern-day Turkey · 38 km
- [Eurymedon Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/eurymedon-bridge/): Roman bridge · 41 km
- [Omer Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/ketenci-omer-pasa-camii/): Mosque in Elmalı, Antalya · 72 km
- [Kazim Bulut Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kazim-bulut-cami/): Mosque in Alanya, Antalya, southwestern Turkey · 122 km
- [Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/gulluk-mountain-national-park/): National park and and wildlife refuge in Turkey · 22 km
- [Roman Theatre of Aspendos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/roman-theatre-of-aspendos/): Ancient Roman theatre in Aspendos, Turkey · 43 km
- [Trebenna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/trebenna/): Archaeological site in Antalya Province, Turkey · 20 km
- [Kurşunlu Waterfall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kursunlu-selalesi/): Waterfall in Turkey · 16 km
- [Pednelissus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/pednelissus/): Ancient city of Pamphylia, in modern-day Turkey · 42 km
- [Kitanaura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kitanaura/): Ancient city of Lycia, in modern-day Turkey · 40 km

And the other 35, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Kocain Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kocain-magarasi/), [Zeytintaşı Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/zeytintasi-cave/), [Çuruk Dağı](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/curuk-dagi/), [Gökgedik Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/gokgedik-tepesi/), [Gökyamuz Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/gokyamuz-tepesi/), [Kızılörü Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kiziloru-tepesi/), [Sarıçınar Dağı](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/saricinar-dagi/), [Uçansu Falls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/ucansu-waterfall/), [Robinson Club Camyuva](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/robinson-club-camyuva/)
- **Stargazing**: [RTT-150](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/rtt-150/)
- **With kids**: [Antalya Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/antalya-aquarium/), [Akturpark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/akturpark/), [Antalya Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/antalya-zoo/), [Aqualand Dolphinland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/aqualand-dolphinland/), [Dolu Su Aquapark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/dolu-su-aquapark/), [Kargicak 2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kargicak-2/), [Kepez Park Varsak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kepez-park-varsak/), [Konserve Bay public beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/konserve-bay-public-beach/), [Park Aqua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/park-aqua/), [Selfie Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/selfie-park/), [The Land of Legends Theme Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/the-land-of-legends-theme-park/), [Zip Zip Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/zip-zip-park/)
- **History**: [Bademağacı](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/bademagaci-hoyugu/), [Evdir Han](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/evdir-han/), [Kırkgöz Han](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kirkgoz-han/), [Mylios](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/milyos/), [Aspendos Roman aqueduct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/aqueduct/), [Monastery of Doyran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/doyran-monastery/), [Roman theatre of Perge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/theatre/)
- **Hiking**: [Aşağı Beycik to Laodikea K14](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/asagi-beycik-to-laodikea-k14/), [Beycik Hiking Routes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/beycik-hiking-routes/)
- **Hot springs**: [Historic Antique Spa Hamam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/historic-antique-spa-hamam/), [Sefa Baths](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/sefa-hamami/), [SPA & Wellness](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/spa-wellness/)
- **Diving**: [Mediterranean diving center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/mediterranean-diving-center/)

## When to go to Antalya

The best time to visit Antalya is **April to June and September to October**; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 44 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 38 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 18 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 25 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 29 |

In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. In September, 58 of the 59 places are at their best.

When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Antalya

The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 9.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.8919%2C30.698)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.8919%2C30.698)

## Other towns nearby

- [Side](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/side/): 9 places · 63 km
- [Isparta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/isparta/): 8 places · 99 km
- [Burdur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/burdur/): 7 places · 99 km
- [Alanya/Antalya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/alanya-antalya/): 12 places · 122 km
- [Denizli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/denizli/): 15 places · 173 km
- [Konya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/konya/): 21 places · 192 km

And all of Turkey, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Antalya?

The best known: [Perga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/perga/), [Aspendos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/aspendo/), [Phaselis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/faselide/), [Termessos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/termessos/), [Yivli Minaret Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/yivli-minaret-mosque/). In all, 59 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Antalya?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.

### How do you get to Antalya?

The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 9.2 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.8919%2C30.698) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Antalya as the destination and these 59 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).