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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.

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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 (21) · Nature (16) · With kids (13) · Wildlife (6) · Mountains (6) · Temples (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.

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

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.

  1. JanPossible9:44
  2. FebPossible10:38
  3. MarPossible11:43
  4. AprBest time12:57
  5. MayBest time13:58
  6. JunBest time14:31
  7. JulPossible14:18
  8. AugPossible13:25
  9. SepBest time12:13
  10. OctBest time11:02
  11. NovPossible9:59
  12. DecPossible9:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

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.

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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Turkey, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Antalya?

The best known: Perga, Aspendos, Phaselis, Termessos, 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 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.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.