Antalya Province is a Mediterranean coastal province in southwestern Turkey. It is one of the country's best-known holiday regions, and it sits in the part of the country that faces the sea, with the city of Antalya as its main tourist centre.
What draws visitors
The province is known for two things in particular: its ancient ruins and its beaches. Travellers who enjoy archaeology will find a landscape shaped by many centuries of settlement along this coast. Those who prefer a slower pace can spend their days on the shoreline, where the Mediterranean water and the coastal scenery make the region a natural choice for a seaside stay.
The city of Antalya
The city of Antalya is the province's principal destination and the place most visitors start from. It serves as a base for exploring the surrounding coast and the sites beyond it, and it offers the practical conveniences that come with a major tourist centre. Because the city is the hub, it is a sensible first stop for anyone planning a wider visit to the province.
Who it suits
- Visitors who want to combine historic sites with time by the sea.
- Travellers planning a beach holiday with easy access to the city.
- Those interested in the region's ancient past and its coastal setting.
Antalya Province lies where Turkey meets the Mediterranean, and it is as much a region to wander as a single place to visit. Plan your days around the coast, the ruins and the city, and allow time to move between them.
