Antalya – the face of the Turkish Riviera
Antalya is a city situated in the southwest part of Turkey on the Mediterranean coast of the country. The city is an administrative centre of the vilayet that bears the same name – Antalya and it is also one of the most important places of the so called Turkish Riviera. Antalya is a beautiful and pictorial city that is surrounded by high mountains, the Mediterranean Sea and it has got very nice beaches. The forestry hillsides of Toros Mountain go straight down to the sea forming a hackly coast line of hills and plains. The combination of mountains and the sea creates incredible beauty and harmony and gives the city very interesting piece of magic. Established back in 159 B.C, being a winter residence of the Roman emperor Hadrian, nowadays Antalya is a worldwide famous resort. In the summer during the tourist season the population of the city grows more than twice! Antalya is famous not only in Turkey, but all around the world for its top-class service in restaurants and bars, the amazing hotels and last, but not least the relatively low prices.
Antalya is a unique combination between ancient and modern! You can never get bored because there many and diverse activities that you can practice and enjoy. On the one hand, the city offers wonderful conditions for relaxation – sunny resorts, luxurious hotels and top-class service, crystal clean sea and well kept beaches, palms, exotic vegetation. On the other hand, there are a lot of restaurants, cafes, bars, night clubs, astonishing boutiques, shops, markets etc. Also in the region of Antalya are found many archeological and historical places. Such historical landmarks that deserve to be seen are the small cities Perge Aspendos and Kekova. Furthermore, the unique natural phenomenon with its calcium terraces Pamukkale is situated around 300 km from Antalya. The hotels in the city offer one day excursions to this miracle of nature which everyone must visit and see with his own eyes. Last, but not least there are also a lot of small resorts and beautiful cities with rich culture and well kept traditions that are based very near to Antalya. Such places are Belek, Kemer, Alania and Side. Each of them has got its own charm and exotic.
The most appropriate time to visit Antalya is the period between early spring and late autumn. During this time temperatures vary between 20оС и 30оС. Summer, traditionally, is the most preferable season for holidays, but winter also offers its beauty and advantages. Well developed is the ski tourism in the mountains and also even during this period the waters of the Mediterranean Sea are still warm. Furthermore, during the colder seasons the weather is more appropriate for sightseeing.
Antalya is a resort which is recognized as a world top destination because of its incredible combination of crystal clear sea, unique nature and also many cultural and historical landmarks. In combination with the top-class service and the beautiful hotels the holiday in Antalya could turn out to be something really unforgettable. The city is reachable via plane, car or train, and sea routes are under development.
Antalya is a unique combination between ancient and modern! You can never get bored because there many and diverse activities that you can practice and enjoy. On the one hand, the city offers wonderful conditions for relaxation – sunny resorts, luxurious hotels and top-class service, crystal clean sea and well kept beaches, palms, exotic vegetation. On the other hand, there are a lot of restaurants, cafes, bars, night clubs, astonishing boutiques, shops, markets etc. Also in the region of Antalya are found many archeological and historical places. Such historical landmarks that deserve to be seen are the small cities Perge Aspendos and Kekova. Furthermore, the unique natural phenomenon with its calcium terraces Pamukkale is situated around 300 km from Antalya. The hotels in the city offer one day excursions to this miracle of nature which everyone must visit and see with his own eyes. Last, but not least there are also a lot of small resorts and beautiful cities with rich culture and well kept traditions that are based very near to Antalya. Such places are Belek, Kemer, Alania and Side. Each of them has got its own charm and exotic.
The most appropriate time to visit Antalya is the period between early spring and late autumn. During this time temperatures vary between 20оС и 30оС. Summer, traditionally, is the most preferable season for holidays, but winter also offers its beauty and advantages. Well developed is the ski tourism in the mountains and also even during this period the waters of the Mediterranean Sea are still warm. Furthermore, during the colder seasons the weather is more appropriate for sightseeing.
Antalya is a resort which is recognized as a world top destination because of its incredible combination of crystal clear sea, unique nature and also many cultural and historical landmarks. In combination with the top-class service and the beautiful hotels the holiday in Antalya could turn out to be something really unforgettable. The city is reachable via plane, car or train, and sea routes are under development.
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