Archive for the 'Antalya' Category

Kalkan

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

Kalkan Kalkan: A seaside town located in Antalya province the most beautiful area of Mediterranean region, Kalkan astounds everyone with its scenic beauty and cultural legacy. Although the area is situated at the crossroads of the ancient major cities of the Lydian civilization, Kalkan was founded by traders from Meis Island only 200 years from […]

Kaş

Friday, July 10th, 2015

Kaş: One of the major cities of Lycia and located in the western part of Antalya, Kaş is a natural wonder which impresses visitors with a spectacular geography. Also known as “the Land of Light, “and the residential area of many ancient cities, Kaş is a peaceful seaside resort located by the  crystal clear Mediterranean […]

Side

Friday, July 10th, 2015

Side: One of the most amazing corners of Antalya the shining star of the Mediterranean and among the most crucial port cities of antiquity, Side is an irresistible holiday resort Side which means pomegranate and refers to the mother goddess of Anatolia, was an ancient city that developed its own local language after it was […]

Kemer

Friday, July 10th, 2015

Kemer:  One of crucial harbors and trading posts of history with a past dating back to 690 BC and a thriving legacy in the bosom of nature at its best Kemer will mesmerize you not only with its amazing nature and ancient monuments and artifacts but also with its options of entertaining activities.   Located […]

Belek

Friday, July 10th, 2015

Belek: mecca for golf enthusiasts and a piece of heaven where shades of green merge with shades of blue Splendid forest scenery with pine and pistachio trees as well as a magnificent coastline and impressive golf courses and facilities await you for an unforgettable holiday in Belek. Aspendos, one of the most beautiful cities of […]

Karain Cave

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

Karain Cave: One of the most enigmatic places of the Mediterranean Region, Karain Cave has survived from prehistoric times. Situated in Antalya and with a history dating back to the Paleolithic era, the Karain Cave has been put to use during different epochs. The cave has also served as a temple for some time.   […]

Eğirdir Lake

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

Eğirdir lake; an amazing place shaped by the skillful hand of nature is found in the city famous for raising the most beautiful varieties of roses in Turkey. Situated at the Turkish Lakeland, Eğirdir is the fourth biggest lake in Turkey with a history dating back to B.C.E. Wouldn’t you like to explore this unique […]

Demre

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

Demre;  one of the most beautiful provinces of Southern Turkey, one that has survived from ancient times, the homeland of Santa Clause.   Demre was one of the most important cities of Lykian civilization with its earliest settlements dating back to 5th century. Today it is a location that enchants its visitors with its historic […]

Damlataş Cave

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

Damlataş Cave, shaped by the amazing architecture of nature, is situated in one of the most beautiful cities in Southern Turkey. Found in Alanya, one of the most interesting towns of Antalya, Damlataş Cave is a highly pleasant destination with its mystical structure and the beautiful beach lying before its entrance. Damlataş, where you can […]

Aspendos / Antalya

Monday, March 24th, 2014

  Aspendos whose another name is Belkis has been settled on a crossroad junction at 42 km away from Antalya to direction of Alanya. Its worwide famous amphitheater is the sole unbroken Archaic construction of this settlement. This theater has been costructed in 161 -181 years A.C. in the period of the emperors Antoninus and […]

Side / Antalya

Friday, March 21st, 2014

Side, which is located between Antalya and Alanya, was one of the most important port cities of the Pamphilia region had a strong armada and it was famous of its markets where slave trade was made. The history of Side : Side was founded by Aegean-origin Kerne’ s, whose history dates back to the Vllth […]

Winter Holidays

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Turkey is an important center of winter tourism with its snow-capped mountains, a summer-winter and luxury resorts in these mountains, which are well established. Transportation can be provided by two private visits are available to resorts, private tour operators and car are made of skis. The trails are on the ski areas and ski lifts […]

Manavgat

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Manavgat is the largest district of Antalya. The population is not less than 80,000. It takes its name from the Turkmen tribes named Manav, the Manavgat to it before someone else does. This first course came under the aegis of the Seljuks in 1220, then the Ottomans in 1472 Manavgat has a coastline that are […]

Museums in Turkey

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Turkey, which honors the many civilizations, has a value of museums and ruins. Do not forget that the Hittites, movement, Urartians in Anatolia and lived the principles and applications made under the Hellenistic civilization western Anatolia. Turkey is the country where the Byzantines, the legacy of this culture. Finally, Turkey, the rule about the millennium […]

Demre (Kale) Church of St. Nicholas – Myra (Kale), Turkey

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

District of Demre which is 60 km far from Antalya is called today as “Kale” (Castle), and at the same time hosts the famous church attributed to Saint  Nicholas protector of children and sailors. Saint Nicholas who was born in B.C. 300 in Xanthos lived in Patara and then Demre whose antique name is Myra […]

Aspendos

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Aspendos whose another name is Belkis has been settled on a crossroad junction at 42 km away from Antalya to direction of Alanya. Its worwide famous amphitheater is the sole unbroken Archaic construction of this settlement. This theater has been costructed in 161 -181 years A.C. in the period of the emperors Antoninus and Licus […]