Aktur Park A la carte amusement park next to the Heart of Antalya
One of Antalya’s newest and now most recognizable landmarks is the Heart of Antalya in Konyaaltı. If you happen to…
Kepez Kent Ormanı/ Kepez City Forest Huge forest park with scenic view overlooking Atatürk’s head
You may have noticed Atatürk gazing out over the city as you wind down the mountain from Döşemealtı on the…
Turkish Holidays Public and Religious holidays in the Republic of Turkey
When planning a visit to Antalya, it is important to plan around local holidays to insure all the sites you…
Kaş Popular holiday spot where charm and adventure collide
Kaş is western Antalya’s most well-known resort town. While nearby Kalkan traditionally draws a British crowd and further east Çıralı…
Mantar Evi Mushroom lovers’ dream restaurant outside of Korkuteli
If quirky restaurants bring you delight and mushrooms are your thing, don’t miss a chance to visit the Mantar Evi…
Ancient Lyrboton Ancient city known for olive oil production
Update: As of May 2023, there is a gate at the entrance with a sign that says entrance is prohibited. …
Antalya GoKart Indoor go-carting fun
Speeding around a go cart track is something every person must experience at least once in their lifetime, and Antalya…
Başka Ol Creative cafe with books, bikes, gifts and more
Başka ol. Basically, be other. Be something else. Be different. Başka ol is a newish cafe on the Lara side…
Oranges Antalya’s symbolic fruit in its best season
Oranges, oranges, oranges. Orange you glad you are in Antalya this time of year? We are completely surrounded by the…
The Lycian Way Our experience hiking near Geyikbayırı
The incredible ancient foot path known as the Lycian Way is still in existence today. Stretching from Antalya to Fethiye,…
Kocaçay Falls Lesser known falls drawing hiking, camping and nature loving visitors
Kocaçay Şelalesi/Kocaçay Falls is hiding less than an hour north of both the Konyaaltı and Lara sides of Antalya. A…
What’s coming in 2023 More helpful tips, stories, and expat advice
It’s hard to believe, but This is Antalya is turning THREE next month!!! We never could have imagined when we…
2022 Top Five Reflections on 2022 and hopes for 2023
Oh, what a year 2022 has been for Antalya! Between the war in Ukraine and the rising prices of gas…
STEM Uniquely Handcrafted Kaleiçi gift shop with locally made gifts to take home for family and friends
Souvenir and gift shops abound in Antalya, especially if you find yourself in Kaleiçi where every other storekeeper might try…
Camping in Antalya Off the grid experiences for the adventurous at heart
Camping in Turkey is like taking an adventurous leap into wild ambiguity and perhaps even illegality. Worth it? 100% YES.…