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General facts

Trip Preparation

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Before leaving, you should know some important things: In and around Antalya the summers are very hot and dry. The air temperature in summer can range about 40°C, water about 30°C. Therefore, do not forget to pack your sunglasses and a hat. On the contrary, the winter is rainy. Temperatures at this time of year are modest, around 15-20°C. Regarding vaccination before departure to the destination, you do not have to worry: no vaccination is needed. In Antalya, the currency is Turkish lira. Money can be exchanged, for example, in the hotels. The official language is Turkish. But since you can find a lot of tourists here, German and English language might helpful as well.

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Country and People

Country and People

Traditions and Culture

Where you should go in Antalya Antalya is one of the most popular cities of Turkey. Antalya lies on the Mediterranean coast and belongs to the highly visited areas of Turkey. Most visitors are tourists who want to enjoy a beach vacation. Antalya is a renowned vacation place in Turkey, offering tourists natural beauty, sandy beaches and all kinds of sports. Besides, the city is proud of its historical monuments. Antalya is a well-known region, attracting thousands of tourists. Nearby, you can visit national parks as well as monuments from ancient times. As already mentioned above, Antalya is exceptional in its natural surroundings, and therefore, hikes are a popular experience here. If you'd like to do something more exciting, the area offers rafting and swimming in the canyon. Furthermore, the beaches are waiting for you! The air is very humid. In the large resorts you can meet many different minorities and ethnic groups. On every corner you meet traders.

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Getting around

Getting around

Transportation

You can use both buses and minibuses in the Antalya area. Antalya is proud of its new bus station, which is outside the city center. It is situated about 4 km north, but still belongs to the city. The main means of transport in Antalya and throughout Turkey are so-called Dolmus. They are part of public transport and carry up to 16 people. You can also use slightly larger buses, which are very similar to common public transportation, but taking a Dolmus is usually the cheaper opportunity. You can choose a taxi service when going around the town. The price is slightly higher compared to the prices of buses and the Dolmus. The Airport in Antalya has connection to many European cities. The airport is located outside the city, about 10 kilometers to the northeast.

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Discover and Enjoy

Discover and enjoy

Experience and enjoy

Antalya has one great advantage: No matter what direction you want to go, you will always reach sights. Interesting places are everywhere. In the nearby you can ,for example, visit three national parks. The best known is Termessos Park. The second one is called Olympos National Park. It is located off the coast and extends to the resort of Kemer. The last one is Koprulu. It is a very nice place to do rafting. The cit of Antalya is also proud of its clock tower. In addition, the city's archaeological museum is certainly worth mentioning. Perge is another interesting place and located about 15 km east of Antalya. It is the oldest settlement in the area. The city is composed of a stadium, many temples and theaters. The last monument that is worth mentioning is the so-called Eagle's Nest. It is a town, which is situated about 35 km west of Antalya. You can discover stone walls, the remains of baths and temples. What makes this place special is that nowhere else you have the opportunity to look at hundreds of sarcophagi.

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