Antalya Holiday Guide — Mediterranean Pearl: Hotels, Tours, Beaches
Antalya, located on Türkiye’s southwest Mediterranean coast, is a world-famous holiday destination offering 300+ sunny days per year, 657 km of coastline, ancient cities at the foot of the Taurus mountains, and modern resort hotels for every budget. AILYDIAN Holiday combines Antalya hotel booking, boat tours, airport transfers and car rental on a single platform.
About Antalya — History, Geography and Climate
Antalya was founded in 159 BC by King Attalos II of Pergamon. Traces of Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman eras are still visible today in Kaleici. Mediterranean climate prevails: hot dry summers, mild rainy winters. Annual average 18°C, sea water 22-28°C from May to October.
Mediterranean Climate
Taurus Mountains
Kaleici Historical Quarter
Ancient Cities (Side, Aspendos, Perge)
Top Sights — 10 Must-See Places in Antalya
Antalya center and surrounding holiday districts (Side, Alanya, Kemer) offer rich natural and historical attractions. Kaleici old town, Konyaalti and Lara beaches, Duden Waterfalls, Aspendos Ancient Theater, Olympos Yanartas are top destinations.
Kaleici Old Town
Konyaalti Beach
Lara Beach
Duden Waterfalls
Aspendos Ancient Theater
Side Ancient City
Olympos Yanartas
Phaselis
Termessos National Park
Köprülü Canyon National Park
Things to Do in Antalya — Boat, Adventure, Water Sports
Boat tours on turquoise Mediterranean waters, rafting in Köprülü Canyon, paragliding from Olympos, jeep safaris, diving and water skiing are top activities. Boat tours typically follow the 3 islands route (Sıçan, Tavşan, Suluada).
3 Islands Boat Tour
Köprülü Canyon Rafting
Olympos Paragliding
Diving (Kemer, Kas)
Jeep Safari
ATV Tour
Water Skiing
Aspendos Concert and Opera Nights
Antalya Hotels — 4★, 5★, All-Inclusive and Boutique
Antalya offers 1000+ hotels, making it one of Türkiye’s widest accommodation choices. Belek luxury resorts (Maxx Royal, Rixos, Calista), Kemer all-inclusive villages, Kaleici boutique hotels, Lara city hotels — every budget covered.
Belek 5★ Luxury Resorts
Kemer All-Inclusive Villages
Kaleici Boutique Hotels
Lara City Hotels
Side Hotels
Alanya Hotels
Antalya Cuisine — Regional Flavors
Antalya cuisine draws from the rich produce of the Mediterranean and Taurus region. Piyaz (special black-eyed pea salad), hibes (sesame paste with onions and spices), şiş köfte (meatballs on skewers), fresh fish (sea bream, sea bass) and citrus are signature flavors.
Piyaz
Hibes
Sis Köfte
Hot Mezzes
Fresh Fish and Seafood
Citrus and Tropical Fruits
Getting to Antalya — Airport, Bus, Car Rental
Antalya Airport (AYT) is Türkiye’s second busiest after Istanbul. 1-2 hour flights from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir. Direct charter and scheduled flights from Europe. Airport is 13 km from city, 20-30 minutes by transfer.
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Airport Transfer
Antalya Bus Terminal
City Transit (Antray)
Car Rental Options
Best Time to Visit Antalya
Ideal beach season: late May to mid-October. June and September are most balanced: warm sea, lower crowds, better hotel rates. July-August peak (35°C+, hotels full). Late October - early April for cultural sightseeing.
Peak Season (July-August)
Shoulder Season (May-June, September-October)
Low Season (November-April)
Aspendos Festival Season (June-September)
