Antalya - Things to do

Antalya’s old town, Kaleiçi, is a walled historic district of narrow alleys, Ottoman houses, Roman ruins, and sea-facing courtyards. Bougainvillea spills over stone walls, and the streets are full of cats, cafés, and faded beauty. Read our post.

Easily accessible from Antalya, Perge is an ancient Greco-Roman city known for its colonnaded streets, theater, and stadium. It offers a spacious, open-air glimpse into the scale and planning of classical cities. Read our post.

Pamukkale is a surreal landscape of white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal springs. Visitors can walk barefoot along the cascading pools, soak in warm waters, and take in sweeping views of the valley below. Read our post.

Hierapolis is an ancient Greco-Roman city perched above the famous travertine terraces of Pamukkale. Once a thriving spa town, its vast ruins include a well-preserved theater, temple remains, and an eerie necropolis stretching across the hillside. Read our post.

Termessos is an ancient Pisidian city built high in the mountains above Antalya, known for its dramatic setting and remarkably preserved ruins. Surrounded by forest and cliffs, it offers a quiet, rugged alternative to more frequented sites. Read our post.

Myra is an ancient Lycian city near Demre, best known for its rock-cut tombs and impressive Roman theater. Carved into the cliffs and remarkably intact, both sites offer a striking glimpse into Lycian and Roman urban life. Read our post.

St. Nicholas Church in Demre is a Byzantine-era basilica built over the tomb of the real-life Saint Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus. It features faded frescoes, marble sarcophagi, and a deep sense of layered history. Read our post.

Kekova is an island near Demre known for its sunken ruins, crystal-clear water, and Lycian landscape. Boat and kayak tours pass over submerged foundations and stone staircases that disappear into the Mediterranean Sea. Read our post.

The Green Canyon is a freshwater reservoir and scenic gorge near Manavgat, surrounded by forested cliffs and turquoise water. It’s a peaceful spot for sailing and a quieter inland contrast to the coast. Read our post.

Aspendos is home to one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world, still used for performances today. The site also includes aqueduct remains and hillside ruins that offer a sense of the city’s former scale. Read our post.

Side is an ancient port town where Roman ruins line the coast and modern life blends with the past. The Temple of Apollo, set against the sea, is its most iconic landmark—especially striking at sunset. Read our post.

Suluada is a small island off the coast of Adrasan, often called the “Turkish Maldives” for its clear turquoise water and white-pebble beaches. Reachable by boat, it’s a popular day trip for swimming. Read our post.

Antalya is surrounded by dramatic waterfalls, from the Upper and Lower Düden Falls that cascade within city limits to the Kursunlu and Manavgat Falls tucked into forested parklands. These spots offer shaded trails and cool mist. Read our post.

The Archaeological Museum houses one of Turkey’s most impressive collections of ancient artifacts, spanning from the Paleolithic era to the Byzantine period. Highlights include Roman statues from Perge, intricate sarcophagi, and well-preserved mosaics. Read our post.

Our favorite beach. This spot is a hidden gem, a bit off of the tourist track with more of a local feel. It's fairly cheap to rent a chair for the day, and the ocean is much easier to get into via the stairs here than it is on Konyaaltı's pebble-filled shore. Read our post.

Just a few tram stops away from the old town, it's completely free to set up a spot on rocks. If you're after more comfort, there are beach clubs that offer chairs for daily rental. Be sure to bring swim shoes as the rocks can be quite harsh on the feet. Read our post.

Coworking Antalya hosts weekly beach volleyball games—casual, social, and open to all levels. It’s a great way to shake off the workday, meet coworkers, and catch the sunset with sand underfoot. Sometimes it ends with a dip in the ocean. Read our post.

Coworking Antalya regularly organizes guided ice bath sessions—an invigorating way to reset both body and mind. Set in a supportive group environment, these sessions combine breathwork, cold immersion, and post-dip chats. Read our post.

Watching the sunset from Karaalioğlu Park is one of Antalya’s simplest and most beautiful experiences. Head to the cliffs near Hıdırlık Tower for a wide view over the Mediterranean—where the sun dips behind the mountains and the sky turns every shade of gold. Read our post.

The Friday Market in Antalya is a lively, sprawling affair filled with seasonal produce and fragrant herbs. This is where many locals buy their weekly groceries. If you are cooking for yourself, this is where we recommend getting fresh fruit and veg. Read our post.