antalya
DESCRIPTION
Antalya stands as Turkey’s 9th largest city. The city is known for great attraction experiences with its history, untouched and natural beauty and rich variety of life style activities. The city has more than 11 million foreign guests from all over the world on a yearly basis. Antalya has been protecting its fourth place as one of the most visited cities in the world. Antalya is one of the world’s foremost tourism destinations.
HISTORY
Antalya was founded in 158-138 BC by Attalus II, King of Pergamon, the city was later named Attaleia after himself. Antalya withstood many attacks during the Roman times hence forth strong walls were built to prevent any invasion or siege. The Byzantines and Seljuks were fighting for control for many years but finally; the Ottomans conquered it. When Emperor Hadrian visited Antalya in 130 AD, a beautifully decorated triple-arched gate with ancient Corinthian columns was erected into the city walls. They are still standing with other parts merged to it. Today, Antalya is one of the world’s best-loved resorts. It contains countless five-star hotels, holiday villages, entertainment events and attractions. Antalya has best of both worlds with skiing on the mountains and swimming in natural and clean sea.
WEATHER
A usual Mediterranean climate runs through Antalya with the sea causing humid winters and hot dry summers. During April, May, October and November you are highly expected to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures. Antalya lives 300 days of beautiful sunshine in a year.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Holders of UK, EU and US passports require visas. Visa’s must be obtained in advance, passengers need to obtain an e-visa prior to their arrival. This can be done online at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ for approximately US$20. The visa is valid for a stay of up to three months (dependent on passport holder’s nationality). For a longer stay a visa from a Turkish Embassy is required.
No vaccination required
HOT TIPS
Not far from Antalya, the remains of the ancient city of Aspendos is a great way to walk through history. The most interesting sight is the theatre. It dates back to 160-180 A.D. and is the best preserved theatre in the world. What makes it even more exciting its art you can explore this monument. You can take a seat at once was a place for the ancient people of the Roman Empire. What’s great is that you can actually explore this monument, taking your seat on a place where the ancient people once rested. Researchers believe that the capacity was 8,000 people.
When you think of an holiday, luxurious restaurants, large pools and massages will pop into mind, but the actual beauty is found in environment. Hiking on the Lycian Way which makes way to Fethiye, a city further down the coast. The countryside is filled with relics and artefacts and offering beautiful views of the sea and mountains and is named one of the longest hiking trips.
In Turkey, people love to eat and experiment on their food by inputting their own style. There is no better way of being introduced to the Turkish cuisine, imagine dining at Antalyas finest view under the sun, the perfect vacation.
Antalya has a very hot weather to an extent where it's unbearable, that's where the swimming pools and sea comes in hand. During the nights it can get a bit cold so taking around an extra layer will be handy. Turkey is a Muslim and Secular country, this means you can wear whatever you want, the only exception is when you enter a Mosque, you will be required to wear long trousers and woman must cover their hair.