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The city of Antalya is located on the Mediterranean coast and is the capital of Antalya Province. The contrast of mountains, cliffs and the beautiful Mediterranean makes the city of Antalya a delightful destination for both business and pleasure. With a variety of resorts, convention facilities, top-rate hotels, an airport and rail service, Antalya has it all!

Beaches:A trip to Antalya would not be complete without visiting one of the beautiful Mediterranean beaches. Just east of the breathtaking Lower D�den Waterfalls, Lara beach provides a place to relax as well as enjoy the beautiful sun and surf.

In fact, you’ll find a long sidewalk spanning for miles, made from red bricks in Kararalioglu Park’s Lara Halk Plajı. It is considered one of the longest beaches parallel to the Mediterranean. If walking isn’t your thing, then just get a tan down at the Lara Strand. It’s just east of the Club Hotel Sera.

Located west of downtown, Konyaalti beach provides additional options for beach goers. With both white rock and imported sand, the Konyaalti Plajlari stretches for miles on the western side of the Antalya bay. Walking along the Konyaalti beach provides magnificent views of both the Mediterranean ocean as well as the Toros Mountains. Consider renting a bicycle to ride along the beach, or taking a long walk between the resorts located on the beach.

Then of course you can’t miss the International Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival if you travel to the area in June. This young even they now hold annually attracts sculptors from all around the world. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the light show that brings out each exhibit.

Places to Stay:Antalya truly is the place to stay during your vacation. They specifically build their province to suit the needs of every individual on any type of budget. You can live lavishly in a five star hotel that’s situated right on the beach or just stay somewhere that is inexpensive in order to do more during your stay. The resorts are unbelievable, and Antalya resorts allow you to use live agents or web searching for your next trip.

What to See:Antalya�’s history includes Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman influences, clearly visible while walking around the street.

Then of course if you enjoy the water we recommend visiting the Antalya harbor. If you thought the afternoon views were pure and appealing, just wait until the evening rolls around. Everything is different, yet still beautiful, which gives you 2 ways to remember Antalya. You’ll also be able to enjoy the evening cruises, the cafes, shops, and anything else your heart desires during your stay. There is so much to do you may not be able to see it all in one trip.

Weather and Climate:Antalya is protected from northern winds by the Toros Mountain range, and boasts about 300 sunny days every year. Summer temperatures may range as high as 100 degrees, but northeasterly winds as well as the sea breeze helps moderate the feeling of the temperature.