Antalya is a jewel of a city sitting in the tiara of a coastline arcing from beaches to mountains...
Set in ancient lands and ornamented by natural wonders, the weather in Antalya is bathed in sunshine. It is a modern holiday resort and these enticing shores embrace the ever-changing blue of the Mediterranean.
At times mysterious with the tales and traditions of nomads; the ancient cave dwelling sites and inspiring remnants of grand civilisations are the subjects of myths and they reinforce how desirable these lands have always been to mighty empire builders.
The Antalya coast is one long band along the Mediterranean coast, a single administrative unit, comprising a string of local towns and areas making up a fascinatingly diverse region.
The coastline starts with the boundaries of Fethiye, where the Aegean Coast meets the Mediterranean and then it spans 600 kilometres to the Mediterranean coast at Gazipasa. The impressive Taurus Mountains are the backdrop to the long, sandy coastline, highlighting natural wonders such as Mount Tahtali.
A short distance past the site of Letoon is the ancient ruined port of Patara, visited by many travellers in Roman times such as St.Paul. Close by is the enchanting village of Kalkan , with quaint historic buildings clinging to the hillside above the harbour.
Travelling along the spectacular rugged coastal road we come to the beguiling town of Kas , the historical Antiphellos, once isolated, and still far from madding crowds, it entices us to stay and enjoy diving in crystal clear waters or take to the cool mountain meadows around Elmali .
Boat travel is popular in this area. Chug over to a small beach or rock platform or motor further to discover the delights of Kekova, Ucagiz and the famous Blue Cave.
