Antalya is a beautiful city in Turkey, which is bordered by the Taurus Mountains and visited by millions of tourists every year. It would certainly delight you with its charming marina, attractive beaches, and palm-lined boulevards. Although the architectural heritage of the city dates back to the Hellenistic period, most of its historic structures are from the Ottoman era. It was founded in 150 BC by Attalus II, the king of an ancient Greek city called Pergamon. During your holiday in this majestic Turkish city, you’ll also get the opportunity to explore some of its fabulous attractions.
This city is known for its hot summers. Although the summer months are extremely hot with high humidity levels, many tourists still flock to Antalya during this period. It is definitely not the right season to enjoy your Antalya holidays as it becomes almost impossible to get the best deals on hotel accommodations. You'll also encounter heavy crowds of tourists at the popular spots. The city experiences its winter season from the month of January to March, which is characterised by moderate to heavy rainfall. The best time to visit the city is from the month of September to mid-December when there are lesser crowds of tourists and the hotels are willing to offer some off-season discounts.
You can take a pleasant stroll in the Old Town of the city called Kaleici. The cobblestone streets in this part of Antalya are lined with restored mansions that were built during the Ottoman period. It also has several art galleries, boutique hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops. A visit to the Old Harbour during your cheap holidays to Antalya would take you to impressive cafes, bazaars and the delightful views of yachts bobbing on the Mediterranean Sea. If you're interested in knowing more about the history of Turkey, get to the Antalya Museum.
While holidaying in this part of Turkey, you can embark on a 7-hour trip to the Duden Waterfalls and a few other interesting places. A 3-hour quad-biking tour during your cheap Antalya holidays would give you the chance to head to the desert, riding through bumpy terrains and enjoying the countryside views. Jeep safaris are offered by some of the local tour operators, which take you to the Taurus Mountains and allow you to discover the less-explored villages. You can enjoy a host of other outdoor activities, such as trekking, swimming and rafting during your time spent in Antalya.
During your holiday in this city, you’d also get to taste the delicious Turkish dishes. Cooked in wood-burning ovens or barbeques, Turkish kebabs are prepared using mutton, lamb, or beef and are among the popular meals in Antalya and other parts of Turkey. Another kind of Turkish kebab is the Doner Kebab, which is made using the aromatic regional spices. The meat used in this variety is usually beef, but chicken or lamb is also used occasionally. If you wish to enjoy some soups, try Mercimek or the lentil soup or the Tarhana soup.
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