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Antalya

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What to see in Antalya

The capital of the Turkish Riviera, with an old town, waterfalls and Roman ruins nearby.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to June and from September to January
  • Typical food: Antalya piyaz
Photo: Esginmurat · CC BY-SA 4.0

Antalya highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Kaleiçi

    The old town of Ottoman houses by the harbour.

  2. Hadrian’s Gate

    A triple Roman arch at the entrance to the old town.

  3. Düden Waterfalls

    One of them falls straight into the sea.

  4. Konyaaltı Beach

    A long pebble beach with mountains behind.

  5. Aspendos

    One of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world.

Day trips from Antalya

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Antalya

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Antalya are from April to June and from September to January.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • February, March

    Ramadan (approximate dates)

    During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.

    What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.

  • July, August

    Heat on the coast and at the ruins

    In July and August it’s very hot in Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus, and the coast fills up.

    What to do: Visit the ruins first thing; to see them in peace, spring or autumn is better.

Typical food of Antalya

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Antalya from your kitchen).

Antalya piyaz
Photo: Basak · CC0

Antalya piyaz

A white bean salad with a tahini, lemon and garlic dressing, which in Antalya is always served with grilled meatballs (şiş köfte).

  • Serves 4
  • 15 min

Ingredients

  • 400 g cooked cannellini beans
  • 3 tablespoons of tahini
  • The juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons of vinegar
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 red onion
  • Parsley, hot pepper flakes and olive oil

How to make it at home

  1. Mix the tahini with the lemon, vinegar, crushed garlic and a little water until you have a light dressing.
  2. Put the beans in a serving dish and cover them with the dressing.
  3. Add the thinly sliced onion, chopped parsley and quartered hard-boiled eggs.
  4. Finish with oil and hot pepper flakes.

The trick: The tahini dressing is Antalya’s signature: elsewhere in Turkey it’s dressed with just oil and vinegar.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the lokanta (canteen-style eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Turkey guide.

Frequently asked questions about Antalya

What to see in Antalya?

Kaleiçi, Hadrian’s Gate, Düden Waterfalls, Konyaaltı Beach and Aspendos.

What to see in Antalya in one day?

Don’t miss Kaleiçi, Hadrian’s Gate, Düden Waterfalls, Konyaaltı Beach and Aspendos. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Antalya?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Antalya are from April to June and from September to January.

What day trips can you take from Antalya?

Aspendos and Perge and Boat trip along the coast.

What is the typical food of Antalya?

Antalya piyaz. A white bean salad with a tahini, lemon and garlic dressing, which in Antalya is always served with grilled meatballs (şiş köfte).

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.