Make holiday rental accommodation or a villa in Antalya, Turkey your home away from home

Due to the number of cheap flights to Antalya Airport that have sprung up in the last few years, this beautiful region has suddenly become the toast of Turkey. Antalya is a stunning city on the Turkish Mediterranean Coast, boasting an ultra-modern marina, charming old town and surrounding countryside that could lift even the stoniest of hearts. Villas in Antalya, Turkey, are a sensational base for exploration of the Mediterranean coast, but there are more than enough things to do in Antalya to keep you engrossed during you holiday in Antalya accommodation.

Things to do in Antalya, Turkey

Just walking the streets of the old town is an adventure. The narrow winding streets of the old town, or Kaleici, are filled with attractions, from the ancient wooden homes to the sturdy defensive walls, 13th century Yivli Minareli Mosque to the ornate carvings of the Karatay Medrese. The marina can be spotted from any of the villas in Antalya, Turkey, flanked by two huge towers. If you would like to discover the history of the area during your stay in one of the villas in Antalya, Turkey, the Archaeological Museum offers a remarkable insight into the long history of the area.

The area around Antalya, Turkey, is absolutely stunning. The countryside looks to be lifted out of a fantasy novel, with cascading waterfalls hiding secret paths. The waterfalls along the Duden River are especially worth investigating, as are the Kursunlu Falls if you are looking for highly scenic walking close to your Antalya accommodation. The Bey Dagi National Park, just 12km from the centre of Antalya, is a fantastic place to walk and cycle in Antalya. Information on routes are available from the Antalya Information offices in the centre of town. The Duzlercami Park, which contains the remains of the oldest settlement in Turkey, the Karain Cave, is rich in natural beauty too, and perfect for walking.

If you are hoping to enjoy long days on the beach or high standard watersports, Antalya accommodation is perfect for those too! There are a variety of beaches along the Mediterranean coast of Antalya, from the long, sandy stretches of Lara Beach to the pebble beach of Konyaalti. Water sports in Antalya are very easily arranged from the marina, especially if you are looking to sail, windsurf or dive one of the world famous scuba dive sites along the Turkish Mediterranean.

If you are short of things to do in Antalya, skiing is even possible! The ski resorts of the Bakirli Mountains are just 50km away, meaning that during March and April you can ski in the morning, grab some lunch at your self catering accommodation in Antalya and be on the beach by the afternoon!

Places to visit on holiday to Antalya, Turkey

If you would like to spend the day at a beach resort during your stay in a villa in Antalya, Turkey, the charming resort of Alanya lies just a few miles along the coast. The resort’s roots are ancient, yet there are a huge wealth of modern facilities, perfectly catering for any visitor to the region.

Weather in Antalya, Turkey

During the summer months, the coastline and the range of water sports in Antalya are a huge asset, as daily temperatures in July and August can soar towards 40˚C. The evenings seem impossibly long, perfect for eating outside. Winters remain extremely pleasant, with average daily temperatures of around 15˚C, although obviously it is colder in the mountains.

Cheap flights to Antalya Airport, Turkey

Cheap flights to Antalya Airport (AYT) land with surprising regularity from British Airports. Currently all flights to Antalya Airport from the UK come through the London Airports, it will not be long before airlines begin providing flights to Antalya Airport from airports all throughout the UK.