What's up guys! We're here in Antalya, Turkey and in this video we're going to show you the best
things to do in the area. We're here for about 10 days so we're going to explore everything:
from the old town to ancient sites as well as some really beautiful waterfalls. So i hope
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The 10th best thing to do in Antalya is to visit the Upper Duden waterfalls. These falls are an
oasis of peace and nature located in the bustling city of Antalya. They're about 10 kilometers
north of the city center. After paying a small entrance fee, you can see the falls from above,
walk in the gorge, and even walk in a hidden cave located behind the waterfall.
Another great thing to do in Antalya is to go on a scenic hike. The Tunek Tepe trail
is located right on the outskirts of the city and is about seven kilometers out-and-back. The
trail starts across the road from the Tunek Tepe gondola and it's very easy to follow
as it's basically a dirt road all the way up. It's pretty steep so we definitely recommend
bringing hiking shoes and hiking poles. We have hiking poles from Glymnis which are collapsible
and affordable. Find the details of the poles in the description below. The top of the trail
offers a bird's eye view of Antalya as well as the beautiful blue waters and mountains all around.
So we made it to the final viewpoint of this trail. You can keep going all the way up to the
top there, but it's a little bit of bushwhacking and the trail's not really well-marked. So if
you want to just come to this final viewpoint you really just stop at the end of the gravel
road and then you can enjoy these beautiful panoramic views over Antalya and the bay.
At number eight we have the Lower Duden Falls. This waterfall is in a different
location than the Upper Duden falls, but both are part of the same underground river.
The Lower Duden falls are located about eight kilometers to the east of old town
right along the coastline. You can access the falls free of charge from the park beside it.
However, it's also possible to observe the falls from a boat out at sea.
We are here at the Duden waterfalls in Antalya and it's really in the middle of the city.
These waterfalls that flow into the ocean.
The seventh best thing to do in Antalya is to watch the sunset.
With its year-round good weather, Antalya is the perfect place to see the sun go down.
There are many places all around the city that offer breathtaking views of both the ocean
and the mountains. Our favorite ones are the Old Town Harbor and Atatürk Park.
At number six we have the ancient city of Aspendos, which is home to the best-preserved
roman theater in the Mediterranean. It's located about 40 kilometers to the east of Antalya and
is best reached by car or tour bus. The theater is still in use today and is mainly used for concerts
and ballets during the summer months. The theater, which was built in the second century, could fit
an audience of between 15 000 and 20 000 people. However, Aspendos is more than just a theater.
You also find ancient ruins of the city such as an arena, basilica, aqueducts, temples, and streets.
Get an audio guide at the entrance and learn all about it.
So we're here exploring Aspendos and it's a lot more than just the ancient theater,
which is really beautiful.But in the background there's actually this entire Roman city with
ruins that you can explore and one of the most interesting things is these aqueducts which
carried water 19 miles from the Taurus Mountains all the way into the city back in the day.
The Kursunlu waterfall ranks number five in Antalya because of its unique color and lush
nature around it. It's located about 22 kilometers to the north of Antalya
but it feels much further from the city. The area consists of waterfalls connecting seven ponds
and a backdrop of lush pine trees. There's a short hiking trail where you'll be able to see
its water flowing downhill and a charming cafe for a small coffee or tea break.
The fourth best thing to do in Antalya is to visit the ancient city of Perge, which is located near
the Kursunlu waterfalls. It's known as one of the most important cities of the Pamphili civilization
and is believed to have been built in the 12th to 13th centuries BC. However, Perge saw the rise and
fall of many other civilizations like the Romans. Today, you can see the remains of the city such
as the column line streets, the necropolis, roman baths, and greek and roman gates. We
really enjoyed walking around the archaeological site as it feels like you're truly in a city.
We came here now, around like five o'clock, and there's like no one here so it's pretty
awesome. Like you have everything to yourself if you come later in the day.
At number three, we have Konyaalti Beach. This is one of the two main beaches of Antalya and
is located on the western side of the city. The beach itself is made of pebbles instead of sand,
with a beach park and numerous bars cafes and hotels right beside it.
It stretches for nearly seven kilometers but our favorite part is the eastern end of the beach
right next to the cliffs. It's a lot quieter and it also has a beautiful viewpoint right above the
cliffs. Konyaalti beach is the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day.
So if you're going to Konyaalti beach for the day, you can enjoy a nice viewpoint over the beach
at this little coffee shop underneath the Turkish flags.
And you can also enjoy a nice local Turkish black tea.
The runner-up activity is to visit the Old Town, which is Antalya's most picturesque place.
You'll find narrow cobblestone streets, traditional houses,
and a charming city harbor. But besides that, it's also the historic heart of Antalya. It's
surrounded by old city walls and home to many ancient sites such as Hadrian's Gate
and the Broken Minaret. The best way to learn about the history of the old town and other
things to do is to join a free walking tour. You can find the details in the description below.
The best thing to do in Antalya in our opinion is to visit the nearby Termesos Ruins. Termesos is
located in the Taurus Mountains, about 45 minutes outside of Antalya. It's not only one of the best
preserved ancient cities in Turkey, but it's also concealed by pine forests and a mountain backdrop.
This makes for a more impressive atmosphere than any of the other ancient cities.
No excavation work has been done yet which assures a more real and wild experience. It takes a few
hours to walk around and we recommend going on a day tour with a guide if you can as there aren't
any information boards at the site itself. Book a tour of your own in the description below.
We climbed up to the Tomb of Alcetas. It's actually an easy
path to follow and there's no one here. So it's really cool
and afterwards we're gonna go to the temple and like the more touristic highlights of Termessos.
All right guys, that's it for our video of Antalya. Thanks for watching!
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