Why choose a self catering holiday in Antalya?
Antalya province is located on the Mediterranean Coast of South-West Turkey. The land borders of the province is drawn by the Taurus Mountains. It neighbours the Mediterranean sea in the south, İçel in the east, Konya and Karaman in the northeast, Isparta and Burdur in the north and Muğla in the west.
It features a shoreline of 657 km with beaches, ports, and ancient cities scattered throughout. It has a total area of 20723 km² and occupies 2.6% of the total territory of Turkey. Self catering holidays in Antalya, including many modern apartments to rent in Antalya Turkey, can be located in a number of resorts and locations. However, if you would like to enjoy a mix of real Turkish life, going about
a normal working day, as well as a fantastic holiday destination, then you should choose a self catering holiday in Antalya, in or around the city of Antalya itself.
Besides Antalya city other coastal districts are; Gazipaşa, Alanya, Manavgat, Serik, Kemer, Kumluca, Finike, Kale and Kaş. The height of these districts are 0-100 m above sea level.
The inner plateau districts are Gündoğmuş, Akseki, İbradı, Korkuteli and Elmali. The height of these districts are 900-1000 m above sea level. These districts are also good locations for a self catering holiday in Antalya region. However when considering Alanya, Mangavat, Kemer, Kale and Kas in particular, these are specifically designed to accommodate the tourist trade around the months of May
to October. Outside these times, you may find a lot of the amenities closed until t
he Summer season.
Antalya City the ancient city of Attaleia, is the largest on the Mediterranean.
It is typical of Turkey, a thriving modern city, with a historic heart in the centre of Kaleiçi, within the old city walls. Since it is both a living, thriving city and a tourist centre, it is an ideal place for your self catering holiday in Antalya region. To the West you have the Konyaalti area and to the East places like Alanya and Side. The population of the city is 603,190 (2000 census) Situated on a steep cliff, Antalya is a picturesque city surrounded by mountains, forests, mediterranean sea and many ancient ruins; with one notable archaeological museum. This area has seen something of a renaissance in recent years, with many of the wooden Ottoman mansions being restored and turned into boutique hotels. No cars are allowed in the narrow streets of the old town so it is a good place to soak up the atmosphere around the charming harbour.
Recent developments in tourism sector, starting in the 1970s, have transformed the city into an international resort centre. With its airport and central location, it is a gateway for Turkey's coastal resorts which earned it the title of "the capital of Turkish tourism". Due to proximity of the airport, transfer times to your self catering holiday in Antalya can be as little as 20 to 25 minutes, particularily if you select the Konyaalti or Lara beach areas.
Today the city of Antalya has been transformed into a cultural and touristic hub with thematic hotels and historical sites in and around the city. Kaleici, the rustic ancient town where historic Turkish and Greek houses are under protection, is the most popular centre in Antalya. Old houses that are separated by narrow, cobble-stone roads are now hotels and tourism-related shops. Traces of Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman architecture and culture can still be seen. Also Antalya museums house the finds belonging to historic ages of Anatolia.
Konyaalti and Lara coasts inside the city are well known to have the cleanest sea
in the whole Mediterranean region because of the great mass of rock where the city was built naturally purifies the sea. Just ther ideal places for your self catering holiday in Antalya
