Turkish Hotels Guide

About Antalya

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Area : 20.815 km²
Population : 1.719.751 (2000)
Traffic Code : 07

Because of the
archaeological and natural riches of the area, Antalya is also known
as the Turkish Riviera. The sun, sea, nature and history combine to
form a very popular resort, highlighted by some of the cleanest
beaches in the Mediterranean. The 630km shoreline of the province is
liberally scattered with ancient cities, harbours, memorial tombs
and beaches, secluded coves and lush forests, many of which are
easily accessible from the city.

With its palm-lined boulevard,
internationally-acclaimed marina, and old castle with traditional
architecture, all set amidst a modern city, Antalya is a major
tourist centre in Turkey. In addition to the wide selection of
hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops, the city also plays
host to a number of sporting events throughout the year, like
international beach volleyball, triathlon, golf tournaments,
archery, tennis and canoeing competitions. The Cultural Centre,
which opened in 1995, hosts cultural and art events in the fields of
music, theatre, and creative arts. The main area of interest in the
city is central old quarter within the Roman walls, known as
Kaleici, and there are many good museums.

Districts: Akseki,
Alanya, Elmali, Finike, Gazipasa, Gundogmus, Ibradi, Kale, Kas,
Kemer, Korkutali, Kumluca, Manavgat and Serik are all towns in the
province of Antalya.Akseki

After Alanya, Akseki is the
oldest district in the province of Antalya, and has an appearance
that befits its location in the rugged Taurus mountains, in a
forested and very rocky area. The history of Akseki extends back to
the Roman era, when it was known as Marla (Marulya), and has been
continually inhabited until the present day. The developments in the
tourism sector in the Antalya region in recent years have been seen
in Akseki as well. The area is well known for the snowdrop flower,
and every years sees local and foreign visitors coming every winter
to see these flowers breaking through the snow, as the first sign of
spring.

In the Giden Gelmez Mountains, goats are protected and limited
hunting is available around the year with the purchase of a license.
Another spot frequented by visitors is the trout farming facilities
in the villages of Sinan hoca and Gumusdamla. The primary game in
the area is mountain goat, rabbit, bear and fox.
Other areas
worth visiting are the Goktepe Highland, Giden Gelmez Mountains,
Cimi Highland, Irmak Valley and the 340-metre deep Bucaklan Cave,
which has only recently been discovered. Buildings of interest are
the Ulu Camii and medreses.

Elmali

The exact founding date of Elmali, which is located within the
borders of ancient Lycia, is unknown. Excavations to the east at
Karatas near the village of Semahoyuk, and to the west in the
village of Beyler indicate that the area has been inhabited seen the
Bronze Age.

Throughout history, it has suffered the rising and falling
fortune of the Lycian region, being ruled respectively by the
Persian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman empires.

Tumuluses: There are several tumuluses in nearby villages. The
first is west of the city in the village of Mugren, on top of which
sits a small fortress dating back to the Roman era. Surface-level
archaeological research indicates that the area was inhabited in the
Bronze Age by various civilisations. Another village in the west,
Semahoyuk, has a tumulus but due to the fact that an Ottoman
cemetery is located on top of it, no research has been done. The
third and largest tumulus is in Beyler, south of the city on the
Elmali - Kas road. Excavations conducted here, show that the area
has been continuously inhabited from the Bronze Age right up to the
present time. The items unearthed in the excavations are exhibited
in the Antalya Museum.

At the east of the city 6 km from the village of Elmali near the
village of Bayindir, there are several tumuluses side by side.
Artifacts dating back to the 7th century BC were unearthed during
the excavations. Now on display in a special section of the Antalya
Museum, these findings represent a cross-section of life during that
era. A statuette of pure silver and two of ivory bear witness to the
fact that the art of sculpture in ancient Anatolia had reached a
level of some sophistication.

Memorial Tombs: There are tombs in Karaburun and Kizilbel. The
walls of the King's Tomb in Karaburun, on the Antalya - Elmali road,
is decorated with frescoes of scenes of hunting and war. The tomb in
Kizilbel is west of the city on the Elmali - Yuvayol road, and is a
single room made of limestone blocks.

Define Described as the Treasure of the Century, this was
discovered in 1984, just on the north of Antalya - Elmali road
between the King's Tomb and the village of Gokpinar. Consisting of
190 pieces of ancient silver coins, the treasure was smuggled to
America by antique treasure thieves. It is still on display in the
Boston Museum of Fine Arts as part of a private collection. The
Athens Decadrachme, 14 pieces each worth US$ 600,000, is said to be
the world's most valuable treasure find.

Mosques The most interesting mosques in the area include Selcuklu
Camii, Kutuk Camii, Sinan-i Ummi Camii, Omer Pasa Camii and
medrese.

Korkuteli

Located 67 km from Antalya, Korkuteli is surrounded by Antalya on
the east, Burdur on the north, Mugla on the southwest and Elmali and
Kumluca on the south. The effects of the Mediterranean climate can
be felt here in this region of lakes but the further one goes
inland, the more continental the climate becomes with cold winters
and hot summers.

The Alaaddin Mosque 3 km in the west of Korkuteli, only the door
of which is still standing. In the same area is the Seljuk religious
school which bears the name of its founder and was built by El Emin
Sinaeddin of the Hamidogullari dynasty in 1319.

Gundogmus

There are numerous ruins of ancient cities in the district of
Gundogmus, which is 182 km from Antalya. The important ruins are
those of Hagiasophia city, 7 km north of Guzel Bag Bucagi, but no
excavations have been conducted here. There are also the ruins of
Asar at Sumene (7 km from the city centre), Kese (2 km east of the
village of Senir) and Gedfi (11 km southwest of Gundogmus).

Other places to visit in the area include; Cem Pasa Camii; ruins
on top of Sinek Mountain, 15 km east of the city centre between
Gundogmus and Pembelik; and the ruins of Kazayir at Tasagir, on the
Gundogmus - Antalya highway.

Gazipasa

Situated 180 km from Antalya, Gazipasa is a charming little town
with a beach 10 km long, beautiful forests and turquoise blue coves.
Iskele, the site of the Koru and Kahyalar beaches, is an important
breeding ground of the caretta caretta turtles. Mostly undeveloped
up until the present time, Gazipasa is on its way to being an
attractive tourist centre with accommodation, recreation facilities,
an airport and yacht harbour still under construction, as well as
the natural and historical treasures of the area.

Antiocheia Ad Cragum 18 km east of Gazipasa, and within the
village of Guney, these ruins gets its name from the Commagene King
Antiochus IV, and are found on the three hills that stretch out
towards the sea. It has the ruins of a castle dating back to the
Roman and Byzantine era, a column-lined boulevard, agora, baths,
victory arch, a church and the city necropolis. The barrel-vaulted
memorial tombs with their pre-entrance porticoes are well preserved
and reflect a style peculiar to the region.

Adanda (Lamos) This ancient city is located 15 km northeast of
Gazipasa, and was founded 2 km north of the present-day village of
Adanda, on the top of a high and steep hill. It is a walled city
with a large tower south of the city gate, and among the ruins are a
fountain carved into the living rock and two temples. Other
significant ruins are the tombs in the necropolis made of single
pieces of carved stone. These remains are a good representation of
the culture and art of the mountainous Cilician region.

Nephelis This ancient ruin can be reached by going through the
village of Muzkent 12 km out on the Gazipasa-Anamur road and taking
the gravel road south for about 5 km. The southern area is
surrounded by the sea and steep cliffs. The city consists of the
acropolis and the remains of dwellings spread out in an east-west
fashion. The only standing structures date back to the Roman and
Byzantine periods and include a Medieval Castle, a temple, a musical
hall, irrigation system and the necropolis.

Selinus Located on the slopes in southwest of Hacimusa Creek by
Gazipasa Beach, the ancient city of Selinus is one of the most
important cities in the mountainous Cilician region. On the top of
the hill is the acropolis as well as the walls and towers of a
medieval castle, which are fairly well preserved. In the Acropolis,
a church and cistern have survived the ravages of time. The other
buildings of Selinus are near the beach and on the slopes, among
which are the baths, agora, Islami Yapi (mansion), aqueducts and the
necropolis. Most of the bones in the Alanya Museum were brought from
the Necropolis and allow the workshop in the museum to exist.

Kumluca

Situated on the plane formed by the silt carried down from the
mountains by Alakir Creek and Gavur Brook, Kumluca is surrounded by
the towns of Finike and Elmali. In the upper reaches of Alakir Creek
fed by the springs coming from Onemli Mountains and the Beydaglar
Mountains, there are trout and striped
mullet.

Antalya Hotels Serik

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Adora Golf Resort Otel
We are happy to host our esteemed guests in belek famous with its nature, magnificent flora and unique bird kinds. Adora is at belek touristic
www.adora.com.tr

Justiniano Otel Varuna
The story is about a famous life empire which took power from the grandeur of the Taurus mountains, illuminated the
www.justinianohotels.com

Club Mega Saray
Club Mega Saray has been providing service to the tourism sector
since 1992 as a first class holiday village
http://www.clubmegasaray.com.tr

Magic Life Water World
You love the freedom, to be able to do everything, but nothing need to do? Than, you are right at
MAGIC LIFE. MAGIC LIFE offers a unique
www.magiclife.com

Magic Life Belpark Imperial
You love the freedom, to be able to
do everything, but nothing need to do?
www.magiclife.com

Antalya Hotels Saklikent

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Botanik Hotel
"Botanik Hotel & Resort", a real holiday paradise that converts the days to unforgettable memories, is far 90 km from the
airport.
http://www.botanikhotel.com.tr/

Club Med
The hotel plays host to breathtaking views of Kalkan harbour and the surroudin
http://www.clubmed.com.tr/

Pırat Otel
The hotel plays host to breathtaking views of Kalkan harbour and the
surrouding bay. The town's charming...
http://www.hotelpirat.net/

Club Turtas Hotel
Club Hotel Turtas, which takes place where the nature's all wonders
exhibited generously is 110 km. away from the airport and 13
km from Alanya.
http://www.miradorhotel.com/

Antalya Hotels Kale

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Argos Hotel
Argos has a sauna, restaurant, pool restaurant-bar, outdoor swimming pool, 29 airconditioned rooms...
http://www.argoshotel.com/

Alp Paşa Otel
The main buildings of the Alp Pasa Hotel consist of authentic
Konak-Houses dating from the mid. 18th. and early 19th.
Century.
http://www.alppasa.com/

Tekeli Konaklari
Tekeli Konaklari 8 toplam oda, 17 toplam yatak, 1 balayı suiti
kapasitelidir. Otelin bahçe ve tarihi yerleri gören manzarası
vardır.
http://www.tekeli.com.tr/

Antalya Hotels Kas

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Aqua Princess Otel
In a peaceful area overlooking bay, with stunning views of the sea
and islands 600 m to relaxing resort centrewith its bars,
restaurants and nightlife.
www.aquaprincess.com

Clup Phellos Otel
With its 75 standart and 20 family rooms, Hotel Clup Phellos has a
total capacity of 200 beds
www.hotelclubphellos.com.tr

Medusa Hotel
Situated at Kas, the most beautiful village of the mediterranean coast.
Hotel Medusa offers a wonderful vacation in a comfortable,calm
ambiance and a peaceful...
www.medusahotels.com

Otel Club Barbarossa
It may have been a whim of the owner, or simply the perennial
inspiration of the yachts
www.hotelbarbarossa.com

Antalya Hotels Finike

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Amelas Hotel
Amelas
Gold Hotel is 100 km from Antalya and is just beside the sea before the orange gardens in Phoenicia which is the city of
peace and fresh air.
www.amelas.com

Corendon Hotel & Resorts Presa di Finica
There is a heaven for you in Finike,
hidden in citrus gardens. In the arms of nature, just by the
side of...
www.corendonhotels.com

Baba Motel
Stop for a
while doing your daily activities and look around. Feel the
difference between seeing and
looking.
www.babamotel.com

Onuncu Köy Hotel
Welcome
to Onuncuköy Butik & Resort's web site. It is with great
pleasure that we present you this new and exciting
development.
www.onuncukoyhotel.com

Antalya Hotels Side

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Club Hotel Sera City
The facilities located at a distance of 10 km to the
Antalya city center on a lush green area of 40 acres and
consisting of 3 buildings is situated right by the
seaside.
http://www.clubhotelsera.com.tr/

Astral Apart Otel
Built
in 1997, Astral is a modern facility situated close to the
ancient Littoral road. The hotel offers a
friendly...
http://www.tropical.com.tr/

Papaya Apart Hotel
Papaya hotel is located in the Cennet neighbourhood,
within easy reach of both the beach and the many
shops
http://www.tropical.com.tr/

Hotel Neptun
The Hotel
Neptuen is a real holiday paradise, which lies next to the sea
and the beach. With about 60 spacious equipped rooms
www.neptun-hotel.com

Hane Hotel
253 rooms.
196 rooms in the main building with 4 storeys and 2 lifts. 57
garden rooms in the Annex building with 2
storeys.
www.hanehotels.com

Yalı Hotel
"Yali Hotel"
is at the Antique city "Side" with zero distance to the
seaside. Each room has perfect seaview through its own
private
www.yalihotel.com

Club Hane
122 rooms.
All rooms with; air-conditioned (at certain times), Sat-TV,
mini fridge
www.hanehotels.com

Alanya Hotels

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Bera Hotel
Bera Alanya
welcomes you to delve into the natural wonders of the
Mediterranean and enjoy a relaxing holiday.

www.bera.com.tr

Aydınbey Gold Dreams Hotels

Our establishment on the Antalya-Alanya
highway 120 km from Antalya city centre. 110 km from airport
and 20 km from Alanya.
www.aydinbeyresorts.com

Club Turtas Hotel
Club
Hotel Turtas, which takes place where the nature’s all wonders
exhibited generously is 110 km. away from the airport and 13
km from Alanya.
www.miradorhotel.com

Antique Roman Palace
Boutique Hotel Antique Roman Palace
with 326 beds is a new and elite All inclusive facility in
Alanya a city of the unique beauties and historical
prosperity.
www.antiqueromanpalace.com

Sifalar Apart Otel
Şifalar appart hotel is situated in
Alanya; 300m. from the beach and 400 m.from the
center.
www.sifalarhotel.com

Otel Justiniano Beach
The story is about a famous life empire
which took power from the grandeur of the Taurus
mountains...
www.justinianohotels.com

Hare Hotel
Hare Hotel
yeşille mavinin buluştuğu bir noktada denize sıfır
özelliğiyle, alternatif turizm olanaklarını aile sıcaklığı ve
kutsiyeti ile sunuyor.
www.harehotel.com

Kam2000
KAM2000
founded in the year 2000 aimed a professional task to provide
a peaceful and quality Holiday to all religous oriented
families.
www.kam2000.de

Antalya Hotels Kemer

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Emek Pansiyon
Emek
Pension is a friendly, family run pension in the ecologically
protected paradise of Cirali
www.emekpansiyon.com.tr

Kaplan Paradise Otel
Our
Hotel is located at 70 km to Antalya, 75 km to the airport and
15 km to Kemer.
www.kaplanhotel.com.tr

Club Otel Poseidon
Poseidon (also known as Neptune) in
ancient Roman and Greek mythology, god of the sea and ocean,
protector...
www.clubhotelposeidon.com

Cornelia Resort
Country
of dreams, which bridges Asia and Europe and which was the
cradle of three civilizations,
country...
www.corneliaresort.com

Grand Haber Hotel
Grand
Haber Hotel Kemer is opened for the service during 2004 in the
cute borough Antalya, Kemer, where culture, history and nature
closely live together...
www.grandhaber.com

Tunay Pansiyon
IIn
Tunay's Pension regeneration is guaranteed. Our great garden
is only to 250 meter remote from the
beach.
www.tunayspansiyon.com

Antalya Hotels Belek

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Gloria Golf Resort
Gloria Golf Resort is situated in
Belek- Antalya set in pine forests at the foot of the Taurus
mountains having access to the beach via a bridge over the
Acısu river.
www.gloria.com.tr

Riverside Hotel
Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard - the pride
of Fort Lauderdale since opening it's doors in the early
1930's.
www.riversidehotel.com

Attaleia Holiday
Village
ATTALEIA is a place in Belek, a part
from paradise, 35 km. far from the Antalya Airport and 45
km.
www.attaleia.com.tr

Cornelia Resort
Country
of dreams, which bridges Asia and Europe and which was the
cradle of three civilizations,
country...
www.corneliaresort.com

LykiaWorld
A brand new
holiday paradise in Köprüçay, Antalya that you can fully live
your golf passion together with
the...
www.lykiaworld.com

Kaya Hotels and Resorts

Located among vast pine forests, Kaya Belek was opened by
Kaya Holding Inc. in 1998
www.kayatourism.com.tr

Arcadia Hotel
Limak
Arcadıa Golf & Sport Resort Hotel which is the first
cırcle of Limak hotel chain, has been serving to you precoius
guests since september 1995
www.arcadiahotel.info

AydınBey Famous Hotel

With 34 family and 204 standart rooms, our new hotel, on
Boğazkent / Belek coast, is 40 km to Antalya Airport and 12 km
to Belek Centre.
www.aydinbeyresorts.com

Martim Pine Beach Resort

Maritim Pine Beach Resort is a 57,000 m2 slice of holiday
heaven nestled among stone pine forests and orange trees.
Located in Belek / Antalya,
www.pinebeachcity.com