Journal
Notes on buying in Antalya
Practical notes on buying, owning and living in Antalya.
Antalya’s Best Beaches: 9 Lovely Destinations for a Beach Holiday
Discover Antalya’s best beaches: Konyaaltı, Lara, Kaputaş, Patara and more. Choose your beach based on the sand, transport links and your holiday style.
COP31 Antalya Guide: When, Where and the Impact on the Property Market
COP31 is set to take place at the Antalya EXPO site from 9 to 20 November 2026. We have compiled information on the summit’s programme, opportunities for public participation and what this means for the Antalya property market.
Düden Waterfalls and Düden Park: Nature Inside Antalya
From the fenced park around Upper Düden to the cliff where the river meets the sea, a practical guide to nature right next to the city.
Kundu and the Aksu Coast: Hotel Zone or a Place to Live?
We look at Kundu and the Aksu coast both as a holiday area and as a year-round home: character, transport, airport access and what to check.
Kurşunlu Waterfall and Aksu: A Day-Trip Route
How to combine Kurşunlu Waterfall Nature Park with other stops around Aksu, when to go and what to watch for on a day trip from Antalya.
Olympos, Çıralı and Yanartaş: A Day on Antalya's West Coast
Ancient Olympos, Çıralı's long beach and the never-ending flames of Yanartaş: a route you can do in a day or a weekend on Antalya's western coast.
Güzeloba and East Lara: A Guide to a Fast-Developing Neighbourhood
How should you assess a fast-building area such as Güzeloba and the east of Lara? A practical framework on zoning, permits, developers and transport.
Kepez or Aksu? Two Big Districts for Families and Budgets
We set Antalya's two large outer districts, Kepez and Aksu, side by side on scale, sea access, transport and housing stock.
Lara or Konyaaltı? Comparing Lifestyle, Transport and the Sea
The question every Antalya home hunter asks: Lara or Konyaaltı? We compare shoreline character, transport and daily life in the two areas.
Gazipaşa and Eastern Alanya: Near the Airport, a Quieter Life
Gazipaşa, just east of Alanya, offers a calmer life with its own airport, banana groves and natural coastline. Notes on distances, daily life and choosing a home.
The Bey Mountains and Saklıkent: skiing and mountain life in Antalya
Saklıkent Ski Resort and the Bey Mountains, about an hour from the city centre, with differing altitude, piste and season figures from the sources stated openly.
Alanya or Central Antalya? Comparing Lifestyle and Investment Logic
Alanya and central Antalya are two very different faces of the same province. A calm comparison in terms of distance, daily life, seasonality, transport and investment logic.
Antalya cuisine: piyaz, şiş köfte, hibeş and geographically indicated local flavours
Registration details of Antalya piyaz, the pumpkin dessert and serpme börek, plus şiş köfte, hibeş and other regional flavours, explained simply and with sources.
Altıntaş, Antalya: A Guide to the Fast-Growing Area by the Airport
Three kilometres from the airport and close to Lara and Kundu: daily life, planned growth, what to check and new complexes in Altıntaş.
Çankaya and Masa Dağı: Living on Antalya's Balcony Above the City
Life on the slopes of Masa Dağı: bay views, breezier summer evenings, the City Hospital nearby and new residential complexes.
Termessos, Güver Cliff and Düzlerçamı: A Nature Guide Near Antalya
Termessos, Güver Cliff and the Düzlerçamı forest: how to get there, what to see and the best seasons to visit.
Perge and Aspendos: Weekend Trips for New Antalya Residents
Perge and Aspendos, the great cities of ancient Pamphylia: how to get there, what to see and when the Aspendos festival is held.
Living in Central Antalya Without a Car: Trams, Buses and AntalyaKart
Can you live in central Antalya without a car? Tram lines, buses, AntalyaKart and walking distances, explained for new residents.
Living on the Işıklar Cliffs and Around Karaalioğlu Park, Antalya
Clifftop living in central Antalya: Karaalioğlu Park, Hıdırlık Tower, sunset spots and where to get into the sea.
The 15-Minute City: Daily Life in Central Antalya on Foot
Market, bazaar, pharmacy, school, tram and the old town within one walking circle: a guide to car-light daily life in central Antalya.
Yüksekalan and Central Muratpaşa: A Neighbourhood Guide to Antalya
About 1 km from Kaleiçi, with a tram stop in the neighbourhood: markets, schools, healthcare, transport and daily life in Yüksekalan.
A One-Day Walking Route Through Kaleiçi, Antalya's Old Town
A one-day route through Kaleiçi from Hadrian's Gate to Hıdırlık Tower, via the Yivli Minaret and the old harbour, with useful tips.
Hadrian's Gate in Antalya: History, Architecture and How to Visit
The story of the triple-arched gate built for Emperor Hadrian in AD 130, its carved details, and practical tips for visiting it today.
Living in Manavgat and Side: An Alternative to Central Antalya?
Manavgat and Side lie about 75 km east of central Antalya, offering a life shaped by history and nature. A calm look at whether they work as an alternative to the centre.
The Antalya Museum and the city’s history: a culture route while the museum is closed
The Antalya Museum closed in July 2025 to be rebuilt. We cover its history, the closure and routes for seeing Antalya’s history in the meantime.
Belek and Serik: Buying a Home in the Golf Region
Belek is known for its golf courses and large hotels, but buying a home and living there year-round is another matter. What to know when choosing a property in Belek and Serik.
Tünektepe cable car and looking down on Antalya: current status and alternatives
The Tünektepe cable car has been closed since the April 2024 accident. Here is what the facility was, its current status and alternatives for seeing Antalya from above.
Villa Life in Döşemealtı: A Guide to Antalya's Green Villa District
Detached villas, gardens and private pools north of the city: what life in Döşemealtı is like and what to check before buying.
Places to Visit Near Antalya City Centre: A Local's Guide
Roman gates, a harbour below the city walls, beaches and waterfalls: the best places to visit within a short drive of Antalya's centre.
Living in Kemer: What to Know Before Settling Year-Round
Kemer is a lively resort in summer and a much quieter coastal town in winter. Notes on transport, seasonality and choosing a home if you plan to live here all year.
Köprülü Canyon and Manavgat: an adventure and nature route
Köprülü Canyon National Park is an easy day trip from Antalya, with Roman bridges, the ancient city of Selge, rafting and Manavgat Waterfall on the same route.
Living in Liman Mahallesi and Along the Konyaaltı Seafront
Liman Mahallesi sits at the city end of Konyaaltı's long seafront. Here is what daily life, transport and home-hunting look like in this part of Antalya.
Planning a Property Viewing Trip to Antalya: A 4-Day Plan
From a long online list to a reserved home: a simple four-day viewing trip plan for Antalya, with the questions to ask at every viewing.
Phaselis ancient city and the Gelidonya road: a day west of Antalya
Set between pine forest and sea, Phaselis offers three harbours, a theatre and an aqueduct as an easy day trip from Antalya. Getting there, visiting tips and the Gelidonya road.
Living in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Neighbourhood Guide for Buyers
Beach, mountains and year-round city life: what it is like to live in Konyaaltı, who it suits and what to check before you buy.
Living in Lara and Muratpaşa: Antalya's City and Coast Guide
The old town, the clifftop coast and the sandy beaches of Lara: living on the city side of Antalya, close to the airport.