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The Turkish Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea lies along the southernmost part of the Turkish coastline. Here, the sun shines 300 days a year and you will find beautiful beaches, charming cities surrounded by picturesque villages and fantastic mountain scenery of the Taurus Mountains. Visit the historic places of this region against a backdrop of pine forests, olive and citrus orchards – add to this the people’s hospitality and your stay along the Turkish Riviera is bound to be a success! The most important tourist centre of Turkey and the heart of the Turkish Riviera is the city of Antalya. When visiting Antalya you will be amazed. Stroll along the romantic boulevard lined with palm trees, and visit the impressive sea port. Don’t forget to visit Kaleiçi, the picturesque, ancient part of the city, with its narrow lanes and timber houses built against the city walls. The most impressive sight of the city is the castle, offering you high views across the city from two sides. Adventurers will also find plenty to do along the Turkish Riviera. Various rafting and boating trips are offered in a number of natural parks and along impressive waterfalls. Nature enthusiasts really should visit the well-known lime cascade cliffs of Pamukkale and the waterfalls of Kurºunlu, Manoygat and Düden. The Turkish Riviera is most proud of its rich cultural heritage. Around the city of Antalya, you can easily visit the impressive historic treasures of Turkey. You will find a dug-up city in Perge and you can walk through the ancient city gates. In Aspendos you can visit the best-kept Roman theatre and an aqueduct. TIP: An excursion of several days to the enchanting Capadocia comes highly recommended. Here you can tread in the footsteps of the Persians and Alexander the Great, who ruled here.
Places of interest
- Visit the City Wall in Side, dating from the 2nd and 3rd century, and the amphitheatre.
- The stalagmite and stalactite caves of Damlatas in the vicinity of Alanya.
- The museum of Ataturk.
- The caves of Damlatas.
- The waterfalls of Kurºunlu and Düden, in the vicinity of Antalya.
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