Mediterranean Region of Türkiye

Türkiye's southern coast centered on Antalya, where the seaside towns of Kaş and Alanya mingle with ancient sites such as Aspendos.

This region corresponds to Türkiye's official Mediterranean Region, which includes eight provinces: Antalya, Isparta, Burdur, Mersin, Adana, Osmaniye, Hatay and Kahramanmaraş. Muğla Province to the west, home to Fethiye, Bodrum and Marmaris, is officially part of the Aegean Region; although often grouped together as the "Turquoise Coast" of Türkiye, it is not included here. Konya to the north belongs to Central Anatolia, and Gaziantep to the east to Eastern Türkiye.

Antalya is the resort and transport hub. Its old town, Kaleiçi, preserves Hadrian's Gate and Ottoman wooden houses, and around it are Düden Waterfalls, the ancient city of Perge, the well-preserved Roman theater at Aspendos, and the seaside ancient city of Side. To the southwest, Kaş and Kalkan are diving and bay towns, with boat trips to the sunken city of Kekova; nearby are the rock tombs of Myra, the Church of St Nicholas, and the eternal flames of Olympos and Çıralı. The Lycian Way runs along this stretch of coast. To the east, Alanya has a hilltop castle, the Red Tower and Cleopatra Beach. Inland, Isparta has Lake Eğirdir and summer lavender fields, and Burdur has Lake Salda, known as the "Maldives of Türkiye." Farther east, Mersin has the Maiden's Castle, and Hatay (Antioch) is known for its Mosaic Museum and food, and is still rebuilding after the 2023 earthquakes.

Spend 4–7 days on a beach holiday in Antalya, or 3–5 days driving the coast from Antalya to Kaş, then continue to Fethiye. Antalya Airport has many international flights, and Alanya has Gazipaşa Airport. Use sun protection in midsummer, and choose reputable operators for boat trips.

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