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Antalya
Because of the archeological and natural riches of the area, Antalya
is called “the Turkish Riviera”. The sea, the sun, the nature and
the history all merge together in an enchanting harmony here where
you can find the most gorgeous and cleanest beaches of the Mediterranean.
The 630 km shoreline of Antalya is filled with ancient cities and
harbors, sepulchers, and laced with beautiful coves, sandy beaches,
lush forests and rivers.
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Manavgat
The town Manavgat, which is 76 km far from the province Antalya.
was founded on the plain that lies on both sides of the River Manavgat.
The city center is 4 km far from the shore of the Mediterranean.
The Northern part of the town is bordered by the Taurus Mountains
covered with beautiful forests. The river Manavgat, which flows
through the town, givesthe plain fertility and richness. The Manavgat
Waterfall and its delta are the most important natural richness
of the town. The other natural beauties of the region in the South
are the Sorgun Forest with pine trees and the lake "Titreyengöl",
which was formed by alluvions that filled the delta of the Riaver
Manavgat.
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Side
Was an ancient harbour whose name means
pomegranate. Today Side is a picturesque resort filled with fascinating
ruins, beautiful sandy beaches, shops and wonderful tourist accommodation.
Just imagine sitting at a beach side restaurant gazing out at the
clear azure sea. Side has a multitude of Turkish crafts – some of
which you can see in the making. Beautiful leathers and of course
our renowned gold. Come and see the magnificent ancient theatre
built in colonnaded arches – the largest in the area. Also the Agora
– The Temple of Apollo, next to the sea. The famous Roman baths,
now a museum, houses one of Turkey’s finest archeological collections.
To the East of Side are the resorts of Sorgun Titreyengol (blue
flag) and Kýzýlagac with beautiful sandy beaches and glittering
blue sea.
To the West is Kumkoy and Colakli offers sun, sea and ancient ruins.
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ASPENDOS
At 38 km distance from Side, Aspendos Theater has been built in
the 2nd Century, which could hold 17,000 people is the best-preserved
and standing amphitheater. It is still used for various occasions
today such as concerts, carnivals, festival, and oil wrestling.
There are some other structures worth seeing in Aspendos compared
to some others buildings such as Agora, Basilica, Nymphaeum and
the arched waterways reaching up to 15 km long.
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ALARAHAN
Alarahan is within the area called Pamphilia, which is in Antalya
's Alanya district's Okurcalar town, and within the limits of Çakallar
Village . As you are driving from Alanya towards Antalya , there
is an Alarahan turn at 30 km. of distance. If you drive 9 km. inland
you can encounter the “Historical Alarahan” which incidentally has
given its name to the area, after traveling through forest and small
residential areas. Alarahan is one of the few “put into function
historical places”; within its natural beauty you will find the
Alara bastion, and Alara Brook, it builds a “History and Nature
Museum ”.
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PERGE
It is built between Düden and Aksu rivers 18 km. east of Antalya
. Turn north from Aksu on the highway between Antalya to Alanya,
and arrive at Perge after 2 km. I Some of its places worth seeing
are its Gates, the Agora, the Nymphaeum, and the Columned streets,
the Necropolis, the Basilica and the Acropolis .
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Köprülü Kanyon
Northeast of Antalya, taking the turn off for Tasagil and Beskonak,
is scenic route that leads to the 14 km Köprülü Canyon National
Park. The road crisscrosses over the clear, flowing water of the
mountain river and passes through virgin forests, by rippling waterfalls.
Reaching the park , 92 km from Antalya, you will encounter a valley
of wild beauty rich in flora and fauna. The canyon streches for
14 km along the Köprü River and is 400 meters deeps in some places.
At the rest area there are fish restaurants offering delicious selections.
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