Where pine-clad mountains tumble into the bluest sea. Sail private gulets along the Turquoise Coast, swim in hidden coves, and dine on grilled sea bass at a candlelit harbor in Kaleiçi.
Where pine-clad mountains tumble into the bluest sea. Sail private gulets along the Turquoise Coast, swim in hidden coves, and dine on grilled sea bass at a candlelit harbor in Kaleiçi.
Three hundred days of sun, water so blue it doesn't look real, and Roman ruins you can dive between — this is the Turkish Riviera.
Why you'll love it: Antalya is where ancient gateways open onto five-star beach clubs. Spend mornings exploring 2,000-year-old harbors, afternoons swimming off a private yacht in coves only locals know, and evenings dining on fresh-caught levrek in cobblestoned Kaleiçi — all without ever needing a coat.
Best time
May – Oct
Suggested stay
4 – 7 days
Highlights
A deeper look
The Turkish Riviera has been a sun-magnet since Emperor Hadrian arrived in 130 AD — his triumphal gate still marks the entrance to the old town. Pirates, Crusaders and Ottoman sultans all anchored in this perfect natural harbour.
A taste of the city
Seafood rules here: grilled levrek (sea bass), octopus salad and içli köfte. Wash it down with locally pressed pomegranate juice or a glass of crisp Aegean white.
Insider tips
Tell us about the journey you imagine. Our team will design a private itinerary made entirely for you — usually within 24 hours.