Things to Do in The Turquoise Riviera

Things to Do in The Turquoise Riviera

Sights Overview
Name Category Location
 
Alanya Müzesi
It's worth dropping by the small Alanya Müzesi, just to see... 		Museums / Galleries Alanya
 
Anamur Müzesi
In the small Anamur Müzesi, in the waterfront district of... 		Museums / Galleries Anamur
 
Andriake
Andriake was the port of ancient Myra and a major stopover on... 		Archaeological Sites Demre (Kale)
 
Anemurium
Five kilometers (3 mi) before Anamur is the marked turnoff to... 		Museums / Galleries Anamur
 
Antalya Müzesi
The province of Antalya has a rich collection of archaeological... 		Museums / Galleries Antalya
 
Aperlai & Apollonia
West of Kekova are two small, infrequently visited ruins, linked... 		Archaeological Sites Simena and Kekova Sound
 
Arycanda
The well-preserved walls and lovely location of Arycanda, high... 		Archaeological Sites Finike and Arycanda
 
Aspendos
Pay your admission to the main site at what was once the actors'... 		Archaeological Sites Aspendos
 
castle
Along the crest of the hill overlooking the old town are the... 		Castles / Palaces Fethiye
 
Chimaera
At the far end of Çirali, a half-hour evening scramble... 		Archaeological Sites Olympos and Çirali
 
Elmali
From Arykanda, you can continue north 60 km (37 miles) to the... 		Towns Finike and Arycanda
 
Fethiye Museum
Fethiye has a relatively small but modern museum with an excellent... 		Museums / Galleries Fethiye
 
Gemiler Beach
This pretty beach is a quieter option to busy Ölüdeniz... 		Beaches Gemiler Island
 
Gunlüklü Beach
If you get overheated on the main road between Göcek and... 		Beaches Göcek
 
Habib Neccar Cami
The River Orontes (Asi in Turkish) divides Antioch in two. In... 		Religious Sites Antakya (Antioch)
 
Hadrian's Gate
One way to enter the old town is via Hadrian's Gate, a short... 		Memorials / Monuments Antalya
 
Hamam
The 16th-century Hamam is still in use. Though it's a bit touristy... 		Hot Springs / Spas Fethiye
 
Harbiye
Most mosaics at the Hatay Museum come from villas in Harbiye... 		Towns Antakya (Antioch)
 
Hatay Müzesi
Although little survives of old Antioch, the large collection... 		Museums / Galleries Antakya (Antioch)
 
Heaven and Hell
These two dramatic holes in the ground have been the local attraction... 		Archaeological Sites Heaven and Hell
 
Iztuzu Beach
The unspoiled sands of Iztuzu Beach stretch for 8 km (5 mi)... 		Beaches Dalyan
 
Kadyanda
The ruins of ancient Kadyanda, on a remote shady ridgetop at... 		Archaeological Sites The Turquoise Riviera
 
kale
Views of the splendid castle or kale, on a mighty crag surrounded... 		Military Sites Alanya
 
Kapitas Beach
Since neither Kas or Kalkan have proper beaches this pretty spot... 		Beaches Kalkan
 
Karaalioglan Parki
Shady Karaalioglan Parki is a traditional park with trees, grass... 		Parks Antalya
 
Karain Cave
One kilometer (½ mi) north of the Termessos turnoff from... 		Cave Termessos
 
Kastellorizon
The hour-long boat ride to the Greek Island of Kastellorizon... 		Islands Kas
 
Kaunos
The ancient ruins at Kaunos can be reached in about 15 to 30... 		Archaeological Sites Dalyan
 
Kesik Minare Camii
Kesik Minare Camii or the "Mosque of the Truncated Minaret" on... 		Religious Sites Antalya
 
Kiz Kalesi
On an island just off the coast is the Kiz Kalesi. The island... 		Military Sites Kiz Kalesi
 
Kizil Kule
A minor masterpiece of Mediterranean military architecture, the... 		Castles / Palaces Alanya
 
Konyaalti Beach
For many Turks, Antalya is synonymous with the thick crowds of... 		Beaches Antalya
 
Latin monastery
The Catholic church maintains its presence with a small church... 		Religious Sites Antakya (Antioch)
 
Letoon
Excavations have revealed three temples in Letoon. The first... 		Archaeological Sites Letoön
 
Mamure Kalesi
On the southeast edge of town, on the shore, the highway goes... 		Castles / Palaces Anamur
 
Mermerli Beach
If you didn't know that Mermerli Beach was there, you'd never... 		Beaches Antalya
 
Myra
The monuments of ancient Myra—a large, well-preserved Roman... 		Archaeological Sites Demre (Kale)
 
Old Harbor
Another way to enter the old city is via the Old Harbor, now... 		Marinas / Piers Antalya
 
Ölüdeniz Natural Park
If you want to bathe at the iconic sandbar that lies across the... 		Beaches Ölüdeniz
 
Olympos
The ruins of the ancient city of Olympos, enshrouded in dense... 		Archaeological Sites Olympos and Çirali
 
Palamutbükü Beach
Just before Knidos a road heads south, past many fishing villages... 		Beaches Knidos
 
Patara Beach
Patara Beach, beyond the ruins, is a superb 11-km (7-mi) sweep... 		Beaches Patara
 
Perge
Although Perge lacks the location of Termessos or an A-list attraction... 		Archaeological Sites Perge
 
Phaselis
The ruins of Phaselis, the ancient port city majestically located... 		Archaeological Sites Phaselis
 
Pinara
Pinara was probably founded as early as the 5th century BC, and... 		Archaeological Sites Pinara
 
rock tombs
Impressive ancient Lycian rock tombs are carved into the cliff... 		Cemeteries Fethiye
 
ruins
The ruins you'll find today are scattered among marshes and sand... 		Archaeological Sites Patara
 
ruins
Kas was ancient Antiphellus, and has a few ruins, including a... 		Archaeological Sites Kas
 
Saat Kulesi
At some point one of the city's Roman towers gained a clock and... 		Clocks Antalya
 
Saklikent Gorge
Continue south from Tlos, about 15 km, to reach this spectacular... 		Geological Sites Tlos
 
Samandag and Seleuceia ad Pieria
You'll find a beach at Samandag (also known as Çevlik... 		Religious Sites Antakya (Antioch)
 
Seleuceia Trachea
In the vicinity of the castle, remains have been found indicating... 		Archaeological Sites Silifke
 
Selge and Köprülü Kanyon
Just east of Aspendos, a turnoff leads north to the ruins of... 		Tours Aspendos
 
Senpiyer Kilisesi
On the northern edge of town is Senpiyer Kilisesi, or Saint Peter... 		Religious Sites Antakya (Antioch)
 
Side Müzesi
The Side Müzesi is near the theater, in the restored Roman... 		Museums / Galleries Side
 
Silifke Müzesi
Local finds are displayed in the small Silifke Müzesi, just... 		Museums / Galleries Silifke
 
St. Nicholas Basilica
A church was built around the tomb of St. Nicholas, aka Santa... 		Religious Sites Demre (Kale)
 
Suna & Inan Kiraç Museum
Fifty yards inside Hadrian's gate, turn left for the Suna &... 		Museums / Galleries Antalya
 
Sundowner Beach
The Sundowner Beach, run privately by Swissotel at the eastern... 		Beaches Göcek
 
Sura
Sura was ancient Myra's most important pre-Christian holy site... 		Archaeological Sites Demre (Kale)
 
Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Cami
Behind the clock tower, the Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Cami, a mosque... 		Religious Sites Antalya
 
Temple of Apollo
If you follow the main street full of shops selling jewelry and... 		Museums / Galleries Side
 
Termessos
The attractions in Termessos start right by the parking area... 		Archaeological Sites Termessos
 
theater
The main road around the central harbor square of Fethiye also... 		Archaeological Sites Fethiye
 
theater
Opposite the Side museum is the city's large theater, rebuilt... 		Museums / Galleries Side
 
Tlos
From the acropolis of Tlos a fine view can be had to the west... 		Archaeological Sites Tlos
 
Uzuncaburç
Up in the mountains 30 km (19 mi) north of Silifke is Uzuncaburç... 		Towns Silifke
 
Viransehir
On the western outskirts of Mersin are the ruins of ancient Soli... 		Archaeological Sites Viransehir
 
Xanthos
You can start your exploration aof Xanthos scross from the parking... 		Archaeological Sites Xanthos
 
Yaka Park Restaurant
Continue up the hill beyond Tlos to the nearby village of Yaka... 		Restaurants Tlos
 
Yivli Minare
Dark blue and turquoise tiles decorate the Yivli Minare, a graceful... 		Religious Sites Antalya
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