OUR DESTINATIONS
Let us help you find your perfect holiday by phoning us on
We offer holidays to the four corners of the globe. If you want specialist advise please phone our travel team and we will be happy to help.
Alternatively, check out some of our holiday offers below.
- Destinations
- Europe
- Turkey
- Antalya
Antalya
Antalya is the main city on the Mediterranean coast and one of
the most popular holiday spots, with an attractive harbour setting
and the picturesque old quarter of Kaleiçi enclosed within ancient
Roman walls. Dominating the town is Antalya's symbol, the Yivli
Minaret (Grooved Minaret) dating back to the 3rd century. The
superb Archaeological Museum, housing one of the top collections in
the country, is not to be missed.
Known as the Turkish Riviera, a holiday on the Antalya shoreline
offers secluded coves, ancient cities and harbours, seaside towns,
sparkling seas and soaring cliffs. The city provides an excellent
base for exploring the small towns nearby, as well as caves,
waterfalls and Roman ruins, including Perge and the mountain-top
remains of Termessos.
A 30-minute drive east of Antalya is Aspendos, boasting the
finest example of a Roman theatre in the world. Built in the 2nd
century AD, it is remarkably intact. In addition to the vast number
of archaeological wonders, the area also has a wealth of outdoor
activities. Antalya, lying at the foot of the Taurus Mountain
range, is host to numerous sporting events throughout the year,
including international beach volleyball, triathlons and canoeing
competitions.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.