History

During the Hellenistic period, King of Pergamum II. Attalos (159-138 BC) says to his soldiers, "Go and find me heaven on earth." II liked the place shown by his soldiers. Considering the strategic importance of the region, Attalos built a port city here and the city was named "Ataleia" after the name of its founder, Attalos. Ateleia means "Land of Attalos".

Antalya and its surroundings have the heritage of two lifestyles that have existed for centuries. When the Turks first came here, they immediately adapted to the established order; They founded villages, towns and cities. A part of the population continued a nomadic life as before the Turks came to Anatolia.

They raised animals such as camels and sheep and made a living by exchanging or selling the products they produced with the products of the settled people. They produced meat, milk and oil, and wove hair tents and natural madder rugs. There were even people who planted grain and vegetables in narrow areas in winter quarters. There were even large nomadic groups (tribes, clans) that trained horses for the Ottoman army.

 

Natural Beauties

Manavgat Waterfall: It is located in the Manavgat district of Antalya. Various nature sports such as rafting and canoeing can be done at certain stages of the river, which allows you to experience adventure in natural views at the waterfall, which has a magnificent natural view.

 

Saklıkent Canyon: Located between the borders of Antalya and Fethiye, Saklıkent Canyon has a total length of 18 kilometers. If you want to plan a trip in touch with nature, forest areas formed by red pine, cedar and larch trees can also be seen in Saklıkent Canyon, where you can have a very enjoyable time.

 

Kurşunlu Waterfall Nature Park: It is located within the borders of Aksu district of Antalya. Kurşunlu Waterfall, where 7 ponds come together, falls from a height of approximately 20 meters. The waterfall, which is an indispensable part of the Antalya holiday with its refreshing effect and the resulting view, was opened to visitors as a nature park in 1991.

 

Göynük Canyon: It is located in Kemer district of Antalya. It is located on the Lycian Way, which is considered one of the top 10 long-distance walking routes in the world by various sources. The pond creates an impressive view with its lush green waters.

 

Köprülü Canyon National Park: Located in the Bozyaka neighborhood of Manavgat district, Köprülü Canyon National Park is 25 km long. Köprülü Canyon, which impresses visitors with its natural beauty, is the most popular rafting area in Turkey. Rafting is a fun and exciting river sport performed on high-flow rivers with boats called rafts.

 

Kekova Island: It is located in the Demre district of Antalya. There is no construction on Kekova Island, where you can enjoy the sea and organize historical trips during your Mediterranean holiday. There are also sunken ancient cities around the island, which offers a very impressive visual feast with its turquoise sea, whose entrances are prohibited.

 

Incekum Nature Park: It is located in Alanya district of Antalya. It stands out among the important natural beauties of Antalya. Located at a unique point where the greenery of the forests meets the blueness of the Mediterranean, the park is an ideal spot to spend time in a quiet way, away from city life.

 

Çıralı Yanartaş: It is located in the Kemer district of Antalya. Located at the foot of Çataldağ, one of the natural beauties of Kemer, Çıralı Yanartaş has very impressive features. A fire burns 24 hours a day in the area where constantly burning methane gas can be seen among the rocks at the top.

 

Düden Waterfall: Düden Waterfall is one of the most visited tourism centers in Antalya due to its fascinating natural beauty. According to a rumor in 334 BC, it is said that commander Alexander the Great watered his horses here while he was going to conquer the Pamphylia region. There are two waterfalls: Lower and Upper Düden.

 

Tazı Canyon: It is a canyon valley located in the Manavgat district of Antalya province. Tazı Canyon, located within the borders of Köprülü Canyon National Park, was formed by the Köprüçay Stream eroding the valley. It is estimated that the formation of the canyon dates back to the ice age. It was formed by carving the insides of limestone rocks in non-calcareous regions as a result of ice masses separating from each other, melting and releasing themselves into the valleys, creating erosion with great energy. The length of the canyon is 4 km.

 

In order to protect our nature, be careful to choose sunscreen, perfume, skin care products and similar products that are environmentally friendly. Do not forget that sunscreen chemicals spread in our oceans can harm undersea creatures.

 

In order to protect our nature, be careful to choose sunscreen, perfume, skin care products and similar products that are environmentally friendly.

Do not forget that sunscreen chemicals spread in our oceans can harm undersea creatures.

 

Historical Places

Kaleiçi, Old Antalya Houses, Yivli Minaret, Şehzade Korkut Mosque, Karatay Madrasa, Perge Ancient City, Karain Cave, Hadrian's Gate, Phaselis Ancient City, Phaselis, Aspendos Theatre, Xanthos Ancient City, Alanya Castle, Myra Ancient City, Temple of Apollo, Olympos It has many cultural heritage such as its Ancient City.

 

Agriculture and Livestock

Various agricultural products grow in the fertile lands of the Antalya region. Among the agricultural products, wheat, barley and oats are mostly grown. In addition, cotton, sesame, onion, peanuts, chickpeas and vegetables are grown on 35 thousand hectares. It is our most advanced province in greenhouse cultivation. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, eggplants, cucumbers, melons and watermelons are grown in greenhouses of 32 thousand hectares. It is sold domestically and abroad. Antalya is very advanced in fruit growing. The province that grows the most bananas and oranges is Antalya. In addition, apples, pears, plums, quinces, peaches, apricots, grapes, oleasters, carobs, cranberries and other fruits are grown. Tangerines, lemons and grapefruits are Antalya's primary source of income, and in addition to citrus fruit production, olive cultivation is also highly developed.

The Antalya region brings with it its climatic characteristics, rich vegetation and richness of wildlife. Deer, fox, marten, squirrel, fallow deer, wild goat, jackal, hyena, wolf, bear, partridge, quail, turtle dove, wild pigeon, woodcock, francolin, blackbird, oriole and crane constitute the main wildlife of the province.

 

Protected Plant and Animal Species

Mediterranean monk seals, sea turtles and caretta carettas are protected in these regions.

In addition, plant species such as Cyclamen, Iris Flower, Sand Lily, Narcissus and Crocus Flower are among the protected species.

It is dangerous not to buy souvenirs obtained from protected plant and animal species.

            Hunting is prohibited except on the dates permitted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

            We kindly request that you do not participate in activities that separate animals from their natural habitat, such as circuses and dolphin shows.

 

National and Religious Values

 

Our National Anthem, sung with a moment of silence on national holidays celebrated with enthusiasm such as 23 April National Sovereignty and Children's Day, 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, 30 August Victory Day and 29 October Republic Day, is also among our national values.

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are among the religious values.

 

How to Behave in Religious Places

We are obliged to comply with some rules in the mosques where we perform our religious worship.

You cannot enter the mosque with shoes/slippers etc.

For women, their hair is covered with a headscarf/tulle etc. and care should be taken to ensure that their clothing covers their body.

It should not be spoken loudly,

Other people should be respected.

 

Independence Anthem

Rules to be followed when singing/hearing the National Anthem, our national anthem,

If we have a hat on our head, we should take it off.

If we are sitting, we must stand up and show respect.

We should not leave our place without hearing the anthem end.

We should not be busy with anything while singing and listening to the National Anthem.

We should not laugh or be disrespectful while singing the anthem.

 

Rules To Be Followed In Ruins, Historical Places And Museums

Do not touch or write on the works and their cases (bases) exhibited in the museum and the ruins.

Do not make noise,

Listen carefully to what is said, ask your guide and museum education experts (if any) about anything you are curious about.

Pay attention to the warnings made in the museum/ruins.

Do not eat anything in the museum/ruins.

Do not litter.

Follow the rules of the museum you visit regarding taking photographs in the museum.

Do not climb on or touch historical ruins in open-air museums/ruins.

 

 

Traditional Handicrafts and Crafts in Antalya

Antalya, which has been a cultural basin throughout its history and maintains this feature today, also attracts attention with the diversity of traditional handicrafts. As a result of field research carried out on various dates in our city, some of the handicrafts identified can be listed as follows;

Wooden Boat Building

Coppersmithing

Cutlery

Instrument Making

Bell Making

Dowry Chest Production

Sock Knitting

blacksmithing

Glass Figla Glass Production

Gilamik Weaving

Carpet Weaving

Silk Weaving

tinsmith

spoonerism

Rug Weaving

Girth (Çarpana) Weaving

Needlework Knitting

Gourd Processing

Quilting

 

 

Local Folk Dances

Folk dances of Antalya region have a regional feature called "Teke Folklore". The influence of the Yoruks predominates in folk dances in the region, as well as in music. Dances of the region; It consists of dances performed by dancers without holding on to each other, such as Mengi, Samah, Teke, Kaşık dances and Zeybek. In the districts to the east of Antalya, Konya spoon air, Bosphorus air, Serenler Zeybeği, Anamur Roads, Silifke's Yogurt and Algerian air are played. These games can also be played individually or in groups.

 

 

Local Dishes

The basis of the nutrition of the Yoruks is determined by the foods obtained from animal husbandry and wheat. Although a small amount of fresh vegetables are produced along the coastline, wheat and dried vegetables predominate as you go to the inner regions. It is possible to find all world cuisines in tourist hotels and restaurants in Antalya. Local dishes specific to the region are: Sac roast, Tandoori kebab, Kölle (boiled wheat, beans, chickpeas and broad beans), Tomato civesi, Hibeş, Arapaşı.

 

Sport

There are many registered sports clubs and around 200,000 licensed athletes within the provincial borders. In these clubs, activities are carried out in many sports branches, especially football, basketball, handball, volleyball, athletics, wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo, tennis, table tennis, water polo and swimming. Antalyaspor, which uses the nickname Scorpions in football, represents the city at the highest level in Turkish football. Antalyaspor plays its matches at Antalya Stadium, which has a capacity of 33,032 people.

 

 

Festivities And Festivals

Festivals and festivities are held in Antalya in various periods. These festivals are generally summer festivals in the highlands of Antalya (such as Feslikan Plateau Festival, Söbüce Plateau Festival, Alanya Festivals). In addition, the people living in the Alevi-Bektashi-Turkmen culture in the Elmalı region also organize festivals (such as the Abdal Musa Festival). In Antalya, festivals are organized on a local scale as well as on a national and international scale. The biggest festival on a national scale is the Antalya Television Awards, which started to be held in 2010. Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival is held internationally every year in October. In addition, the International Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival is among the largest traditional sand sculpture events in Turkey and the largest in the world.

 

While performing all these activities; Do not neglect the personal care areas of women and children.

We kindly request that you be tolerant, especially towards children, and avoid any harmful behavior.