Facts and information about Antalya
Facts and information about Antalya
Antalya is located in the west of the Mediterranean region. In ancient times it covered all Pamphylia which means “the land of all tribes”. The land really deserves the name since it has witnessed many successive civilizations throughout history. In 1st century BC the Pergamum king Attalus ordered his men to find the most beautiful piece of land on earth; he wanted them to find “heaven on earth”. After a long search all over the world, they discovered this land and said “This must be ‘Heaven’ ” and King Attalus founded the city giving it the name “Attaleia”. From then on many nations kept their eyes on the city. When the Romans took over the Pergamene Kingdom, Attaleia became an outstanding Roman city which the great Roman Emperor Hadrian visited in 130 AD; an arch was built in his honor which is now worth seeing. Then came the Byzantines, after which the Seljuk Turks took over the city in 1207 and gave it a different name, Adalya, and built the Yivli Minaret. The Ottomans followed the Seljuks and finally within the Turkish Republic it became a Turkish city and an important port. Antalya has been growing rapidly since 1960 and its population is 1,146,109 according to the 1990 census.
Sapadere Canyon
Visit Sapadere Canyon
SAPADERE CANYON WATERFALL NATURE TRIP PROGRAM
Guests are picked up from their hotels. At Alanya Kargicak, which is the meeting point, a break of 15 to 20 minutes is given for a beautiful panoramic photo and general information about the trip.After the break, we come to Demirtaş town from the roads in the forest in the Taurus Mountains and visit our second stop, the nomadic tent where our guests can see Turkish culture and history more closely. and a place with a 2000-year-old historical arch bridge.
Your guests who wish can take a picture of the perfect view on the bridge and jump off the bridge, have a pleasant time, eat and drink from the pancakes made by the village ladies. Then we go to the Dwarfs cave in the region and give 30 minutes of free time. After the cave visit
We arrive at Sapadere Canyon. Here we have free time between 1 hour and 1 hour and 15 minutes with our guide.
Sapadere canyon is 600 meters long and has 5 different waterfalls and has a wonderful natural beauty.
They can swim under the big waterfall at the end of the canyon.
Our next stop is Sapadere village. Our guests can see the village life
They can see silkworm production, which is one of the important livelihoods of Sapadere village, on site.
and the historical water mill, our guests can visit the village mosque accompanied by our guide. then we go to our restaurant for lunch
Our restaurant is by the river and our guests have swimming opportunities.
Our menu consists of trout, grilled chicken skewers, Meatballs and spaghetti.
After dinner, we say goodbye to our guests. And we drop off our guests safely and happily at their hotel and where we picked it up.Side, Aspendos, and Manavgat Waterfall Excursions
You can plan a full day trip to see the ancient city of Side with the temples of Athena and Apollo, and the magnificent theater of Aspendos. The theater is one of the most distinguished representatives of Roman Age theaters today, with its well-preserved condition and architectural features.
If you choose to make this trip with an organized tour, it will be either combined with the famous Manavgat bazaar where you can find many things such as souveneirs, clothes, spices, fresh fruits, and vegetables, or the marvelous Manavgat Waterfall.
The itinerary depends on which excursion you book. Some have Side, Aspendos, and the waterfall, some have Side, Aspendos, and the bazaar. The weekly market days of the Manavgat Bazaar also make a difference.
Manavgat River Cruise and Bazaar
Witness the unique beauty of the region by taking a cruise on the Manavgat River. You can book a full-day tour that includes the famous Grand Bazaar in Manavgat and an amazing cruise along the Manavgat River.
You can enjoy the sun and cool off by swimming in the spot where the river pours into the sea. A barbecue lunch is usually served on board. You will be given about 1.5 hours free time in the center of Manavgat to visit the Blue Mosque and find various souvenirs from the Manavgat Grand Bazaar.
Red Tower (Kızıl Kule)
The iconic Red Tower, where you can see traces of Seljuk Architecture, has been the symbol of Alanya for centuries. It’s located in the historical city center, right near the Seljuk Shipyard (Tersane).
The octagonal building was built in the 13th century by Seljuk Sultan, Alaeddin Keykubad. When you look around from the top floor of the tower, the view encompasses the walls, towers and the harbor that surround the peninsula.
