Interactive Map
Use this map to get your bearings in Antalya and see how far popular day trips like Kemer, Side, Alanya, the Lycian coast and Pamukkale actually are.
Antalya
Antalya: Gateway to Turkey's Turquoise Coast Antalya city guide: Kaleiçi old town, waterfalls, beaches and nearby ruins, plus how the airport connects you to the whole Turquoise Coast. Kaleiçi: Antalya's Old Town A walking guide to Kaleiçi, Antalya's walled old town: Ottoman lanes, the historic harbour, Hadrian's Gate and the Yivli Minare. Düden Waterfalls: Upper Park or Lower Cliff Falls? Antalya has two Düden Waterfalls, not one. Here's which to pick: the shaded inland park or the cliff falls near Lara, best seen by boat. Konyaaltı Beach Konyaaltı Beach is Antalya's long pebble shore with a promenade and Beydağları mountain views — an easy tram ride, not a full-day trip. Lara Beach Lara Beach is Antalya's sandy resort strip east of the city — cliff-backed dunes, big hotels, and easy tram access. Here's how it differs from Konyaaltı. Perge: Antalya's Best Roman Ruins for a Half-Day Trip Perge's Roman stadium, agora and colonnaded street sit 15km east of Antalya. Here's how to visit this half-day ruin without confusing it with Aspendos. Termessos Termessos is a Pisidian mountain city near Antalya reached only on foot. What to expect from the climb, the theatre, and the near-total absence of crowds. Kurşunlu Waterfall A shaded pine-forest park with a modest stepped waterfall near Antalya — a quiet nature break, best paired with nearby Perge.
Day trips & excursions
Alanya Alanya travel guide: hilltop castle, Cleopatra Beach, Dim River, Sapadere Canyon and Gazipaşa — plus how far it really is from Antalya. Aspendos Aspendos is a 2nd-century Roman theatre near Serik, one of the best-preserved in the world. Visit hours, tickets, aqueduct, and nearby sites. Cappadocia Cappadocia sits far inland from Antalya. Here's how to actually get there, why a day trip isn't realistic, and what the fairy-chimney landscape involves. Kaş Kaş is a laid-back Lycian coast port near Kalkan, Kekova and Kaputaş — better known for diving and old-town charm than for big beaches. Kemer, Turkey: Coastal Base for Phaselis, Olympos and the Chimaera Kemer is a low-key marina resort near Antalya and the gateway to Phaselis, Olympos, the Chimaera flames and Tahtalı cable car. Pamukkale & Hierapolis White travertine terraces and the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, a day trip or overnight stop about 3.5-4 hours inland from Antalya. Side Side pairs a Roman agora and temple with beach bars on one small peninsula, an hour east of Antalya. Plan your visit. Alanya Castle: Seljuk Fortress Above Two Bays Alanya Castle guide: the hilltop Seljuk-Byzantine fortress, walking the walls, Kızıl Kule below, tickets, timing and how it differs from Cleopatra Beach. Belek Belek is Antalya's golf and all-inclusive resort belt, with Aspendos and Köprülü Canyon nearby for day trips beyond the beach. Chimaera (Yanartaş): The Eternal Flames of Mount Olympos Flames burning naturally from bare rock near Çıralı — a short uphill walk, best seen at dusk. Here's how the Chimaera actually works. Cleopatra Beach, Alanya Alanya's main sandy beach below the castle headland — how to get there, when to go, and the truth behind the Cleopatra legend. Fethiye Fethiye travel guide: harbour town near Ölüdeniz and Saklıkent, roughly 3-3.5 hours from Antalya, best visited as its own base rather than a day trip. Green Canyon: Manavgat's Turquoise Reservoir Boat Trip Green Canyon is a turquoise reservoir on the Manavgat River near Side — a day-boat trip with swimming and lunch, not the Köprülü rafting canyon. Kalkan Kalkan travel guide: whitewashed hillside charm, boutique stays, and a quiet base for Patara, Kaputaş and Saklıkent on Turkey's Lycian coast. Kekova Sunken City Kekova's sunken ruins near Kaş are seen from a boat, not by swimming — here's how the region's boat trips actually work and what's protected. Köprülü Canyon: Antalya's Whitewater Rafting Valley Köprülü Canyon near Belek and Aspendos is Antalya's main rafting valley, with a Roman bridge, riverside lunch stops, and ancient Selge above the gorge. Lake Salda Lake Salda is a turquoise, white-sand lake near Pamukkale, often paired with it on a long day trip rather than visited alone from Antalya. Land of Legends: Belek's Theme Park, Water Park and Aquarium Land of Legends in Belek combines a water park, rides and a huge aquarium — a full family day out, not a heritage stop like nearby Aspendos. Manavgat Manavgat is a working river town near Side, best known for its weekly market and boat trips to the waterfall and Green Canyon. Myra & Demre: Rock Tombs, a Roman Theatre and St Nicholas's Church Myra's cliffside Lycian tombs and Roman theatre sit beside modern Demre, home to the Church of St Nicholas — a stop on the road to Kaş. Ölüdeniz: Blue Lagoon Beach and Paragliding Over Babadağ Ölüdeniz's Blue Lagoon and tandem paragliding from Babadağ, near Fethiye — what it actually takes to get there from Antalya and whether it's worth it. Olympos & Çıralı Olympos's vine-covered ruins and pebble beach, and calm neighbouring Çıralı with its turtle-nesting shore, on Antalya's Kemer coast. Patara Patara pairs an 18km dune-backed beach with quiet Lycian ruins near Kalkan — a protected loggerhead turtle nesting site, unlike resort beaches. Phaselis Phaselis pairs Roman-era ruins with three pine-backed bays near Kemer — a half-day trip for swimming as much as sightseeing. Tahtalı Mountain Cable Car How the Tahtalı cable car near Kemer works, what the 2,365m summit is really like, and when wind or cloud can close the view. Adrasan: Antalya's Quiet Alternative to the Big Resorts Adrasan is a low-key pebble-beach village south of Olympos, far quieter than Kemer or Side, and the main jumping-off point for boat trips to Suluada. Altınbeşik Cave: Turkey's Deepest Lake Cave, Far Inland from Side Altınbeşik Cave is a vast lake cave deep in a national park inland from Manavgat — remote, worthwhile, and only for a full day with a car. Dim River & Cave Dim River near Alanya: floating restaurants over turquoise water, a show cave, and a relaxed day out rather than a hike or a rafting run. Gazipaşa Gazipaşa is a quiet town east of Alanya with its own airport (GZP), useful as an alternative gateway to the Alanya region. Göynük Canyon: Antalya's Wading Canyon Near Kemer Göynük Canyon near Kemer is a wading canyon, not a rafting river: wetsuits, cold water, and a short sporty walk through the rock. Kaputaş Beach Kaputaş Beach is a turquoise cove between Kaş and Kalkan reached by 180+ steps, with no shade or shops on the sand. Here's how to plan around both. Manavgat Waterfall A wide, low waterfall on the Manavgat River with a riverside park and restaurants — best paired with a boat trip, not a standalone trip. Saklıkent Canyon: Turkey's Icy Gorge Near Fethiye Plan a visit to Saklıkent Canyon near Fethiye: wooden walkways, glacier-fed water, wading tips, and how it compares to Göynük Canyon near Kemer. Sapadere Canyon A wooden walkway through a cold-water gorge above Alanya — cooler air, turquoise pools, and a straightforward half-day escape from the coast. Selge Selge is an isolated Roman-era ruin high in the Taurus Mountains above Köprülü Canyon, best combined with a rafting day rather than a dedicated trip. Suluada Island Suluada is a protected islet off Adrasan reached only by boat trip from the Kemer coast, known for its turquoise water and day-visit rules. Tazı Canyon Tazı Canyon near Manavgat is a dramatic gorge best seen from a clifftop viewpoint over the river, with an optional zipline — not a hiking trail.