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Special thanks to Charlotte Baldivid Ozturk for providing lots and useful Addresses, thank you ! 
Airport:
  • Antalya Airport: (AYT). Tel: (0242) 444 7423. The airport is 13km northeast from the city center.
  • The public Bus N* 600 connects the airport with the Antalya Bus terminal. It runs every 30 min.
  • Havaş Buses run every hour from the airport to the 5M Migros AVM Car Parking. It takes aprox. 45 min. and costs 13 TL one way. (Feb.2020)

> Antalya Bus terminal: Is located 4km north of the city center.Tel: (0242) 331 1250

If you want to use public transport in Antalya, you should buy the A-Kent card

Carpet cleaners: 
  • Akdeniz Halı Yıkama: Liman Mevkii SarıSu Mah., 40. Cd No:8/1-2, Muratpaşa. Tel: (0242) 259 5757. They come, pick up and deliver.
Culture & what to see:
  • Antalya State Opera and Ballet: Memurevleri Mah. Tonguç C. No:21. Tel: (0242) 343 3099
  • Antalya State Theater: Muratpaşa Mah.Evliya Çelebi Cad.Eski Hal Kavşağı.Tel: (0242) 247 8727
  • Antalya Museum (also Antalya Archeological Museum): Antalya Müzesi Konyaaltı Cad. No:88. Tel: (0242) 238 5688-89. Open in Winter from 08:00-17:00 and in summer months from 09:00- 19:00. Don't miss to see 'The Gallery of Gods' inside
  • Kelebek Park Antalya: Güzeloba Mahallesi Lara Turizm Yolu 2370. Sokak, Kundu/Antalya. Tel: (0242) 352 2050.Butterfly park!
  • Antalya Aquarium: Dumlu Pınar Bulvarı Arapsuyu Mahallesi No :502 Konyaaltı. Open from 10:00-20:00. Tel: (0242) 245 6565. They have the biggest tunnel aquarium of the world with a length of 131 meters and a width of 3 meters.
  • Antalya Festivals: Tel: (0242) 243 4153
  • Aspendos: A very well preserved Roman amphitheater, 18km north east of Belek worthwhile seeing. It also hosts the famous Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival every year.
  • Antalyas old town (Kaleiçi): Don't miss walking around there !
  • Caves: The Antalya region has lots of caves (more than 20). Well known are the Karain Cave, 30km northwest of Antalya, the Kocain Cave, 45km north of Antalya and Altınbeşik Cave. To see more information on the Caves, click HERE
  • Hadrian's Gate. In Kaleiçi (Old Town)
  • Old Harbour.
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The Aspendos Theatre:

Only 15km east of Antalya, there is this amazing Amphitheater that was build in 155 AD by the Greek architecht Zenon while the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius ruled. The capacity of this Theater was between 15.000 and 20.000 spectators. With a diameter of 96 meters, Aspendos is one of the best preserved ancient Theatres. Every summer there is the Aspendos Festival where tourists can enjoy seeing operas held there. More information about the Festival , click here

Picture taken from: Wikipedia

Chocolates:
  • The Chocolate Hotel: Metin Kasapoğlu Cad. Armada Apt N:44/1. Tel: (0242) 312 00 85. All kind of chocolates. They also have nice gift boxes and more

Furniture:
Furniture move: Serhat Gonen: Tel: (0530) 7888356. Turkish spoken only

Groups and Associations:
Facebook groups: Foreigners in Antalya;   Antalya Expats Social Group;   Alanya Expats Social Group;

Health:
Medical Hotline:
Call >        112  in emergencies           and  184 for information and complaints.

A medical translator can be reached at:  Tel: 444 47 28
Translators speaking English, German, Arabic and Russian are on standby 24/7 to help foreigner communicate with doctors.

Pharmacies
You can recognize them by the big large red "E" .E from "Eczane."    You will find many , many of them all around the city.

Pharmacies on duty: To see which ones are open late at night, on Sundays or public holidays: CLICK HERE

Hospitals/Doctors:
Dentist: Yesim Ramos: Metin Kasapoğlu Cad. Armada Apt N:44. Tel: (0424) 312 9919. Above the chocolate Hotel. 

Dermatologist: Dr. Hüray Hügül.  Fener Mah. Fener Cad. Fener İşmerkezi A Blok No:9/102 Muratpaşa. Tel: (0242) 324 0003


>>Official Travel Health: Antalya Seyahat sağlığı: Liman Mah. Liman cad. Serbest bölge yanı büyük liman Konyaaltı. Tel: (0242) 259 1744 . At the airport: (0242) 330 3099. They do Yellow fever vaccinations (and others) and advise you what you need for the country you go. Vaccinations are free of cost if you are Turkish or foreigner holding a valid residence permit


Hotels:
  • Tuvana Hotel: Tuzcular Mah. Karanlık Sok. No:18 Kaleiçi. Tel: (0242) 247 6015. Charming boutique Hotel with nice restaurants inside
  • Hotel Su: Meltem Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Bulvarı, No:205, Muratpaşa. Tel: (0242) 249 0700. Nice and Chic
  • Gloria Serenity Resort: Acısu Mevkii Belek Serik. Tel:(0242) 710 23 00. very nice.
  • Akra Barut Hotel: Sirinyali Mah. Lara Cad. No:24 Muratpasa.Tel: (0242) 310 9999. Nice Restaurant on their 10th floor
  • Puding Hotel: Mermerli Sok. N.15, Kaleiçi (Old Town). Tel: (0242) 244 0730. In the old town next to several historical sites
  • Marti Hotels: Tekirova-Kemer, Tel: (0242) 821 5000. Between Olympos and Phaselis
  • Alp Paşa Boutique Hotel: Barbaros Mah., Hesapcı Sok. 30, Kaleici (Old Town). Tel: (0242) 247 5676. Next to Hadrian's Gate
 
Known Beaches:
  • Konyaaltı Beach, next to the Aquarium
  • Mermerli Beach.

Kids:
  • Animation Fun World: Cumhuriyet Mh. Fatih Cd. Kurtuluş Ap. No:47/A, Muratpaşa Tel: (0242) 344 1738. For all your party needs, sports articles, kids costumes, professional makeup, archery goods, and much more.
  • Antalya Aquarium: Dumlupınar Bulvarı Arapsuyu Mahallesi No: 502 Konyaaltı, Tel: (0242) 245 6565. They also have a 131meters tunnel aquarium.

Restaurants:
  • Karaf: Wine Bistro, Kılıçarslan mah. 2. Sakarya Sokak, Selvi Hanim Konagi, Kaleiçi. Tel: (0242) 242 8081. Cozy Bistro
  • Seraser: Karanlık Sokak. 18. Old city. Tel: (0242) 247 6015. Fine dining. Inside the Tuvana Hotel
  • Alara: Konyaaltı Cd. Atatürk Parkı içi R-2. Tel: (0242) 247 0101
  • Vanilla: Barbaros District Hesapçı St. No:33 Kaleiçi. Tel: (0242) 247 6013. Contemporary cuisine
  • Il vicino Pizzeria: Tuzkular Mah.Karanlık Sok. 18.Kaleici. Tel: (0242) 247 6015. Italian cuisine
  • Koko Yaki: Güzeloba Mahallesi Havalimanı Caddesi No:14/A. Tel: (0242) 349 5800. Asian Fusion. Very small but very nice
  • Asmani Restaurant: On the 10th floor of the Akra Barut Hotel. Great views over the city
  • Arma: Kaleiçi Yat Limanı İskele Cd. No:75. Tel: (0242) 244 9710. Great views over the old city and Marina
  • 7Mehmet: Ataturk Kultur Parki 201. Tel: (0242) 238 5200. Outside the city on top of a Hill overlooking the Konyaalti Beach

Schools:
  • ICCA (International Community College of Antalya): Palm City, Palmiye Cad. Döșemealtı. It used to be an international school, but changed now to Turkish private school, but they still have several courses in english.
  • TED Antalya Koleji: Turkish curriculuum, but some courses are in English.

Shopping centers (AVM):
  • Akkapark avm: Kundu Mevki, Yeni Turizm Yolu, Lara. Tel:(0242) 352 2382 
  • Antalium Premium Mall: Kemerağzı Mah., Lara Kundu Turizm Yolu, Çalkaya. Tel: (0242) 352 2919
  • Laura avm: Fener Mahallesi Bülent Ecevit Bulvarı No:2 Lara . Tel: (0242) 323 6629
  • 5M Migros Alışveriş Merkezi in Konyaaltı.Tel: (0242) 230 1111
  • Carrefour Shopping center: Şirinyalı Mah. İsmet Gökşen Cad. Lider Plaza Karşısı. 
  • Macro center:  Liman mah. 2 CD, No: 36/6 Konyaaltı.Tel: (0850) 229 8710 and in Fener Mah. Tekelioğlu Cad. No: 55 Terra City AVM Muratpaşa / Antalya. Tel: (0850) 229 8626

Sports :
  • Decathlon: Yeşilova Mahallesi Serik Caddesi No:8 Muratpaşa, Antalya; Tel : (0242) 321 2082. They sell all kind of Sports equipment
  • Golf: Antalya is known for its golf courses, situated mainly in Belek area. There are more than 15 in the Antalya region and many Hotels to stay around them. To have a look at the possibilities, click HERE

Others:
  • Sedef Sanat Atölyesi : Molla Yusuf Mahallesi 1451 Sokak Turkuaz Konakları F Blok D1 , Konyaaltı. Contact Sedef Öztürk: (0242) 230 2844 or (0544) 771 0706. Chalk Paint
  • Bauhaus: Big DIY store. Fabrikalar Mahallesi Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:47 Kepez. Tel: (0242) 320 5000


Antalya Surroundings:

Side:
Restaurants:
  • Ocakbasi: Zambak Sk 46 Opposite Roman Bath, Side, Manavgat. Tel: (0242) 7531810. Very good Turkish restaurant

Alanya:
Alanya is about 2 hours drive east of Antalya and known for its long beaches (Cleopatra Beach)
Things to do and See:
  • Alanya Arkeoloji Muzesi: Saray Mahallesi Hilmi Bağcı Caddesi, Tel: (0242) 247 7660. Open from 8am to 17h. In the summer months until 19h
  • Alanya Teleferik: It goes up to the castle where you can enjoy the amazing views over the beach or enjoy the sunset. Open from 9:30 to 20h
  • Alanya Ataturk House Museum: Sekerhane Mah. Anzaklar Sok. Tel: (0242) 513 3254.
  • Damlataş Caves, Çarşı Mahallesi, Damlataş Cad. No:81.Tel: (0242) 513 1240 or (0242) 513 0508. Open from  9am to 7pm. This  cave was discovered during the construction of the Alanya Harbor in 1948. It has become known as an asthma cure due to the special conditions of the air.
  • Red Tower (Kizilkule), a symbol of the city dating to 1226.
  • Dimçay waterfalls in the Dim Çayı National park, about 30 min drive from Alanya
  • Dim Cave at entrance of the Dim Çayı National park, about 30 min drive from Alanya
  • Alara Kalesi, 37km west of Alanya. 
  • Syedra Castle, 35 min drive south-est of Alanya. 

Health:
Hotels:
Restaurants:
Others:
  • Pork and Deli, Butcher Shop, Şekerhane Mahallesi Yayla Yolu Caddesi Şirin Sokak No:18. Tel: (0532) 426 6881
  • Chocolate House: Kadıpaşa Mahallesi, C, Stad Cd. No:22. Tel: (0242) 522 0990. All about Chocolates.
  • Orient VIP Turkish Bath & Spa: Find some time to enjoy a Hamam tradition.
  • Megamall AVM: Konakli Mahallesi, 100. Sokak No: 13/23. Big Shopping Mall.




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Isparta:
Isparta province is known for its Roses and Lavender, specially Kuyucak Village (about 45km from Isparta city center) but also Kuşcular and Çukurören villages. Only 1:30 hour drive north of Antalya, Isparta and the surrounding villages and Lakes are worth a visit.
Roses: The Damascene Rose is grown as a bush and when it is de-greased, its oil has a very special smell from where they do the rose water, other essentials and also used for cosmetics and skincare. The rose harvest takes place from Mid-May to Mid-June and worth a visit. 65% of the world  Damascene rose harvest comes from this area
Lavender: The lavender in this region is in full bloom in July, time to visit the fields, as in August it will be harvest.

Places to see around Isparta, not to be missed: Eğirdir lake, Gümüşgün, Senir, Burdur lake

A company that produces Rose water and more: Gülsha.
A company that can organise trips to see the Rose and lavender harvest: Essential Travel

Where to stay:
  • Barida Hotel : Bahcelievler Mh. 102. Cd. No:81, Isparta, Tel: (0246) 500 2525
  • Iyaspark Otel : Celebiler Mahallesi, 112. Cadde No:1, Isparta Tel: (0246) 500 5500
  • Lavanta Villa: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Sok., No:27, Kılıç Mevki, Keçiborlu/Isparta. Tel: (0552) 344 5515

Arycanda (Arykanda):

Arycanda  is a unique Lycian city, half way between Finike and Elmali, close to the town of Arif. By car about 30 min from Finike or 2 hours from Antalya. It lies on top of the mountain and is known as one of the oldest Lycien sites. 

If you drive on that road, take your time and make a stop to visit it, really worthwhile!
You will see an Amphitheatre, Stadium, Agora, Odeon, Necropolises, Bouleuterion and the largest bath complex in Lycia
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