Discover Antalya (Turkey)
Turkey is always a popular holiday destination among tourists around the world, and Antalya is an especially commonly visited resort thanks to its many attractions, beautiful coastline and historic sites. If you arrange a car rental in Antalya you'll enjoy complete freedom to explore the area at the pace that suits you. You'll be able to set off at a time of your choosing and head to out of the way sights unreachable by public transport.
Culture vultures will love to head to the Kaleiçi or old town. Here, you can see Ottoman red-roofed mansions and cobblestone streets and visit art galleries, traditional restaurants and atmospheric souvenir stores. The main square features an old fortress gate as well as a stone clock tower while the Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque features stunning tilework inside.
If you're arranging car rental in Antalya you'll certainly want to drive out to Aspendos. Around 47km to the east of the city, this archaeological site houses a Roman theatre which has now been restored and which is capable of seating 15,000 spectators.
Another spot outside the city worth visiting is Termessos. 34km to the northwest of Antalya, this site's well-preserved remains are dotted out along the hillside, affording stunning panoramic views over the countryside. The upper agora and collonaded street are especially impressive, however, the theatre is the real draw, offering vistas over the Taurus Mountains.
Visit the twin villages of Olympos and Çirali, around 84km to the southwest of the city. The chimaera is the main attraction here - a natural eternal flame that flickers from a rocky cliff. The lovely beaches here are also well worth a visit if you want to sit back and relax for a while in the sun, soaking in the rays and chilling out on the sand.
One further spot that you'll want to drive to is the Köprülü Canyon National Park Its blue-green waters wind through craggy and dramatic cliff faces, making this one of the top destinations in Turkey for white water rafting. If you're interested in having a real adrenaline rush, you should definitely try a half-day rafting trip here! It's certainly going to give you the excitement that you've been longing for!
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