Antalya Holidays Allow You to Explore Mesmerising Beaches
Antalya, the largest Turkish city on the Mediterranean
coast, was founded in 2nd century BC by the Attalid king, Attalus II. Since
then, this charming coastal Turkish city has been continuously inhabited.
Today, it is among the most popular destinations in the country for tourism
with many 5-star hotels and entertainment businesses flourishing in its
important places. Whether you’re someone looking forward to unwinding amidst
natural surroundings or an adventure seeker or a history buff, this city
appeals to almost all kinds of tourists. During your time spent in this
beautiful Turkish city, you'll surely get to explore some wonderful beaches:
Cirali Beach
One of them is Cirali Beach, which is one of the
city's most majestic beaches worth exploring during your Antalya
holidays. It is also known as Olympos, a name derived from an ancient
Lycian city that existed in this region. Today, you can find its ruins located
close to the beach. Many of the local and international tourists who stay in
the hotels, guesthouses, or family-run hostels nearby often visit this beach.
However, you'll like the overall atmosphere of this beach as it is abundant in
natural beauty. Besides, you can also visit the ancient ruins and other
historic sites in the Cirali town.
Konyaalti
Beach
Located near the city centre, Konyaalti Beach is yet
another fabulous place for having a good time under warm rays of the sun. This
beach gets plenty of visitors towards the end of October and if you're visiting
during this time of the year, you can see many people on this beach indulge in
sunbathing, swimming, and other activities. It is located between the Beydaglari
Mountains and some magnificent cliffs, which offer some great visual delights
for its visitors. Despite so many people visiting this beach, you can have
plenty of space as the beach stretches for miles.
Lara Beach
Another fascinating beach located close to the city
centre is Lara Beach. It is spread across a vast area of 450 acres and has
several restaurants, beach clubs, nightclubs, and cafes. This beach may not be
suitable for those looking for solitude, as it is constantly abuzz with
activity. Many people visit Lara for having loads of fun with beach volleyball
and other water sports. This beach has also gained immense popularity owing to
the awe-inspiring sandcastle exhibition held at the beach. It gives visitors
the opportunity to explore some amazing sand sculptures created by talented
artists.
Patara Beach
If you wish to unwind on a serene beach and are ready
to travel a bit far from the city centre of Antalya, Patara Beach would be an
ideal choice. It is also one of the most beautiful beaches in the province and
was placed among the world's top beaches by Times Online Best of 2005. It
covers an area of nearly 18 kilometres and is touched by the mesmerising blue
waves of the Mediterranean Sea. This white-sand beach also has a protected
area, where the loggerhead sea turtles come to lay their eggs. It is also
believed to have been the birthplace of one of the most important Olympian
deities, Apollo.
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