Beaches You Must Never Miss During Your Antalya Holidays

Antalya is a beautiful coastal city in Turkey located close to the Taurus Mountains in the south-western coast of the Anatolia region. Besides being an attractive tourist destination, it is also rich in history. This city is visited by millions of tourists every year owing to its wonderful weather and some interesting attractions. While getting around in this Turkish coastal city, you'll certainly come across these fascinating places. Among them are the beautiful beaches, characterised by vast stretches of sands and a fabulous atmosphere in their surroundings.

Your cheap holidays to Antalya would take you to Cirali Beach, which is among the most secluded beaches found on the Mediterranean coastline and home to some ancient ruins. A rock separates this beach from the city of Olympos. During your trip to this beach, you can also witness the flaming rocks. Their name refers to the natural flames that burn constantly on a mountain located at the village's northern end. Yet another spectacular beach is Adrasan Beach, which gives you the perfect environs to escape the city crowds. It also has some bungalows that offer cost-effective accommodations for tourists.

If you're enjoying your Antalya holidays in the southern part of the city, head to the Olympos Beach. Immensely popular with teenagers and young couples, it is one of the most well-known beaches in the country. This beach is located near Mount Olympos, which has an abundance of ancient sites, greenery, and other attractive natural features. For those who don't wish to go too far from the city centre, Konyaalti beach would be an excellent option. This beach is open to the public and is often busy with visitors, mostly towards the end of October. You can spend your time at this beach swimming in the waters nearby or sunbathing on its sandy stretch.

Located in the southern province of the city, Alanya Dogu Beach is also one of the best places to visit during your Antalya holidays. This beach spans 40 kilometres, beginning on the Alanya Peninsula and stretching down to Gazipasa region. Yet another beach located close to the city centre is Lara Beach. Owing to its closeness to the city centre, it is preferred by both local and international tourists. Among the reasons for its huge popularity is the sandcastle exhibition. Upon visiting this exhibition, you'll get to see some awe-inspiring sculptures made of sand.

Patara Beach must surely be on your list of beaches to visit during your time spent in Antalya, as it was voted by Times Online Best of 2005 as one of the world's top beaches. This 12-kilometre-stretch of beautiful white sands is among the widest beaches in the northern Mediterranean coastline and is located on the tourist spots of Kas and Kalkan. According to the legends, it is also believed to have been the birthplace of the Greco-Roman god, Apollo. Don't miss the Cleopatra beach, which is one of the most visited beaches in the city and enjoys a blue-flag status. As it is free and open to the public, it is always crowded with visitors.

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