Antalya / turkey

Antalya, the ancient Pamphylia, is the largest coastal city on the Turkish Riviera. Situated on plains on the southern mediterranean coast Antalya is embraced by the dramatic Taurus Mountain range. 

This spectacular landscape has created a sretch of some of the most fantastic coastline in Turkey. In particular areas, where the forested mountains descend to the sea, lies a string of truly breathtaking valleys, bays and coves providing a great route for the blue cruise and a true paradise getaway. 

Antalya is the base for visits to the national parks of Olympos, Termessos and Koprulu Canyon as well as waterfalls and caves such as at Saklikent, and Altinbesik Dudeni's subterranean lake. 

The city itself has something for everyone with an urban feel to its restaurant and nightlife, there is a long palm, lined promenade and laid back beachlife too. 

Antalya's museum is one of the largest in turkey with 14 exhibition halls and an open air gallery and home to some of the most valuable archeological finds in the region