Konyaaltı Beach curving below the cliffs with the Taurus mountains behind

Antalya travel blog

Tips from locals

Honest guides from Hakan & Onur, who grew up in Antalya — what to eat, how to spend your days and the free things most visitors miss.

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Antalya marina with palm trees and the snow-capped Taurus mountains

Itinerary · 6 min read

Antalya in 3 Days: A Local's Itinerary

Old town, a day on the water and Roman cities — the three days we'd plan for a friend.

Lentil soup and fresh bread on a terrace overlooking Antalya harbour and the mountains

Local food · 5 min readWhat to Eat in Antalya: 10 Local DishesTahini piyaz, hibeş, burnt ice cream — ten dishes we grew up with, and where to eat them.20 October 2026

A cobbled lane in Kaleiçi, Antalya's old town

Kaleiçi · 5 min readFree Things to Do in Kaleiçi, Antalya Old TownRoman gates, minarets, the old harbour and the best free sunset in town.20 October 2026

Keep exploring Antalya

Lentil soup and fresh bread on a terrace overlooking Antalya harbour and the mountains

Restaurants

Where locals really eat

Hadrian's Gate, the Roman triumphal arch in Antalya

Self-guided walks

On your phone, at your own pace

The colonnaded street of the ancient city of Perge

History & monuments

Roman gates & ancient cities

Kaleiçi rooftops and the Yivli Minaret lit up at night

Bars & nightlife

Rooftops, çay & harbour bars