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Area : 20.815 km²
Population : 1.132.211 (1990)
Because of its
beautiful blue sea and its lovely beaches, the Antalya area is also known as
"the Turkish Riviera". The 630km
shoreline of the province is liberally scattered with ancient
cities, harbours, monuments, tombs, secluded coves and lush forests, most of which are easily accessible from the city.
Sun, sea, nature and history combine to
make Antalya itself a very popular resort, featuring
some of the cleanest beaches in the Mediterranean.
With its palm-lined boulevards,
internationally-acclaimed marina and ancient castle,
all set amidst a
modern city, Antalya is a major tourist centre in Turkey. In
addition to its wide selection of hotels,
restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops, the city also plays host
to a number of sporting events throughout the year,
such as international
beach
volleyball, triathlons, golf tournaments, archery, tennis and
canoeing competitions. The Cultural Centre, which opened in 1995,
hosts cultural and art events in the fields of music, theatre, and
creative arts. The main area of historical interest
within the city
itself, is Kaleici,
the old citadel
encircled by Roman walls,
and there are good museums.
Districts: Akseki, Alanya, Elmali,
Finike, Gazipasa, Gundogmus, Ibradi, Kale, Kas,
Kemer, Korkutali, Kumluca,
Manavgat and Serik are all towns in the
province of Antalya.
Bus station Tel: (0242) 331 12 50 / 513 26 50
Fax: (0242) 331 11 81.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is at Burdur.
By Air : Antalya airport is 10km east of the city centre, and has
direct flights from Tel Aviv and Zurich. It is well connected to
other parts of Turkey, and in summer has eight daily direct flights
from Istanbul and two from Ankara.
Airport Tel: (0242) 330 32 33. 330 3600.
Fax: (0242) 330 31 30
By Boat : The marina is one of the most important in Turkey, and
the Kaleici Harbour certainly one of the most photographed, lying at the
foot of the old part of the city. Apart from private yachts sailing
in from all over the world, there are passenger ferries to Girne (Kyrenia)
in Northern Cyprus and
the island of Rhodes.
Turkish Maritime Lines
Tel: (0242) 241 11 20.
Fax: 247 50 95
Kaleici Marina
Tel: (0242) 243 47 50.
Fax: 243 47 54
Kusadasi Harbour
Tel: (0242) 259 12 00
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