Antalya brings sea, sand and sun to mind first, but it is also rich in nature and history. Visiting historic museums belongs on the activity list.
Hotels are not the only stay. A rental villa is among the most comfortable options.
From the Lycians to the Ottomans, many civilisations lived here. Start with Antalya Museum, opened to protect works rescued after World War I. It has 14 exhibition halls, open-air galleries and a garden of sculpture and other pieces.
Antalya Ataturk House Museum is a two-storey building prepared in two days when Ataturk decided to visit. It was later a governor’s building; today it shows gifts presented to him.
Alanya Archaeological Museum was founded as finds from nearby ancient cities grew.
Kas is one of Antalya’s finest districts. Yoruk culture — a nomadic way of life — is kept alive in the Yoruk Museum, with Kas-specific pieces such as Barak kilims, old beehives and carpet looms.
Kas is also chosen for its sea and long shore. Besides hotels, Kas rental villas make an easy stay.
Nature, culture and history sit together. If you want the comfort of a home, rent a rental villa by the day. Villas are available in summer and winter, with options for room count and distance to the sea. In Kalkan, a Kalkan rental villa puts you in nature and history. Newlyweds who do not want a hotel can choose a honeymoon villa.
