Alanya

Perge

Perge (18 km. from Antalya) was an important city of ancient. Pamphylia, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St.Paul visited this city on his first missionary journey. The theater stage has finally carved marble reliefs and other carvings from around the city are displayed in the stadium. Amateur archeologists will want to see the handsome city gate flanked by two lofty towers, a long colonnaded road once paved with mosaics and lined with shops a large agora, the public baths and a gymnasium.

Belek

Swimmers and sunbathers alike enjoy Belek, a modern luxurious holiday center and golfer's paradise, 40 km. from Antalya. The National Golf Club located in Belek features a wide variety of water sports as well as a championship 18-hole golf course and 9 - hole academy course. Visitors may sample some of Turley's finest cuisine and enjoy open air discos evening entertainment.

A photogenic Seljuk bridge crosses the Kopru River from the road to Aspendos. The road continues past the Aspendos Theatre, the best preserved theater of antiquity, with seating for 15.000. Still used today, the theater's galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testiffy to the architect's success. Nearby stand the remains of a basilica, an agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia.

Aspendos

And if you have ever wondered how gold dust becomes a fine piece of art or how precious stones are engraved, be sure to visit the Aspendos Jewelry Center, where jewelry making can be observed at every stage in the large workshop.
 

Koprulu Canyon

Norteast of Antalya, at the turn off for Tasagil and Beskonak, is the scenic route that leads to the Koprulu Canyon National Park. The twisting road crisscrosses over mountain streams and passes through virgin forests. It is often a slow drive as the view at every turn is more beautiful than the last. The park, 92 km. from Antalya, is a valley of wild beauty rich in flora and fauna. The canyon streches for 14 km. along the Kopru River and is 400 meters deep in some places. Fish restaurants dot the rest areas. The Roman Oluk Bridge, which spans the canyon and the Bugrum Bridge over the Kocadere stream, are engineering feats of antiquity.

Manavgat Waterfalls	Although the Manavgat Waterfalls are not high, milky white, foaming water rushes powerfully over the rocks. Next to the waterfalls shady tea gardens and restaurants make the falls a pleasant, cool resting spot, especially welcome after a day of sightseeing. You can take a delighful boat trip up the Manavgat river to explore this lvely area further.
Side, one of the best known classical sites in Turkey, was an ancient harbor whose name meant pomegranate. Today a pretty resort town, its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches, many shops and extensive tourist accommodation attract throngs of visitors. There are numerous cafes and restaurants with a view of the sea and the shops that line the narrow streetas sell typical	Side

The magnificent theater of the ancient city, built on colonnaded arches, is the largest in the whole area. (Close for restoration). Other monuments include the agora, the Apollo Temple, which is situated near the sea, a fountain and necropolis. The extensive Roman baths, now a museum, houses one of Turkey's finest archaeological collections. Tucked in pine forests east of Side, the holiday resorts of Sorgun, Titreyen Gol (Blue Flag) and Kizilagac are popular for their sandy beaches and sparkling sea. The atmosphere is relaxed, the accommodation plentiful and the activities endless.