- The best resort - Antalya or Kemer?
- Delicious Turkish cuisine
- Entertainment and attractions in Turkey
How can you refuse to rest in a country where "all inclusive", where the cleanest beaches and the sea, mountains and valleys, where the incomparable shopping and the abyss of attractions. The only difficulty is how not to make a mistake in choosing a resort and a hotel, especially if the difference between them is almost invisible. So, Antalya or Kemer - which city will win the battle for the vacationer?
The best resort - Antalya or Kemer?
Antalya
The overwhelming majority of tourists encounter Antalya only in transit, it is here that the largest airport in the country is located, which every second receives guests from different parts of the world. Those who stay in this city will not be disappointed - chic hotels, restaurants and dance halls, nightclubs and endless shops, attractions and entertainment.
Kemer is significantly inferior to Antalya in terms of its area, but this does not prevent it from being especially popular with Russian tourists. The main advantage of Kemer, or rather of many of its hotels, is the all-inclusive system. In turn, a large number of Russian-speaking tourists led to the fact that the staff of many hotels speaks fluent Russian.
There are many squares, streets and streets in Kemer, but tourists love Liman most of all, since it is here that the center of resort life is located - many shops, souvenir shops, discos and restaurants. Young people are especially happy that there are nightclubs and dance halls, where the fun continues until the early morning.
Delicious Turkish cuisine
One of the most notable dishes in restaurants is the Grid fish, which is found only in the Mediterranean Sea. After baking in salt, it acquires a unique taste and remains in the memory of tasters for a long time.
Also, guests cannot forget the aroma of Turkish sweets for a long time, and boxes with Turkish delight are becoming the most popular Turkish souvenir. From drinks, guests prefer Turkish coffee, brewed on hot sand and instant tea, which is constantly drunk by the locals.
Top 10 must-try Turkish dishes
Entertainment and attractions in Turkey
Antalya
Antalya is a large resort city that has preserved many historical monuments and architectural sights. The most attractive for tourists are the following: Yivli Mosque, a visiting card of Antalya; Hadrian's Gate, erected in honor of the arrival of the famous Roman emperor; Iskele Mosque; Seljuk Khan caravanserai. Lovers of historical artifacts will be able to visit the expositions of the Ataturk House-Museum, the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums. Guests who adore natural monuments go to the national parks located in the vicinity of Antalya.
Top 10 attractions of Antalya
In Kemer, there are many places of interest for tourists who would like to get to know more about Turkey, its rich history and culture. One of the most visited places by guests is called Yoruk Park. Rather, it is an open-air museum that introduces Turkish ethnography in all its glory and diversity. You can see how the ancient nomadic Turks lived, their utensils, restored dwellings, workshops and works of art. A special offer is tasting the traditional food of nomadic peoples.
Phaselis, an ancient Lycian city, can be found in the vicinity of Kemer. This city was founded before our era and was considered one of the largest ports on the coast. Today, only ruins remain of it, in which warehouses and baths, a theater and public premises are easily guessed.
Of the natural attractions located in the vicinity of Kemer, the Tahtali Mountain attracts attention. Climbing to its top is easy if you use the Olympos cable car, the first to appear in its time in Europe. Travel time will be only 10 minutes, but at the top of the mountain, tourists will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area. Another attractive peak is Mount Yanartash, nicknamed "Fiery" because of the regularly appearing flames.
Attractions and entertainment on vacation in Kemer
Kemer
Comparing two excellent Turkish resorts did not help to identify a real leader, but did help to find the main differences in recreation and entertainment. Therefore, Antalya is chosen by foreign guests who:
- want to be at the epicenter of resort life and get new impressions every day;
- adore religious and cultural monuments and historical sites;
- partial to well-cooked fish.
Travelers from Russia and other foreign countries will go to Kemer, who:
- would like to have a relatively relaxing holiday;
- they like to walk along the main tourist streets of the resorts;
- they love getting to know the ancient history of the country.
