The picturesque old town of Antalya, Turkey’s Mediterranean jewel, is known as ‘Kaleiçi’, literally ‘within the citadel’. It is a maze of narrow winding streets leading down to the harbour, in the shelter of the ancient city walls. Antalya hotels in the old town are intimate, mostly housed in restored Ottoman mansions, and the Marina Residence is one of the most luxurious. The old narrow streets of the old town make it the ideal place to soak up the atmosphere around the charming harbour of Antalya. Turkey’s traditional wooden sailing boats, known as gulets leave from here to explore the beautiful coast and its hidden caves.

For the active there are plenty of watersports available from the larger sandy beach of Lara just outside the town, as well as walking, climbing and caving in the mountains surrounding Antalya. Turkey’s most impressive waterfalls and unusual caves are situated in this region, which is one of great natural beauty.

There is a wealth of history to explore in the vicinity of Antalya - Turkey’s best known sites such as the ruins of the ancient cities of Pamphylia, for example. The huge amphitheatre at Side is one of the most impressive in the Mediterranean, not least due to its beachfront location. Aspendos has the best-preserved theatre in Asia Minor, the setting for many concerts, including the famous Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival which takes place in early summer, and Perge too is well worth a visit.

With a mild climate even in winter, Antalya is a year-round destination. This year we are also offering it as a versatile short break – perfect for golfers, spa enthusiasts, history buffs, bargain-hunters and sun-seekers alike. Stay at the Marina Residence, one of the most luxurious of the Antalya hotels, perfectly situated in the heart of the old town.