Which is better Alanya or Antalya?

Alanya is younger, livelier and is more the ‘Benidorm’ of the Turkish Riviera complete with relatively high-rise, dense development. The beach at Alanya is generally on the other side of a busy road. As was pointed out, Alanya is roughly twice as far from Antalya airport as Side.

Is driving in Antalya safe?

Driving in Antalya is safe and google map works very fine. Just take care of driving in farm roads near airport because it is very narrow and google map like that road because it has no traffic stops. Parking is not issue and available in most tourist areas.

Is Antalya like Marmaris?

Antalya and Marmaris might look like they’d be pretty similar on paper – the towns are relatively close to each other On the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and both are known as major summertime getaways. But they’re actually very different. Marmaris is different in that it really rose to fame as a tourist hotspot.

Where are the best places to live in Antalya?

As one of Antalya’s oldest tourist resorts, the coastal Lara beach neighbourhood is also a firm favourite with foreigners of many nationalities who live there all year round. Sandy beaches and the warm Mediterranean waters are a big lure.

Where are the best places to live in Turkey?

Whether you want to buy property or rent, a long list making up the best places to live in Antalya, Turkey, presents you with the Turkish Mediterranean lifestyle in all its glory.

How is the weather in Antalya?

Generally favorable on Antalya, but not perfect. The weather was excellent (~26 C almost every day) and the nature of the city is absolutely stunning. The mountains on the west side of the city seem to just explode out of the ocean and it’s special to see. That said, the built environment is pretty uninspiring.

What is it like to live in the Bodrum area?

Bodrum is an overpriced (central) but quite beautiful (surrounding villages/quays) place, mainly made up of the retirement residences of educated rather educated, secular population. There are amazing quays in driving distance that wouldn’t be any different than beautiful coasts of Bali or Thailand.