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Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: pookie on February 05, 2009, 16:52:30 PM

We thought we'd have a couple of days 'down south' when we visit in June.  I hear theres lots of nice places to explore and Lottie is particular keen to visit the Aqua Park :D Can any one recommend a nice B&B in Kaleici ? or recommend some places we should visit ?  (Is Olimpos worth a stop ?) (Kekova ?)  Thank you from The Pookies [:X]

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: Scunner on February 05, 2009, 17:03:49 PM

Aspendos shouldn't be missed: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspendos

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: wickwilly on February 05, 2009, 18:12:04 PM

Hi Pookie. A very pretty little hotel in Kaleici is the Aspen. Its an old ottoman house thats been converted but has still retained its character. Its only a few minutes stroll down to the beach next to the old harbour.They were asking 80Lira for a single room in June last year but managed to get the price down to 40 Lira.Check it out on the web. I have a card somewhere with phone number which I will email you when I can find it.Highly recommended.

WW

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: Colwyn on February 05, 2009, 18:40:36 PM

As ever, Tom Brosnahan offers good advice - http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/med/Antalya/sights/kaleici.html

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: pookie on February 05, 2009, 19:41:30 PM

Thanks everyone.  The Aspen sounds just what we were looking for, we wanted something close to the harbour, but traditional and a good base to explore from.  Aspendos was on our list, but I wasn't sure how close it was to Antalya, we'll definitely give that a go, and if we can get tickets for ballet during our stay that would be fantastic.  Thanks for all your comments - keep them coming !  - I'm not sure 2-3 days are going to be enough !

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: tribalelder on February 05, 2009, 20:00:10 PM

Try this one www.alppasa.com Went there October last year very good....buffet breakfast and dinner .....more than you could eat.   Close to the harbour and just inside the Old city walls. :)

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: pookie on February 05, 2009, 20:08:18 PM

ohhh, Tribalelder, that looks absolutely perfect......

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: Firo on February 05, 2009, 20:44:10 PM

Tribalelder,
Have bookmarked that place it looks wonderful.
thanks
Fi

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: Lucy on February 06, 2009, 08:32:08 AM

theres a lot of places to stay inside the walls why dont you try searching on google? Me and my bf were in Antalya in Jan and we walked past the Alppasa and it looked reallt nice.

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: pookie on February 06, 2009, 08:50:23 AM

Lucy   - have tried google, but thought personal recommendation would be best.  Thanks all.

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: apollo on February 06, 2009, 08:59:53 AM

Some places to visit.

Perge, Düden waterfalls,Kursunlu waterfalls,Ataturk house,Museum ,cable car ride near Kemer, Lara beach.Ataturk parki.Side.Aspendos.Cam pyramid for cultural events.Termessos.The caves at Kahrain.

Don't do a boat trip. They are rubbish compared with what you get in Fethiye!

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: pookie on February 06, 2009, 11:23:37 AM

oh, Apollo - think we need a full week now !   My books don't seem to have anything about the caves or the Kursunlu waterfalls - both sound interesting.  I'll have to do some more investigating.  Thank you.   Any photos ?

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: apollo on February 06, 2009, 13:33:04 PM

I have some photos somewhere. When I find them I will try and post them. There is also the mini or model city.

For the evenings.
Near the clock tower above Kaleiçi there is a new large fountain. Music is played, the fountains dance and colours change etc. You can spend a relaxing half hour sitting there.

There is also Beach Park on Konyaalti(near the Sheraton)There are lots of restaurants, it gets very busy. A tram ride from Kaleiçi to the end of the track a stroll down to and along the promenade, there are beach side cafes and bars and behind them are the main restaurants.Then walk or taxi back home.

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: littlereddevil on March 31, 2011, 11:13:33 AM

Decided to take a few days in Kaleici next month.Still the same hotel recommendations 2 years on?

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: tribalelder on March 31, 2011, 14:52:21 PM

You could add www.pudingsuite.com

Title: Antalya (Kaleici)
Post by: Liz 101 on April 12, 2011, 16:23:42 PM

Or check out laterooms.com they were showing loads of hotels in that area of Antalya earlier in the year