Antalya
Rent prices falling in Antalya as Russians leave the city
Rent and home prices in the province of Antalya on the Mediterranean coast, have been declining as many Russians, which constitute the largest group of foreigners living in the city, are relocating to Serbia and Dubai.
Rents and home prices skyrocketed in the city after thousands of Russians and Ukrainians arrived in Antalya after the war broke out between the two countries.
Antalya, Istanbul among most visited cities in world: Data
Data from the "Top 100 City Destinations" index for 2023 by Euromonitor International reveals Antalya and Istanbul as two of the world's most visited cities, with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) describing the southern city as a hidden gem.
5th Tour of Antalya kicks off
Featuring four different challenging stages this time, the fifth Tour of Antalya kicked off on Feb. 8 with 25 teams and 175 cyclists from 16 countries.
Speaking at the press conference, Turkish Cycling Federation President Emin Müftüoğlu said that the federation has completed its 100th anniversary.
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Charred landscape of southern provinces coming back to life
The charred landscapes of the southern provinces of Antalya and Muğla marred by the devastating forest fires in 2021 are now witnessing a remarkable rebirth.
The fires that burned for two weeks started in Manavgat-Antalya on Jul. 28, 2021, and spread to Muğla's Köyceğiz district the next day. The blazes were brought under control on Aug. 12.
Flower exports to Europe surge before Valentine’s Day
In the heart of Türkiye's cut flower production hub, the southwestern province of Antalya, preparations for Valentine's Day are in full swing, with a noteworthy demand from Europe worth a staggering $7 million in vibrant flower exports.
Hotel prices rise most in Antalya last year
Antalya, Türkiye's famous holiday destination, led the increase in hotel prices last year, according to the data from the Hotel Association of Türkiye (TÜROB).
The average daily rate (ADR) was 172.1 euros in 2023 at Antalya's hotels, up 19.35 percent from the previous year. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 8 percent to 96.8 euros.
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Antalya’s Necropolis Museum: Glass pathways to ancient world
The Necropolis Museum in the southern province of Antalya, which was once used as a bus terminal and market area, takes its visitors on a historical journey through glass walkways following excavations conducted in the area.
Animals can't hibernate amid prolonged summer conditions
The unseasonably warm weather in the tourist hot spot region of Antalya and the prolonged summer conditions have disrupted the hibernation patterns of bear families and turtles, causing stress among the animals.
Police confirm body washed ashore of missing girl in Antalya
The police have confirmed that one of the nine bodies washed up on the southern coasts of the country is that of an 18-year-old girl who went missing for approximately two weeks.
Merve Şevval Elmas, a first-year gastronomy student at Akdeniz University, had been reported missing by her family since Jan. 4.
More bodies found in south, likely tied to migrant boat wreck
Turkish authorities have found three more bodies washed up on southern coasts, with the first official statement noting that the latest discoveries could be the result of a sinking migrant boat.