Free Places to Visit in Antalya

Atatürk House Museum

According to the promotional document by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on muze.gov.tr, the museum can be visited free of charge. The museum features documents related to Atatürk's visits to Antalya and a room exhibiting some of his personal belongings; it is ideal for a short stop in the city centre.

Antalya Toy Museum

As one of the cultural venues operated by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, this museum is located on the street leading down to the Kaleiçi Marina. Local news sources report that it is open to visitors free of charge. The collection appeals both to children and to adults wishing to rediscover the toys of their own childhood.

Please check the official websites of the museums for visiting hours, and visit muze.gov.tr for Ministry-run museums.

Muratpaşa Municipality operates five public beaches at the foot of the cliffs between Konyaaltı and Lara: Erenkuş Halk Plajı, Erdal İnönü, İnciraltı Halk Plajı, Mobil Halk Plajı, and Konserve Koyu Halk Plajı. According to the mayor's statement, these beaches are managed directly by the municipality with a free public beach ethos and have received Blue Flag awards. The Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism also notes that entry to the cliff beaches is free of charge, though some services like sunbeds and snack kiosks are paid. İnciraltı is accessed via an elevator descending the cliffs; operation of the beaches has not been transferred to any private company.

In Kaş, Kaş Belediyesi Halk Plajı on the Çukurbağ Peninsula is also listed as free entry in the promotional materials of the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. The public beach sections of the city's large sandy shores, Konyaaltı Plajı and Lara Plajı, are open to the public as well.

• Blue Flag status is renewed annually; check the current list.
• Sunbed and umbrella services may incur a fee.

Karaalioğlu Parkı is a city park stretching along the cliffs south of Kaleiçi; with views of the bay and Beydağları, it is one of the city's favorite lookout points. Hıdırlık Kulesi at the tip of the park can be viewed from the outside. Towards Konyaaltı, Atatürk Kültür Parkı and Kepez's Dokuma Park are also large, publicly accessible city parks; Dokuma Park features walking trails and children's playgrounds. In the summer months, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality has also hosted free open-air cinema screenings at Konyaaltı Beach Park, accessible upon registration; the program is announced annually by the municipality.

The historical fabric of Kaleiçi is like an open-air museum; strolling its streets is free. Hadrian's Gate (Üçkapılar) is the Roman gate at the entrance to Kaleiçi and can be viewed simply by walking past. Yivli Minare and Kesik Minare (Korkut Camii) are also situated along the walking route. The mosques are open for worship; please avoid visiting during prayer times and dress respectfully. A walk along the quayside at Kaleiçi Yat Limanı is also free. For a detailed route, check out our Kaleiçi Guide on the website.