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Antalya Holidays
Antalya can be found on the coast known as the Turkish Riviera. Antalya holidays offer secluded coves, ancient cities and harbours, seaside towns, sparkling seas and soaring cliffs. Antalya provides an excellent base for exploring the small towns nearby, as well as caves, waterfalls and Roman ruins, including Perge and the mountain-top remains of Termessos. The area at the back of Antalya - the Taurus Mountains, famed for their pine forests - is as stunning as the attractive, restaurant-lined seafront.
Currency in Antalya
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions, but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas. ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as payment.
Holidays in Antalya
Antalya's lovely main beach is great for relaxing and also provides a wide spectrum of watersports. Either side of Antalya there are other beautiful beaches to explore. If you fancy something more active, there is shopping galore available and it is not only entertaining but it also offers plenty of picturesque photo opportunities. As well as the small local shops, there are also several large, modern shopping malls around the old town.
Language in Antalya
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood in the main tourist areas.
Nightlife in Antalya
Antalya has a lively nightlife, centred on a wide variety of clubs and bars. Most of the bars also double as disco's, and many of the all-inclusive hotels in the area offer floor shows and entertainment. The bars along the waterfront cater for those who are looking for a more relaxing chilled out evening.