What do you know about Pamphylia in Türkiye?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Pamphylia or Pamfilya, a region located in the southern Mediterranean region of Turkey, and enjoys large sandy beaches and many Roman ruins, which makes it a suitable destination for swimming lovers and those passionate about history.

What do you know about this region and its most popular tourist destinations and attractions?

Pamphylia occupies the northern coasts of the Gulf of Antalya, a large area of the Mediterranean Sea, and some inland places. Pamphylia is also one of the rare large coastal plains in western Turkey's Mediterranean region, in addition to large and long sandy beaches.

In modern administrative terms, the Pamphylia region sleeps on the central and eastern two-thirds of the province of Antalya.

largest cities

• Antalya, the largest city and the center of the region.
• Aksu, a small town close to Lara, Kundu, and Bergi.
• Alanya, a coastal and historical tourist city dating back to the Seljuks.
• Belek, famous for its golf courses amidst pine forests.
• Kumköy, a seaside resort near the ancient city of Sayde.
• Manavgat, a center for visiting the nearby waterfalls.
• Serik, a small town near Aspendos.
• Side, a beach resort with some protected Roman ruins.

Other tourist destinations

Köprülü National Park, located 92 kilometers northeast of Antalya, the park is based on the deep Köprülü Valley, famous for its Roman bridge and restaurants serving fresh salmon.

Saklıkent Ski Resort, located 45 km west of Antalya, can enjoy snowboarding from November to May.

Termessos, an ancient Pisidian city nestled among the mountains 30 kilometers northwest of Antalya, is one of the best preserved ancient cities in Turkey.

How to get there:

The only international airport in the region is Antalya International Airport and it is located in the outskirts of the city of Antalya. Another domestic airport, which opened in 2010 and started receiving some international flights only during the holiday seasons, is Gazipaşa Airport, about 50 km southeast of Alanya.

For rental car owners, you can take the D400 highway, which enters the area from the eastern and western ends and passes through the coastal areas, connecting all major coastal cities and towns.