🏛️ Kaleiçi – Antalya Old Town

Kaleiçi is the historic heart of Antalya, with Roman walls, winding Ottoman alleys, stone houses with wooden balconies, charming cafés, and artisan shops. A perfect place for walking and photography by day or night, close to the marina and city beaches.

📍 Location

• Central Antalya – near the Old Marina (Yat Limanı).
• 📍 Google Maps – Kaleiçi

✨ Highlights in Kaleiçi

• 🧱 Hadrian’s Gate – iconic Roman arch at the entrance.
• 🗼 Clock Tower and Kale Kapısı Square – lively hub of the area.
• 🕌 Kesik Minare (Broken Minaret) – historic church/mosque.
• ⚓ Old Marina – boats, short cruises, and beautiful views.
• 🏠 Restored Ottoman houses – boutique hotels, restaurants, and cafés.

🛶 Things to Do

• 🚶‍♀️ Stroll the cobbled alleys and photograph doors and wooden balconies.
• 🛍️ Shop for crafts (leather, pottery, handmade jewelry, souvenirs).
• ⛵ Take a boat tour from the marina to nearby beaches/coves (45–90 minutes).
• 📸 Watch the sunset from the harbor walls overlooking the gulf.

🍴 Suggested Restaurants & Cafés

• Seafood restaurants by the marina – dining with gulf views.
• Charming cafés in Ottoman houses – Turkish breakfast and tea.
• Traditional Turkish eateries (kebabs, mantı, börek) in the alleys.

🌃 Nightlife

• Small live-music bars inside historic houses.
• Restaurants with warm lighting and romantic courtyards.
• Evening stroll at the marina with local vendors.

🚇 How to Get There

• 🚋 Antalya Tram to Kale Kapısı or İsmetpaşa stations, then a short walk.
• 🚌 City buses to Kale Kapısı Square.
• 🚖 Taxi/private transfer from Lara/Belek hotels (20–45 minutes).

💡 Tips

• 👟 Wear comfortable shoes – cobblestone streets and slopes.
• 🕯️ Evening is magical for photography, though busy in high season.
• 💳 Carry some cash for small shops.
• 🅿️ Parking available around the outer walls – streets inside are narrow.

🌟 Nearby Attractions

• 🏖️ Mermerli Beach – small beach below the walls.
• 🏛️ Antalya Museum – Lycian/Roman artifacts (short tram/bus ride).
• 🌊 Lower Düden Waterfall – 20–30 minutes’ drive to the sea cliff falls.

🌐 Useful Links

• Kaleiçi reviews: Tripadvisor
• Walking/boat tours: GetYourGuide – Antalya
• Area map: Google Maps