A well-know district for its iconic Konyaaltı Beach parallel to the Beydağ mountains located at the western end of Antalya.
The Konyaalti region starts from the point where the cliffs end in the western part of the city and extends for 4-5 km to the Antalya port.
Population: 214,053 (2025)
Location: It is located in the west of Antalya, on the Mediterranean coast.
Featured Places: Konyaaltı Beach, Antalya Cable Car, Aquarium, 5M Migros Mall, Antalya FC Stadium
Official City Website: www.konyaalti.bel.tr
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: Let's Get to Know Konyaalti
2. Konyaalti: Modern History and Culture
3. Must-Do-Experiences in Konyaalti Neighborhood
It is located on the Antalya-Kemer highway and is a popular spot for local and foreign tourists.
According to the settlement map of Anatolian Civilizations, Konyaalti is located within the borders of Lycia. Lycia borders Pamphylia. The name of the city of the Lycian civilization, known to date back to 30 BC, located in the Konyaalti region is Olbia.
It is estimated that the region called Konyaaltı today was called "Koyaltı" until the end of the 20th century due to Antalya's location on the cliffs, and that over time it became Konyaaltı in the public language. The area during the Ottoman Empire, hosted residents engaged in agriculture and fishing.
With the foundation of the Republic, there were important developments in Konyaaltı, as in other regions of Turkey. Especially with the development of tourism, the region became one of the favorite places of local and foreign tourists.
Akdeniz University was founded in Antalya in 1982. The establishment of the university significantly affected the social, cultural and economic structure of Konyaaltı and Antalya.
Watch a game at Antalya FC Stadium: Cheer on the local football team.
Corendon Airlines Park Antalya Stadium, Meltem, 3802. Sk., 07030 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye
Ride the Antalya Cable Car: enjoy breathtaking panoramic views
Explore the Antalya Aquarium: World’s Biggest Tunnel Aquarium
Shop at 5M Migros Mall: Find a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.
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