Skip to content

Hiking in Antalya: Where to Go on a Walk in Antalya

    This article may contain compensated links. Learn more in our disclaimer.


    Where to go hiking in Antalya?

    What are the best places for walks in and near Antalya? To be honest, for me personally Antalya was a pleasant surprise. I had never imagined it to be such a beautiful city with lots of bike paths, dotted with beautiful parks and guarded by high mountains from one side. So, I won’t surprise you anymore by saying that there are quite a few nice places to go for a walk in Antalya.

    Here are some of my favorites.

    More: Best Day Trips From Antalya, Turkey, Best Hotels in Antalya For Every Budget (For Independent Travelers)

    Where to Go on a Walk in Antalya?

    What are the best places for hiking in Antalya?

    Because, clearly, Antalya isn’t only the all inclusive resorts its famous for. Antalya is so much more. It’s a bustling city with a very pretty old town. There are mountains and the sea. And there are cool historical sites.

    1. Lycian Way

    Lycian Way trail mark
    Lycian Way trail mark

    DISTANCE: up to your preference

    Lycian Way is the longest of Turkey’s hiking trails. In total the trail is over 310 miles / 500 km in length. The trail starts on the outskirts of Antalya, near the Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisleri cable car station. Everyone thinking of hiking in Turkey, learns of this hiking trail. At first – near Antalya – you are walking on the road, once in a while passing by some local people’s houses.

    Just an hour of walking later you already forget that you are so close to a busy and bustling city. You are surrounded by mountains and the village life.

    Lycian Way sign

    There is very little of traffic on this road, so it’s also safe for cycling.

    2. Scenic Hike Next to Cable Car Station

    Scenic hike in Antalya
    Scenic hike in Antalya

    DISTANCE: around 4 miles / 6.4 km in total

    The trail is located right on the outskirts of the city. It’s very easy to follow, and is very easy to get to using public transportation. So, if you’re up for some small adventure while in Antalya, and you love scenic views, then this Antalya hiking trail is the right thing for you to check out. There are 2 other hiking trails nearby.

    It’s a gravel road all the way to the top.

    Read more: Scenic Hike in Antalya

    3. Konayaaltı Trail

    Konayaaltı trail marking
    Konayaaltı trail marking

    Another trail in the same area as both above mentioned.

    Konayaaltı trail is a part of the Lycian Way, like a small extra (as it’s a loop). It starts on the same gravel road like the above mentioned scenic hike leading to the top of the mountain.

    4. Konyaalti Beach

    Konyaalti Beach
    Konyaalti Beach 4.3 miles / 7 km

    DISTANCE: 8.6 miles / 14 km (from one end to another and back)

    Konyaalti is the most popular beach in Antalya city.

    It’s a long beach which makes it also a great place for walking in Antalya. Walking from one end to another, and back, can also take you a full day — if you stop for some drinks, ice cream and lunch on the way.

    There is also a bike path next to the Konyaalti beach.

    5. Atatürk Kültür Parkı

    View from the Ataturk Kultur Park
    View from the Ataturk Kultur Park

    DISTANCE: around 4.66 miles / 7.5 km one way

    Atatürk Kültür Parkı is a great place because of two reasons.

    It’s close to the old town and it offers beautiful views of the Konyaalti Beach area, the most popular beach in Antalya. Situated both close to the beach and in walking distance from the old town, it’s a very cool place to go for a walk in Antalya. It’s also a great place to hide from the sun, if and when it gets too hot for you.

    You can go for cycling and walking there.

    Read more: Atatürk Kültür Parkı, Antalya

    6. Walk From Antalya Old Town to Falez Park

    Trees in Karaalioglu Park, Antalya
    Karaalioglu Park, Antalya

    DISTANCE: around 4 miles / 6.4 km in total

    It’s just a lovely place to go for a walk in Antalya.

    It starts right from the old town in the city center, and offers beautiful views of the sea and the nearby mountains. It’s especially nice here shortly before the sunset and right after the sunrise. For most part it goes along the coast, but you’re on top of a cliff, and there’s no beach here in this part of the city.

    Read more: Easy Walk From Antalya Old Town to Falez Park

    7. Area of the Lower Duden Waterfall

    Duden Waterfall Antalya
    Duden Waterfall, Antalya

    DISTANCE: up to your preference

    There is a beautiful waterfall in Antalya.

    It’s called Lower Duden waterfall, and it’s situated on the outskirts of the city. Since the waterfall is right on the coast and falls into the Mediterranean sea, it’s both a beautiful place to go on a walk to and also a very unique place to visit in Antalya. Yes, you can also go on a walk from Antalya old town all the way to this waterfall.

    There is a bike path all the way to Duden Waterfall.

    Read more: Lower Duden Waterfall, Antalya

    8. Perge Ancient City

    Walking next to columns in Perge

    DISTANCE / TIME: minimum of 2 hours

    This place is both big and impressive.

    Not surprisingly it’s the top archeological site in Antalya.

    You can easily spend hours walking around this place. There is also a short trail going to the top of the hill next to this ancient city. You can take this trail to see the city from above. In 2021, the entrance fee is 50 TL.

    Read more: Perge and Aspendos From Antalya On Your Own

    Have you been to Antalya? Did you go hiking in Antalya or somewhere in the region? What was your experience? Did you go to any of these places mentioned above?

    1. Book Your Flight. Find cheap flights using Kiwi.com, Momondo.com. Or subscribe to Dollar Flight Club, if you don’t want to be searching for the flights yourself. Kiwi currently is my first choice.

    2. Book Your Accommodation. Booking.com, Agoda.com and Airbnb. I use Booking and Agoda at least a dozen times a year, and Airbnb – when looking for a long-term stay. My best tip is to ALWAYS compare the price. Sometimes the same hotel is cheaper on Booking.com, other times – on Agoda. Always compare the price!

    3. Buy Your Travel Insurance. Ekta and SafetyWings are two companies I can recommend. Ekta offers some extra benefits, that will be important for those doing some higher risk activities (make sure to choose the right plan!), while SafetyWings is better for digital nomads. SafetyWings is also very affordable.


    Disclaimer for Amazon Associates: MakeAdventureHappen.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Tags: