Antalya is famous as the number one summer tourist destination in Turkey , as its name is associated with charming sandy beaches and sun. However, some people do not know that it is a great place for winter tourism and skiing, as the peaks of the Taurus Mountains surrounding Antalya are covered with pure white snow during the winter months and until the end of spring.

If you are thinking of visiting Antalya in winter, you can visit the following places:

Saklikent Ski Center

This wonderful center is located on the western side of Antalya city center , 50 kilometers away, on the slopes of the Taurus Mountains , and is approximately 2,550 meters above sea level. The center attracts tourists increasingly every year, especially when the snowfall season begins on the highlands in November. The skiing season usually begins at the end of December and continues until April. Saklikent Resort includes many mountain facilities and houses. There is also a small hotel, several restaurants, cafes, and a service center for renting clothes and ski equipment.

Olympus Teleferik

The Olympos cable car was opened in 2007 on a mountain range called Olympos , overlooking the Mediterranean coast. The cable car starts from the Tekirova area of ​​Kemer , which is 15 kilometers away and 60 kilometers away from the center of Antalya .

The cable car offers wonderful suspended aerial rides, taking you from the sea to the mountain between the magic of the blue sea and the splendor of the white peaks to the summit of Tahtalı, which is about 2,365 meters above sea level. The journey distance from the starting station to the summit of the mountain is about 4 kilometers and takes about ten minutes. There are also several cafes, a restaurant, and shops selling antiques and souvenirs on the summit of Tahtalı.

Antalya Aquarium

Antalya Aquarium is located in the center of Antalya , and represents a living model of the amazing marine world, and provides a unique cultural entertainment experience. It has the longest underwater tunnel, reaching about 131 meters in length, surrounded by thousands of marine creatures. It also gives you the opportunity to swim with non-wild sharks in special swimming pools located on the roof of the museum under the supervision of specialists from the aquarium staff. There is also the "Snow World" hall, Kar Dünyası, which is the largest in the world, as natural snow covers about 15 thousand square meters, and includes snow houses (Eskimo houses) and ski areas.

Old City "Kaleiçi"

It is the old part of Antalya , or what is known as the old city, where Antalya was founded and built during the rule of the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman empires, and each of these civilizations left its mark on the city and its architecture.

The old city is located in the eastern part of the city center of Antalya , and it still maintains its ancient form with its walls, narrow streets, and shops, in addition to the clear influence of the Ottoman civilization in shaping the city with its mosques and tall minarets. There are also many shops selling traditional antiques and gifts on both sides of the alleys of "Kaliçi" , which can be visited and wandered around.