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Is the holiday in Turkish Riviera Antalya worth it?

I am visiting Antalya for the first time. The plane ride took us three hours. We received a welcome at the airport. Of course, we had paid for the ultra-inclusive package. Upon arrival, we were offered to visit the restaurant to eat. The hotel's restaurant was actually open twenty-four hours a day. After we were accommodated, we toured the complex. Since it was late, we sat at the bar, which was open 24 hours. The hotel itself had several bars, a disco, and a restaurant next to the beach. You can eat at this beachside restaurant instead of going to the hotel when you're at the beach during the day. I noticed security on the beach, inside the hotel yard, and at the entrance itself. It was also twenty-four hours. Food in restaurants is plentiful. It gave me the impression that the alcohol was  legal. I thought that if I ordered a twelve-year whiskey, I would be served something worse. However, since I only ordered a single twelve-year whiskey, they provided me with what I needed. During the day, they do various activities for the guests in the pool or around it. There are entertainers for small children as well. I enjoyed the nightly performances at the summer theater the most. In a word, have fun and don't think about it. You can order drinks everywhere, and they always serve you just by waving to the staff. The most intriguing thing is that I did not visit their cafe because it was a Starbucks. There was definitely always a queue, and the drinks were at the hotel's expense. In front of the hotel, there are several offices for excursions. If you're interested in rafting, they can arrange for a vehicle to transport you. If you want an excursion to explore the surroundings up to a hundred kilometers, no problem. But this is additionally paid. I would rather not advertise only this hotel. I believe this is the common practice for most hotels. Therefore, many people continue to visit these hotels near Antalya. I had never been in a warmer sea before. Everywhere, you need a towel when you go out. The water was actually clean. It's difficult to swim underwater. The salt water itself lifts you to the surface. In the city of Antalya, except for the old city, there are no more houses. Only four- or five-story buildings of modern construction remain. I hope that they will not replace the old city, and the breath of the old that has been in this city for 2-3 thousand years will disappear. The area boasts an abundance of historical sites. I also liked their steep, high, and somewhat snow-white mountains. The aquarium and museums are worth a visit. However, I didn't get to experience everything. I rate the service and everything else as excellent. The evidence shows that many people return there, which suggests it's consistently excellent. If you have not vacationed in Antalya, I can only recommend it.


Author Sezgin Ismailov

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