PLACES OF INTEREST  – Landmarks

Among other attractions, the following places are of great interest and cultural relevance in Turkey :

Aspendos, Side, Myra, Phaselis, Kekova, Termessos, Olympos, Patara, Chimeras, Perge, Saklikent, national parks, Manavgat – Kursunlu – Duden waterfalls, Karain and Insuyu caves, and ancient cities.

Places of interest close to Club Ali Bey Manavgat:

Kizilagac village:
Distance from Club Ali Bey Manavgat: 2 km. This charming farming village has a shopping centre with around 200 shops as well as 2 pharmacies.

Manavgat: 
Distance from Club Ali Bey Manavgat: 13 km. You can travel here via Dolmus shared taxi or private taxi. Attractions include Manavgat waterfalls, Oymapinar dam, Manavgat dam and the Manavgat river. There is a market (bazaar) every Monday and Thursday.

Side:
Distance from Club Ali Bey Manavgat: 18 km. Side is an ancient town with a small harbour. The town boasts an ancient theatre and historical ruins as well as an idyllic long beach . Side also offers plenty of entertainment and has a long road bursting with shops. There is a market (bazaar) every Saturday.

Alanya:  
Distance from Club Ali Bey Manavgat: 47 km. Attractions include Damlatas cave and Alanya castle. This modern city offers impressive tourist facilities, with plenty of opportunity for shopping and entertainment. There is a market (bazaar) every Friday.

Antalya :  
Distance from Club Ali Bey Manavgat: 86 km. Antalya is one of Turkey 's major tourist centres. It is famous for its marina, mosques, tombs, museums and waterfalls. Antalya contributes significantly to the Turkish economy through its carpet weaving and jewellery handicrafts. The nearest airport to the Ali Bey clubs is at Antalya .

Aspendos:
Distance from Antalya : 45 km (additional distance from Club Ali Bey Manavgat: 40 km). Aspendos was built in the Roman times. One of its main attractions is the 50-metre-high Aspendos theatre with a capacity of 15000 people. During the summer months it puts on open-air concerts, opera and ballet performances.

Perge:  
Distance from Antalya : 18 km (additional distance from Club Ali Bey Manavgat: 68 km). Perge was built by the Hittites in the 1500s as a major settlement in the region. This is where the first Christian groups settled in the area. Attractions include the ancient theatre, marble columns and mosaic fountain in 3 pieces.