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Hadrian’s Gate

First stop on our tour of Antalya’s old city is the Hadrian’s Gate.  The gate was  built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited Antalya in the year 130. It has three arched gates and used to be a two story structure. According to the legend, Sultan Belkis, the Queen of Sheba, is said […]

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Sand Castles

After a rather disappointing dinner at the Ottoman restaurant, mainly because of bad service, we set off once again for a bit of a stroll across the beach.  Not only to take in the great views but also to enjoy a bit of the summer breeze coming off the Mediterranean, perfect for cooling off after a […]

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The Pier

Another part of the complex where we are staying in Antalya is a huge beach with 2000 loungers, beds, and cabanas.  The best part of the beach though is the pier.  The pier itself is on two levels with lots of loungers and a bar that serves refreshments from dusk to dawn.  It is always […]

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Checked in

The only downside of coming early is the waiting to check it.  After sitting around and looking at the world go by for what seemed like forever we have finally checked in.  The room is exactly as expected if not better.  We have a great 2 bedroom suite with a large living room and a […]

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