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Centuries ago, the trade caravans that transported goods along the Silk Road from China to Asia Minor found a place to rest at the Kervansaray by the road in Konakli. This oriental inn was commissioned by a Seljuk sultan in the first half of the 13th century. The town of Konakli has just under thirty thousand inhabitants. It stretches between the crystal-clear Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Taurus Mountains to the north. On this side, the slopes of the mountains are covered with seductively scented pine trees, forming the natural northern boundary of the town. We returned to the Turkish Riviera after four years. Back then, we stayed in nearby Alanya. This time, we stayed in Konakli right by the Mediterranean Sea at the Noxinn Deluxe hotel, where we pleasantly spent a week full of relaxation, swimming, and small trips around. We have also prepared answers to your most frequently asked questions about Turkey.
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The journey to the Turkish Riviera
The Turkish Riviera in southwest Turkey is known as the Turquoise Coast. It stretches along the Antalya Gulf with sandy shores of the Mediterranean Sea. After a week-long stay in Turkey in 2019 in the city of Alanya on Cleopatra Beach, this time we visited Konakli, to the fully equipped Nox Inn Deluxe hotel directly on ...
We were able to check in at the Nox Inn Deluxe hotel at 2:00 PM. At the reception, we received an Ultra All-Inclusive bracelet, so we could start enjoying all the services immediately. We could leave our luggage next to the reception. We refreshed ourselves at the bar near the reception and then took a stroll ...
Between the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the peaks of the Taurus Mountains, not far from the city of Alanya, lies the town of Konakli. In the late Roman period, there was a city called Augae. Its ruins are located in the vicinity of Konakli. The capital of the Seljuk Empire was Konya, and the Sultan of that ...
To the east of the Nox Inn Deluxe hotel's beach, a paved promenade begins. It runs along the cliffs, where the waves of the Mediterranean Sea break, and under the rocky slope, where the Šahin Tepesi lookout terrace is situated. At the end of the promenade, there is a small beach called Reis Yunus Ahmet. As we ...
We observed the Šahin Tepesi lookout terrace, the Falcon Hill, above the bay with Reis Yunus Ahmet Beach from the beach of the Nox Inn Deluxe hotel every day. A steep road leading to it from the diving center towards Seaside Green Hill caused many cars to have difficulties, both uphill and downhill ...
On the right side of the D400 road from Antalya to Alanya, towards the sea in Konakli, are the ruins of the Roman city of Augae. This coastal city of ancient Pamphylia, whose capital was Side, was founded in the late Roman period (300 to 350 AD). The buildings are in a very dilapidated condition, with some ...
Bazaars are among the most sought-after Turkish traditions. In every city and almost every village, they have their own bazaar. They take place at least once a week and last from morning until evening. In addition to a pleasant stroll amidst a wide range of colors and scents, it is possible to listen to customers as they ...
The journey back through the Balkans
Our second vacation in Turkey has ended. It was as beautiful as the first one in Turkey 2019. We relaxed and got to know the local sights and culture through several trips. We visited the town of Konakli and its bazaar, climbed up to the Šahin Tepesi lookout terrace, and relaxed in the wild waves at Reis Beach ...
This photo gallery includes pictures from the trip by plane to the resort of Konakli in Turkey in 2023. It features the Nox Inn Deluxe hotel and the served meals, the town of Konakli, a trip to the Šahin Tepesi lookout terrace, a trip to Reis Yunus Ahmet beach, a visit to the Roman ruins, and shopping at a ...