Is Konyaalti area in Antalya suitable for long-term stay? Konyalti microdistricts: Arapsuyu, Altynkum, Liman, Gyursu and others.
Location
One of the youngest, fastest growing and most prestigious areas of Antalya is the Liman microdistrict in the Konyaalti region."Liman" in Turkish means "port, harbor for ships."
In the east, the Liman microdistrict originates from the mouth of the Boachay River, where it neighbors the Gyursu microdistrict, and stretches along the Mediterranean coast to the west until the port on the border with the Sarysu district. From the sea line to the north, the Liman stretches in depth for about 1 km to the border with the Khurma region.
Ataturk Boulevard, the main transport route of the city, conditionally divides the microdistrict into two parts. The first is located in close proximity to the sea, these are quieter and calmer neighborhoods with a lot of greenery, hotels and guesthouses in the area are located here. The second part is located further from the sea, it is noisier, busier, and more crowded. There are shops and supermarkets, offices, schools, pharmacies, banks and all other urban infrastructure necessary for modern active life. In the second part of the microdistrict, both residential complexes and small areas were built.
Population
The population of the microdistrict is international. That is why a citizen of any country in the world feels at home here. Liman is home to both Antalya Turks and Turks from Istanbul and Ankara who have retired and decided to live for themselves in a beautiful, elite area. Among the foreigners permanently residing here, the first place in number is occupied by citizens of the CIS countries, mainly Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Among European citizens are Germans, Dutch, English, Norwegians, Swedes, and Danes. Americans, Brazilians and representatives of Arab countries also live in Liman.Infrastructure
The shops
In Liman there are both large chain supermarkets (Migros, Carrefour, Macro Center, Chalarsoy) and smaller chain grocery stores (Bim, Shock, A-101). In addition, in each quarter there is at least one store (market) with the most necessary food products. Many markets provide home delivery. Any chain store sells not only food, but also many other things needed in everyday life: personal hygiene products, cosmetics, household chemicals, etc. Stationery stores are located next to the market and clinic. Also in Liman there are several butcher shops, shops selling nuts, spices and Turkish sweets, a seafood shop, a natural dairy store near the Porto Bello hotel, where you can buy fresh sour cream and cottage cheese. In the Bellona store you will find a large selection of high-quality modern furniture. Small boutiques with clothes, a Finnspor sporting goods store, a pet store, a flower shop, shops with household goods - all this is within walking distance in Liman.
farmers market
One of the most favorite places among foreigners who come to Liman on vacation is, without a doubt, the farmers' market. Every Tuesday, in any weather, about 200 sellers of vegetables, fruits and herbs, and about 150 shops selling other goods, set up stalls here. The market was reconstructed in 2016 and has been serving customers in a renovated indoor area since January. Here you will find not only the freshest seasonal vegetables and fruits, but also many other goods: casual clothing for children and adults, shoes, textiles, kitchen utensils, dishes, jewelry. The dairy shops always have a wide variety of cheeses and olives, homemade eggs and butter. A large selection of fresh sea fish and seafood will delight gourmets. Nuts, spices, sweets, dried fruits - everything can be smelled and tasted. Here at the market you can buy a special cart for your weekly shopping trips.
During the morning and lunch hours the market is not very crowded. At this time, you can leisurely go around all the counters, compare prices, and choose the best products. In the evening there is no longer a crowd here, there are many more people, but the prices for most perishable products drop in the evening.
Cafes and restaurants
In Liman you will find cafes and restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Most of them are located on the central Boachai street near Matryoshka Park. Your attention will definitely be attracted by the bright, colorful Biskuvi cafe with an original design, where you can taste delicious coffee and European cuisine, and smoke a real hookah. The Yemen cafe has an excellent large indoor play area and here you will be served by friendly Russian-speaking staff. Of the popular European brands, Roberts Cafe has already opened; lovers of delicious coffee will soon be pleased with the opening of Starbucks. Turkish cuisine can be tasted at the Urfa Sofrası and MirBey restaurants, and real Turkish doner at the Ekrem Coşkun restaurant. A set Turkish lunch and delicious pide (Turkish pizza) are always available at the Pidem cafe, pizza at Samsun and Domino’s pizzerias. Fresh hot baked goods are always available in Antalya Ekmek and Karataş bakeries. You can also have a great breakfast with the whole family there. An excellent children's cafe, Cafe Park, is located next to Friendship Park; it offers a children's menu and Russian cuisine. Here you can also celebrate your child's birthday in a fun and colorful way. Delicious desserts, good coffee and Russian cuisine are always available at the Kafendi cafe. Evenings with live music and meetings of Turkish and English language clubs are also held here.
Clinic and pharmacies
There are no hospitals in the Liman microdistrict, but there is a public clinic - Sağlık Ocak No. 16 - on Boachay Street. There, not only Turkish citizens, but also foreigners with a residence permit can receive first aid, donate blood for tests, and get consultation with a therapist. Here, not far from the clinic, there are 4 pharmacies. In many of them, Russian-speaking staff will meet you and help you with your purchases. There are also 3 private dental clinics in the Liman area: Hurma Diş, Can Ağız ve Diş, Panoramik Ağız ve Diş. The nearest private hospital is located 4 km from the Liman microdistrict, the public hospital is 9 km away.
There is also a hospital for pets in Liman - the Aşkım veterinary clinic.
Schools and kindergartens
The choice of educational institutions in Liman is quite wide: a large public school for primary and secondary classes Bileydi, the state maritime technical school Denizcilik Anadolu Lisesi, private colleges Istek, Okyanus, Has. For Russian-speaking children who want to receive a Russian primary education, the Deniska primary school and kindergarten have been operating in Liman for several years. At the Amerikan Kultur Dernegi Kreş (AKD) kindergarten, children are taught by Turkish and English-speaking teachers. Additional education is represented by gymnastics classes, the basics of choreography, ballet and modern dance at the Deniz Dans studio. For boys there are sections of karate, kickboxing, and break dancing. Educational classes for the youngest children are periodically held at Cafe Park.
The Russian school is located in the neighboring Sarysu microdistrict, 2 kilometers from Liman.
Sport
Fans of an active lifestyle in Liman will be pleased with a fairly large selection of fitness rooms and group classes in aerobics, Pilates, and yoga. The largest modern fitness salon in Liman, WAC, is located on the first coastline near the Porto Bello hotel. In addition to a spacious gym with new modern exercise equipment, here you can attend group classes of your choice, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a sauna and hammam, and for a fee you can use the services of massage therapists and a hairdresser. Also on the premises of the salon there is a cafe-bar The Big Stop, a relaxation area with sun loungers and canopies by the pool, and its own coastline with a well-maintained beach.
There is a sports ground with outdoor exercise equipment in almost every quarter of Liman. Every morning you can see cyclists and morning joggers on the embankment. For swimming lovers, Liman is an ideal place. The sea is just a few minutes' walk away, and many residential complexes have an outdoor swimming pool on site. In many neighborhoods and some complexes of Liman with a rich internal infrastructure there are basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.
ATMs
The ATM site in Liman, known as ATM Park, is impossible to miss. New multi-colored ATMs of almost all Turkish banks are located at the intersection of Ataturk Boulevard and Boachay Street. Thanks to its original design, evening illumination and colorful and convenient location of the ATM, the park has become a kind of calling card of Liman. Opposite across the road you will find a currency exchange office, and behind the intersection on Ataturk Boulevard there are representative offices of several banks.
Mail and transportation
In the winter of 2017, a second post office was opened in Liman to provide faster and better service to the population. Here you can pay your electricity bills, send and receive Western Union money transfers and parcels. To send parcels by cargo transportation, there is a representative office of MNG Kargo in Liman.
Parks and playgrounds
The highlight of the Liman microdistrict is the “Matryoshka Park”, or “Russian Park”, built in honor of the friendship of the Russian and Turkish peoples. The park was opened in 2013 and since then has been the main landmark for everyone coming to Liman. In the center of the park there is a clock tower and a white, blue and red fountain. The symbol of the park is 8 nesting dolls, arranged according to height and attracting attention with bright colors. Turkey is symbolized by a sculpture in the form of a large cezve from which Turkish coffee is poured into a cup. There are benches for relaxation along the entire perimeter of the park; children will enjoy a small children's playground and a cafe with delicious natural ice cream for every taste - Dondurma Dükkanı. Children's Matryoshka Park is also a favorite place for roller skating and scootering.
There are also open-air children's playgrounds with slides and swings in almost every block of the microdistrict. All of them are new, with soft rubber coating, benches for relaxation, surrounded by greenery and ornamental plants. In March 2017, another new park was opened in Liman behind Okyanus College. On the territory with a total area of 6000 m2 there is a children's playground, exercise equipment, the first dog walking area in Liman, a rock garden, walking paths, jogging tracks and recreation areas.
And other
And also in Liman - beauty salons (many with Russian-speaking staff), photo salons, car rental, shoe and clothing repair, computer repair, dry cleaning, curtain sewing, an office for the sale of airline tickets, representative offices of intercity bus transportation companies, free courses in learning foreign languages and applied arts KONSEM and HALK EĞİTİM.
Transport
Transport links from Liman to all areas of Antalya are excellent:K08: connects Sarisu and Lara beaches, following Ataturk Boulevard and through the city center
K06: connects the Khurma and Liman districts with the Lara district, going to the TerraCity shopping center
KC71: leaves Sarisu, passes the entire Khurma district, then follows along the Konyaalti embankment through Minicity, Aquarium, Migros shopping center, public hospital in the Meltem district, Gulluk and Ishiklar shopping streets to the central Meydan district
UC32: departs from Sarisu, the route passes through the Unjali district, Migros shopping center, public hospital in the Meltem district, Gulluk shopping street, central Republic Square, Marcantalya shopping center
KC33, KC35: go to Marcantalia shopping center from Sarysu area
KC34: Sarysu - city center (Republic Square and Dou Garages area) - Lara area (Ozgurluk Boulevard)
MF40: goes from Sarysu region to Unjaly
KF52: goes from the Sarysu area to the Erast shopping center
KM61: Sarisu - Khurma - Gursu - Ataturk Boulevard - Migros Shopping Center - State Hospital - Ozdilek Shopping Center - Dunyagez Hospital
TK51, TK51A: to the bus station
800: to the airport.
You can take a bus heading towards Kemer at any bus stop on Ataturk Boulevard.
There are several taxi services in Liman; taxi call buttons are available almost everywhere.
Sea and beach
The biggest advantage of the Liman microdistrict is, of course, the proximity of the sea and the beach. The beach here is small-pebble, with a gentle entry into the sea, and has been awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and environmental friendliness. The city municipality organizes daily cleaning of the entire beach line. The calmest sea with clear turquoise water can be seen in the morning hours. The beach in the Liman area is urban, admission is free. Several sections of the beach are equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, you can rent them for a small fee. Toilets on the beach are free, and there are also changing rooms, showers, and ramps for wheelchairs and strollers. In the summer season there are many sellers of simits, corn, ice cream, and drinks. Water sports enthusiasts can ride a jet ski, banana boat or parachute.A beautiful, well-kept promenade with bicycle and pedestrian paths, benches for relaxation, and small cafes stretches along the beach. The entire embankment is beautifully landscaped with palm trees and ornamental plants.
The Liman microdistrict can easily be called the most optimal and comfortable option for a beach holiday in Antalya. The infrastructure of a big city, combined with clean sea and mountain air, the absence of large production and, as a result, excellent ecology, the proximity of the sea and the beach, the amazing beauty of the mountains - all this gives the area great value and influences the annual growth in demand among real estate buyers.
Liman real estate
The Liman microdistrict is the most popular place among buyers. Here, at your choice, there is a fenced area, a swimming pool, and...Rental prices in the Liman microdistrict start from 800 Turkish liras per month (200 euros) and go up to 3,000 liras per month (760 euros).
The minimum price of an apartment in Liman is approx.
Pricing depends on the square footage, distance to the sea, infrastructure of the residential complex and the floor on which the apartment is located.
There are very few villas in the Liman microdistrict; mostly apartment complexes are being built here.
In recent years, the Liman microdistrict has experienced an acute shortage of land plots. There is practically no new construction here, so purchase and sale transactions are carried out mainly on the secondary market; apartments are sold not from developers, but from private individuals. Nevertheless, the Liman district is a young, beautiful area with an active life, and the housing stock here is new, most residential complexes are no older than 5-6 years.
Real estate in Liman is considered one of the most liquid in Turkey, and there are obvious reasons for this: beautiful nature, a clean beach, developed infrastructure and a shortage of land.
The Liman microdistrict is an optimal place for both relaxation and living.
And a bunch of inexpensive cafes and restaurants.
This area has long been chosen by our compatriots - both for summer holidays and for permanent residence. And it’s clear why - the air is simply amazing, the sea is nearby, there is all the necessary infrastructure, many attractions and an excellent climate. But first things first.
Konyaalti is being actively built up. Mostly Russians live here:
By the way, in terms of population growth rates, the district ranks confidently first in the entire Antalya province. And in many ways - thanks to external migration (including from Russia).
Fountain in the center of the area:
The area is very clean and cozy, there are flowers, greenery, beautiful lawns everywhere.
Konyaalti is the western district of Antalya, located on the outskirts of the Taurus Mountains closer to. The Konyaalti region stretches for 10 km along the coast from the seaport (Liman) to the end.
Location on the map:
District center:
Five microdistricts of Konyaalti directly overlook the sea: Kushkavay, Arapsuyu, Gyursu, Liman and Altynkum.
View of the Konyaalti Mountains from afar:
1.1. How to get there from the city center
The journey from the city center takes about 15-20 minutes. The easiest way to get there is by municipal buses (KS06, KL08) and dolmus (KS61 and KS34). Any bus with the letter “K” goes to Konyaalti beach. You just need to check with the driver whether he gets to Beach Park, which stretches along the entire coast.
Another option to get from the center is by tram. In Konyaalti you need to get off at the Muze stop and walk a little to the west.
1.2. How to get there from the airport
The closer you are to the beach, the more beach paraphernalia is sold:
2.2. Apartments
Decent and inexpensive apartments can be found very close to the beach. An interesting fact is that renting an apartment in Antalya will cost much less than a hotel room. Therefore, if you cannot find a hotel with a suitable price-quality ratio, try looking at the apartments.
You can also search on hotellook or booking, or you can find an interesting option from homeowners on airbnb (when you register using this link you can get $25 for your first booking!).
In I wrote in detail about the apartment we stayed in (according to the promotion, it cost us only 600 rubles per day).
Our stunning apartment in Konyaalti:
View of Konyaalti beach from Viewpoint (the one next to the museum), I just fell in love with this view:
If you are going to Antalya for a long time, then it will be cheaper to rent an apartment for a long time rather than a hotel room.
For example, a separate apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, air conditioning and a lot of amenities will cost about 70,000 rubles per month.
A simpler option - a studio apartment with a bathroom, air conditioning, furniture, dishes and a shared pool can be found for 600 euros (43,200 rubles) per month during high season.
You can also find an apartment for a long term right on the spot - it is not necessary to book accommodation in advance.
Offers to buy and sell real estate – literally at every step:
2.3. Buying a property
Housing in Konyaalti is distinguished by its comfort and non-standard finishing. Almost all new houses in the area are sold already furnished, plumbing and kitchen equipment.
Residential complexes in Konyaalti:
Chic flower beds:
In October 2015, a one-room studio on the ground floor in a complex under construction in Konyaalti with an area of 50 sq.m can be bought for 60,000 euros. Brief description of the complex territory: outdoor swimming pool, children's playground, orchard, gym, Turkish bath and other “goodies” for quality recreation (or permanent residence).
Map of one of the parks in the area:
By the way, when purchasing real estate in Turkey, you automatically receive Turkish citizenship (as a second one). And after that you will be able to stay in the country without a visa for any amount of time.
3. Infrastructure
The infrastructure in Konyaalti is simply excellent - there are all the advantages of a big city combined with good ecology.
A bunch of different ATMs:
3.1. Public transport
The main transport routes pass along the main highways of the area - Ataturk Boulevard and the embankment.
On this highway that runs along the coast, you can catch a bus to the center (or to the Lara area):
Municipal bus KL08 runs from Liman to Lara Beach. From the Aksu area you can take the AC03 bus. And in general, there are a lot of municipal buses here - from Konyaalti you can get to almost any attraction in Antalya without transfers.
Traveling around the city by bus will cost 2 lira, regardless of the distance.
3.2. Medicine
One of the district hospitals is state-owned (it’s called “devlet”), another one belongs to the university. In addition, Konyaalti has 15 family health centers located throughout the district.
By the way, the hospital at the Faculty of Medicine of Akdeniz University is one of the largest in. All major hospitals have Russian-speaking translators.
3.3. Supermarkets and markets
There are many shops and boutiques in Konyaalti. The main shopping center is, of course, Migros 5M:
But literally at every step there are smaller competitors (grocery stores, designer clothing boutiques, book and souvenir shops, building materials and electrical goods stores). There are also supermarkets of various chains scattered around the area - Carrefour, A101, BIM, etc.
Markets operate in Konyaalti every day. At any time of the year you can buy Turkish seasonings, fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, confectionery and dairy products here.
3.4. Schools and kindergartens
In the area there are public and private schools and kindergartens, colleges, lyceums and a university. The Anglo-Turkish College is considered one of the best institutions in Antalya.
If you buy an apartment or villa in Konyaalti, the child has the right to attend kindergarten.
Many private kindergartens create groups for Russian children. And in the area itself, Russian-language kindergartens and schools have been operating for a long time.
Russian school bus in Konyaalti:
4. Attractions
There are many attractions in Konyaalti - both for children and adults. For example, a dolphinarium, a city park, . I wrote in detail about almost each of the objects in other posts, so I won’t go into detail about them now.
View of the mountains from anywhere in Konyaalti:
Russian Park in Konyaalti:
“Ladybug” in the same Russian park:
By the way, the municipal beach of Konyaalti can also be safely included in the list of attractions - it is VERY clean, well-groomed and beautiful. The beach even has a Blue Flag.
Beach and promenade:
5. Conclusions
In our opinion, Konyaalti is an excellent area with stunning pine air and well-developed infrastructure. The air here is truly amazing - I never thought that the city could have such clean and pleasant air. To be honest, we liked this area so much that we wanted to live there longer.
Beauty isn't it?
The beach is literally a stone's throw away, there is a market and a bunch of chain supermarkets, and you can quickly get to any attraction in Antalya by bus. You can rent a hotel or apartment in advance or right on the spot at one of the local real estate agencies.
Still, when you live in a city for such a long time, you want to see not only the sights, but also feel like a local resident. To begin with, of course, we explored the districts of Antalya and their neighborhoods in which our daily life took place - Khurma and Liman, located in the Konyaalti region. Then we wandered around the historical center, Kaleici, Işiklal Street. On the way to the airport, while traveling by car, we got acquainted with the Northern regions of Antalya. Another large prestigious microdistrict, Lara, was not overlooked.
In general, Antalya is administratively divided into three large districts or districts: Muratpasa, Konyaalti and Kepez. Further, as is customary here, large areas are divided into microdistricts. For example, in Konyaalti there are 7 such microdistricts - Arapsuyu, Uluch, Gyursu, Ujaly, Khurma, Liman and Sarysu. In the largest district of Muratpasa there are 64 of them, including the center, Lara, which itself is divided into a dozen blocks. Kepez is a former town that has become part of Antalya.
Hurma and Liman are the tourist areas of the greater Konyaalti area in Antalya.
First of all, I think the Khurma microdistrict in Konyaalti is of interest. This is where Russian-speaking residents of Antalya often live. This is what it looks like on the map:
If it is important for you that the road to the sea is much shorter, then you need to choose the Liman microdistrict. The quality and prices of the site here are higher than in Khurma, but you can find very good options. The microdistrict itself can also be divided into two parts: the one up to Ataturk Avenue and the one closer to the sea, behind the avenue. In the first case there is more noise, there is a bazaar nearby, which hums once a week, and company offices. In the second, it is quieter and calmer, there is no noise from the road, there is more greenery in the courtyards, the houses are older, so you can immediately see how the farm is run and whether people care about housing. However, the big disadvantage of apartments in this quarter is the high humidity. We also had this drawback. Things just didn't dry out well. In addition, closer to the sea the winds are stronger. Basically, apartments near the sea are bought by foreigners who come here on vacation or by locals for business rental properties. Therefore, when we were in Antalya, there were practically no people there; the sellers of seasonal goods and excursions were frankly bored.
The new microdistrict of Konyaalti is Sarysu. It’s very beautiful there, indeed - the microdistrict is located on the road to Kemer and is surrounded by picturesque mountains, and from the windows of the houses you can see the Mediterranean Sea. It has its own nice beach. Opposite there is also a passenger pier and you can watch the cruise ships that often call at Antalya. Real estate prices in Sarysu are lower than in Khurma and Liman, and the apartments are more comfortable. However, the microdistrict has one drawback that overshadows all its many advantages - these are wastewater treatment facilities, which give off a very unpleasant smell after rains and in certain winds. The few times we traveled through Sarysa to Kemer, we clearly felt it, and it really immediately blurred the impression of natural attractions. But the authorities seem to be concerned about this problem and are trying to solve it.
The center of Antalya and Kaleici - the old town within the city
The Muratpasa district is not only the largest and most populated in Antalya, it is the largest single conglomeration of residents on the entire Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Due to its length, reviews about the area will be the most contradictory, since it includes the central microdistricts, Kaleici, Lara with its neighborhoods, and the airport area.
City center
Of course, as soon as you arrive in a city, you immediately go to its center, since, usually, the most interesting things are concentrated there. In this regard, Antalya does and does not meet this approach at the same time.
If we just talk about the administrative center of the city, then there is nothing special about it. Well-groomed Ataturk Park, located along the Mediterranean Sea on rocks that go into the water. Monuments to historical figures and important moments in Turkish history. Squares with flower beds and fountains. The most important thing in all of this, it seemed to me, is the sea itself, into which you can peer for a very long time, looking at the play of colors of the water surface and the shine of the sun in this blue. Otherwise, it’s nice to see, take a walk, drink tea in the tea gardens (that’s what they call cafes where you can drink tea, coffee, or grab some sweets).
If you go deep into the city from the sea, you will be greeted by another center. Noise from cars honking and roaring, polluted dusty air, shopping shops next to the sidewalk, traders sitting here drinking tea, loud barkers.
We go from MarkAntalya towards Migros along Ataturk Avenue. The noise makes it difficult to talk to each other). When we walked there during the day, we really wanted to quickly pass these streets and hide somewhere from the noise and breathe in fresh air. At the same time, I remind you once again that these were not the hottest days in terms of temperature and tourism. I can imagine what's going on there in the summer. You can escape by going to the large Mark Antalya shopping center, where one of Antalya's universities is located.
For us, Mark Antalya was a landmark, having reached which, we knew exactly where we were and how to get home, since the building itself is tall and also shimmers with multi-colored lights in the dark.
Kaleici
From Mark Antalya to the sea there is a pedestrian street that will lead you to the end of Ataturk Avenue. At this point it narrows and occupies one lane in each direction, with a tram running nearby. The avenue smoothly flows into Işiklal Boulevard, or Lantern Boulevard - a place for young people and tourists to walk. There are many cafes, various shops, and currency exchange offices with good rates. Walking along the boulevard, you can turn into the streets of the old city - Kaleici or walk to Hadrian's Gate and enter there. Kaleici itself is attractive for its history, architecture and unpleasant for the street trading that permeates all its streets. The barkers personally irritated us, because we had to walk with our eyes on our feet, because any look directed at them was immediately answered with an invitation to see, buy, eat, drink, or go on an excursion. When there are a lot of tourists, the traders' attention is dispersed in the crowd, but when the season is over, their efforts fall on you, unhappy) and at first you joke, but then it just gets boring.
However, a walk through the old town is a wonderful pastime both during daylight hours and at night. During the day, from numerous observation platforms you can look at the sea and breathe fresh sea air. In the evening, the beautiful lighting turns on, you can calmly stroll along the narrow streets and sit in a cafe.
The tram will take you to Kaleici. 
We drink tea in a cafe overlooking the yacht port in Kaleici. Behind is the wall of the city fortress. 
Airport area
You will immediately become familiar with this area on the way from Antalya Airport and see that there is nothing particularly attractive about it. 15-20 buildings, traders with containers, industrial bases. Even if you are not a tourist, there is nothing to do here, since, besides everything else, there are safety issues.
Lara - a prestigious area of Antalya
If we compare the two districts of Antalya, Konyaalti and Laru, then each tourist has his own preferences. In principle, both Lara and Konyaalti have beaches. In Lara they are sandy. The advantage in this case is the soft sand underfoot, rather than hard and sharp stones, and the disadvantage is that the water is not as clear as on a pebble beach. In Konyaalti it is a rocky, very long and wide beach located in the city. Akdeniz Avenue is nearby. This is both good and bad at the same time: good, because you can use public transport, bad - a little noise and dust from transport (however, heavy vehicles and trucks are not allowed to enter it during the tourist season). We visited both beaches and we liked our beach in the Liman area.
Both areas have a well-developed infrastructure, everything is at hand and within walking distance. They differ in atmosphere. Konyaalti is more of a residential area, suitable for a relaxing family holiday, where you can go to markets, sit in restaurants, and go to a decent shopping center. Lara is an area for wealthy locals and Turks from Istanbul who come to Antalya on vacation. There are many office centers here, among the shopping centers there is not only “Migros 5m”, but also “Terrasity” and “For she”, “Laura”, large mono and multi-brand stores with world brands of clothing, shoes, and accessories. The restaurants here are larger and more pretentious. There are low-rise buildings and high-rise buildings located on the first line near the sea, from where a gorgeous view opens. Infrastructure includes football fields, courts, jogging tracks along the park area. The level of the inhabitants of Lara's microdistricts is immediately noticeable by the cars that are parked near the houses - Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, BMW. And not like in Khurma, where, mostly, people drive budget brands of cars. However, the cost of renting housing in Lara is significantly higher, which often scares off most tourists who do not want to overpay for the image.
Northern neighborhoods of Antalya
In addition to the tourist areas in Antalya, there are also those where residents with lower incomes live, for whom the determining factor in choosing housing is its price, or perhaps proximity to work. The third huge district of Antalya is Kepez.
Until recently it was a separate city. We ourselves did not go to Kepez; for us it was unattractive, but our compatriots living in Antalya do not recommend not only living there, but not even going for a walk. Some neighborhoods are inhabited by Kurds and Gypsies, which leaves a corresponding imprint on the crime rate. They say that after dark the police don’t go there either. In addition, they heat there mainly with potbelly stoves using an unknown type of fuel, so with the onset of cold weather, smog hangs over the houses. The parks are unkempt, the residents are poorly educated. There are several new neighborhoods, but the distance to the sea and the surrounding reality still testify not in favor of Kepez.
Here is some information about the districts of Antalya. I think it will help you decide where to rent or buy real estate, since there were cases when people decided to buy an apartment, and then became acquainted with all the shortcomings of the areas in which they had to live.
Konyaalti is a fairly large district of Antalya, which includes about a dozen smaller ones, such as Gursu, Liman, Khurma and so on. All of them are quite beautiful and intensively developing. But, nevertheless, when choosing the place where you are going to stay for the period of your stay, it is worth paying attention to many nuances that, subsequently, may affect the convenience, for one reason or another. First of all, it depends on what time of year you are going to come and what you expect from your vacation. If we talk about the winter period, it is clear that beach holidays were not taken as a basis, because at this time, although you can swim in the sea, the water in which never drops below +17 degrees (in the coldest time), and even manage to sunbathe on sunny days, you still can’t call it full-fledged. Therefore, in this case, it is better to settle a little further from the coastline, where it is damp in winter and cold sea winds blow, for example in the Khurma region, closer to the mountains. But since the bulk of tourists come to Antalya, and in this case to Konyaalti, precisely for the sea and the sun, we will consider this issue from the point of view of a beach holiday in the summer. I will tell you about several interesting areas, and you yourself will choose a more suitable option for the future. 
So, I’ll start from the very edge, the entrance to Antalya from Kemer, where the Konyaalti region begins. The first small, inland area is Sary Su (which translates as Yellow Water). He is quite young and developing. Just a year and a half ago, two new beaches were equipped here, with a wonderful recreation area, which immediately became a favorite vacation spot for local residents from all over Antalya. Moreover, one beach is designed specifically only for women, which is called Kadınlar Plajı(Women's beach). 
The place is amazing, this is the Konyaalti beach area, which is located behind the seaport. But, I want to note that there are no hotels in this area and you can only stay here in rented real estate, which is represented by apartments and a small number of villas. I will add that the distance to the beach is at least one and a half thousand meters, which will have to be covered on foot or by transport. But that's not even the worst thing. The trouble with this area is the immediate proximity of wastewater treatment plants, which are making their presence felt. Therefore, I do not recommend settling here, although the prices for accommodation will be the most attractive.
Next comes the Liman district, 
which starts from the port and stretches along the coast of Konyaalti beach and more than a thousand meters inland to the Khurma area. I can immediately say that for a beach holiday, from my point of view, this is the best option. Firstly, it starts from the sea itself. From the nearest properties to the beach, just cross the road. Large selection of real estate, both hotels and the private sector. Moreover, hotels of very different levels, from five to two stars. 
There are also cheaper options, such as boarding houses. Prices, as you understand, depend on many factors. Double rooms with breakfast in an inexpensive hotel start at fifty dollars per night. A three-room apartment near the beach costs about the same. The further from the sea, the cheaper you can find housing, but hotels further than three hundred meters from the beach (behind the street Ataturka Boulevard), is no longer available and you can only rent apartments. What else is good about this area? On Tuesdays, there is a mobile market in Liman, where you can find everything. Vegetables, fruits, fish and seafood, cheeses, various spices and oriental sweets. 
In addition, clothes, shoes, and other goods are sold here. In a word, you can find everything your heart desires, and at the lowest prices. The advantages of this area include the large availability of public transport, which goes to different points of Antalya, including the airport. There are many different cafes, restaurants and other catering establishments in Liman where you can eat well and not expensively. 
The number of grocery and other stores cannot be counted, since they are located on the ground floors of almost every house along the streets. And since Liman is a young and residential area of the city, there are no industrial or other enterprises here. No wonder Konyaalti beach was awarded the blue flag. So I advise you to choose this area. 
In order to save money, some people stay in the Khurma area, where rent is cheaper. It is even younger than Liman and is now being intensively built up. Its attractiveness is not only in the rental price, but also in the fact that it is located at the foot of the mountains, and the air here is much better and cleaner. There are no hotels here and everyone rents apartments. 
The beach is not that far away, it takes 20-30 minutes to walk, and by public transport, for two lira, you can get to the sea in a couple of minutes. So, as an option, it’s worth taking a closer look at this area. Currently, many foreigners, including our compatriots, are buying real estate here. And this is not without reason. There is an opinion that Khurma will become one of the elite areas of Antalya when it is completely built up. Now you can buy a two-room apartment here for forty thousand (euro), but prices are rising rapidly every year. 
Near Arap I shove, which is also located on the first line of Konyaalti beach, a large selection of hotels and other real estate. Its convenience is that it is within walking distance Aquarium, as well as a shopping center Migros 5M and amusement park Aktur Park. 
And there is also Miniature Museum MINI CITY, where the most famous architectural structures of Turkey are presented, made in miniature. But the large number of hotels, in this case, is rather a disadvantage, since the beach area is too crowded at the height of the season. But in general the area is also quite good. 
In addition to these, three more areas overlook the beach: Altynkum, Gyursu and Kushkava, but there, for the most part, there are residential buildings and villas, which are also rented out to tourists.
This is a description of the areas that are part of Konyaalti. I think that I was able to clearly describe their features in order to form some idea and make a certain choice.
As for a family holiday with children, no matter what area you choose, it will be suitable in any case to feel comfortable and calm. All conditions have been created for children. Playgrounds are located at a distance of no more than one hundred to one hundred and fifty meters from each other. 
In any store you can find everything you need (baby food, baby care and hygiene products). The pharmacies are located not too far from each other, and in Liman there is even a place where three pharmacies operate nearby (right in the bazaar area). So you can safely go on vacation to Konyaalti, and the large number of Russian-speaking people around you will not let you feel remote from your homeland.
If after reading this article you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments, I will answer everything.
