The busiest traditional market and flea market in Antalya

In Antalya, a weekly market is held in almost every neighborhood, where locals buy fresh fruits, vegetables and spices, etc. In addition, there are permanent markets open throughout the week.

In total, there are more than 80 markets in Antalya. In this article, we just want to compile a small selection of the best traditional and flea markets visitors should visit in Antalya, for the most enjoyable shopping experience.

1. Market near the Clock Tower

The large covered market near the clock tower offers everything you would expect in an oriental market, including souvenirs, Turkish honey, bags of imitation goods, clothes, spices, etc. Copies of famous brands are allowed for sale here. With its convenient location and warm atmosphere, this is a market loved by shopaholics and well worth a visit.

2. Kaleiçi

Kaleiçi is not a literal market, but when coming to this old town, visitors will feel the atmosphere here like in an old market. In Antalya's old town, you can find one souvenir shop after another along the cobblestone streets. High-quality antiques, paintings and rugs are also sold here. The houses themselves are also worth seeing, some dating back to the Ottoman era. It seems that in Kaleiçi time has stopped.

3. Saturday Market in Lara

Every Saturday, a market is held in Lara district. Fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, spices, souvenirs and clothes are sold at this market. Fresh and dried herbs are also available. Part of the market is a flea market, where old clothes can be seen for sale. This is one of the biggest clothing markets in Antalya. There are also various food stalls selling snacks, of which Gözleme is a must-try, made from thin, flat bread filled with feta cheese, spinach, potatoes and minced meat. From the bus stops at Sinanoğlu and İsmet Gökşen Caddesi, it's about a five-minute walk to the market.

4. Antalya Bazaar

This traditional market is open all week, you can find everything you want here. Souvenirs, leather goods, gifts, spices, clothes, and more are waiting for you. In addition, there are also stalls selling cheap goods. Vendors are usually happy to haggle prices and make jokes. The market is partially covered and located in the center of Antalya, so it is very popular with tourists. You can also take a stroll through the small alley right next to the market, where blacksmiths still produce their wares as they did hundreds of years ago. Tea plates, pots and trays are also produced here.

5. Orient Bazaar

Not far from Antalya Bazaar in the southern foothills of Antalya's old town Kaleiçi, is the Orient Bazaar, open all week. It's not a market in the truest sense of the word, but there are many small shops side by side and display their wares on the side streets. Hand-knotted rugs are sold here, as well as hand-knotted rugs, priced in knots per square centimeter, and knitted rugs are also sold here. Even those who don't want to buy a rug should not miss the colorful bustling atmosphere here.

6. ağlayan Bazaar

Çağlayan Bazaar is located in southeastern Antalya and is a farmers market. Local producers often bring their products for sale here every Monday. Since the market is a bit far from the main tourist attractions, it offers an original shopping experience. No need to haggle here, you have to pay exactly what the merchants offer. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, the market also has fish, olives, herbs and other foods.

The market is about a three-minute walk from the "Barınaklar" bus stop and about a seven-minute walk from the "Bülent Ecevit Bulvarı" bus stop.

7. Spice Market

Here you can find all the fresh herbs and spices that are very popular in Turkey, used in almost every dish. So it's no wonder that almost all markets sell popular traditional spices. In addition, dried fruit, nuts, tea and dried herbs are often sold here. Fresh saffron can also be found in most markets. Spice market in Manavgat, near Side and especially famous