Amazing islands in Antalya you should visit

Antalya, Turkey

Stretching between Eastern Europe and Western Asia is the beautiful country of Turkey. Not only famous for its cultural connections with ancient empires, but Turkey is also home to many ravishing islands. You can also find islands in other places but the magic of the islands in Turkey is unimaginable. Not trying to brag, but the beauty of these beaches is mesmerizing to look at and you won't want to go anywhere else.

What people often don't notice is that Antalya also has amazing islands to visit.

Indeed, it is very common to visit an island in one day. But you have to know which one is worth it. Below, we introduce the best islands that you should visit during your stay in Antalya, islands with sunken ancient cities, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters for diving. Also, here's how you can spend the day on a Greek island so close to Turkey Let's explore them one by one.

Üç Adalar (Three Islands)

Üç Adalar (Three Islands) is a very popular diving spot located near the town of Kemer in Antalya. Dive sites in Üç Adalar can be reached within a short 30-minute boat ride. This island is a huge diving site with 9 coral reefs and 2 underwater caves. The surface of underwater coral reefs is composed of rocks covered with various marine plants. On the surface of these walls there are holes of different sizes. One of the largest reefs is Canyon Reef, named after two steep rocks that pass like a canyon.

Suluada Island (Very popular with tourists)

Suluada Island is one of the best spots for swimming in the town of Kumluca in Antalya. With crystal clear sands and sparkling turquoise waters. If you're taking a boat tour, the first stop is usually Suluada, a very unique beauty near Adrasan. It is also known as the "Maldives of Turkey" with its turquoise waters and white sands.

From Kumluca town you can take a boat for about 40 minutes to reach Suluada island. The water's color and clarity is due to microorganisms called foraminifera on the island. You can also continue your boat tour in the direction of the bays of Adrasan and Cıralı with several stops for a swim and lunch break.

Kastellorizo (Megísti or Meis)

Kastellorizo is a Greek island and Dodecanese municipality in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is the closest Greek island to Turkey, just 2.1 km from Kaş, Antalya. The island can be reached in just 20 minutes by ferry from Kaş. Enjoy the beautiful Greek island of beaches, delicious food, and amazing landscapes that awaits you.

Dolphin Island

Excursions to Dolphin Island depart from Side in Antalya. You can watch the adorable dolphins play and accompany you on your way from aboard the cruise ship, which will be one of the best memories of your trip to Antalya.

You can take a boat tour that takes around 8 hours to explore the beautiful shoreline of the Side, sunbathe and relax. There will be several swimming stops both in the clear waters of the Manavgat River and in the sea during the trip. The most outstanding part of this tour is getting a chance to see sea turtles and adorable dolphins jumping in the sea on some days.

Sıçan Adası (Turtle Island)

Sıcan Adası can be translated as "Rat Island" and it is sometimes referred to as "Turtle Island". It's a small island between Sarısu Beach and Fisherman's Shelter and a hidden gem in Antalya. There is also an island of the same name near Patara Beach. The island is a popular diving spot near Antalya and a popular attraction near Konyaaltı Beach on the way to the beach resorts in Kemer.

Beş Adalar (Five Islands)

Beş Adalar (Five Islands) is a group of islands close to Cape Gelidonya, on the southern coast of the Teke Peninsula in Antalya. The largest of the five islands is called Devecitası Ada (Long Island) and is used used as a diving spot with its beauty and amazing underwater depth. 2 out of 5 islands have an altitude of 120m - 150m above sea level, the remaining 3 islands are barren and smaller.

The Ka Islands

You can take a private boat to explore the islands around Kathe from the port of Kaş. Güvercin Island (Pigeon Island) is a perfect place for swimming and snorkeling. There is an underwater shark sculpture here. Traditional Turkish food is prepared and served on board as a delicious lunch along with fresh seasonal fruit and Turkish tea and other snacks of the day. Explore Limanagzi Bay and Harbor Mouth with its crystal clear waters before sailing to Big Pebble Beach. This place is known for its cool underground water.

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Nearby attractions

Duden . Falls

Düden Falls is a group of waterfalls in Antalya, Turkey consisting of two magical waterfalls, Upper Duden and Lower Duden. This beautiful waterfall ends where the Lower Düden falls from a cliff straight into the Mediterranean Sea.

Kurşunlu . Falls

Kurşunlu Falls, located northeast of Antalya, is one of the tributaries of the Aksu River that descends from the plateau to the coastal plain through a 2km-long gorge. Surrounded by pine forests, the place has only one main waterfall, from a height of 18 meters, but there is a chain of seven lakes in the gorge, each provided by smaller cascades. Visitors can enjoy this natural wonder by walking around and cutting through the waterfall in about 45 minutes.

Konyaalt Beach

Konyaaltı Beach is one of the two main beaches of Antalya, located on the west side of the city and stretching 7 km from the cliffs to the Beydağları Mountains, Konyaaltı Beach is the most convenient public beach to the center of Antalya, and is the city's beach park with many bars, cafes, nightclubs and hotels.

Cable car Tünektepe

The Bey Mountains have an undeniable allure, steep slopes that extend all the way to the rear of the container port. Here, visitors can take a 1,700-meter cable car ride to the top of the 618-meter-high Tünektepe hill, to a scenic spot with hotels, nightclubs, cafes, revolving restaurants, playgrounds and markets selling traditional crafts.