Antalya holidays

Antalya is a holiday region on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, known for its long beach season, large resort hotels and mix of historic towns and modern beach areas. With reliable sun from April through to October and resorts ranging from historic city breaks to large All Inclusive complexes, it’s a big hit with both first-timers and returners. The Taurus Mountains rise behind Roman ruins, yacht marinas and long stretches of shoreline, while places like Antalya city, Side and Belek make it easy to combine beach days with history, nightlife and All inclusive hotels.

In Kaleiçi, Antalya city’s old quarter, Ottoman-era houses and narrow stone streets lead down towards the harbour beneath Hadrian’s Gate and the fluted Yivli Minare mosque. Further east, Side’s ancient Roman theatre sits a short walk from the seafront, while Lara Beach and Belek lean more towards large resort hotels, private piers and al fresco dinners by the sea.

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Thomas Cook offers Antalya holidays from a range of UK airports, including London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol, with package options across Lara Beach, Belek, Side and Antalya city itself. There’s a wide choice of All inclusive options, beachfront hotels, adults-only stays and family-friendly resorts across the region, whether you’re planning a shorter beach break or a longer stay on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Many holidays include direct flights, transfers and ATOL protection in one booking, with plenty of hotels to choose from across the Antalya region.

Antalya All Inclusive holidays

All Inclusive Antalya holidays are popular because the days settle into a pretty easy rhythm once you arrive. Mornings tend to start beside the pool, drift towards the beach by late morning and finish with long dinners outside. Many resorts include buffet meals, snacks, selected drinks and access to pools, private beaches and entertainment, while bigger hotels often cover things like waterparks, spas, kids’ clubs and evening shows.

Around Lara Beach and Belek, many hotels feel more like full resort complexes, with multiple restaurants, swim-up bars and enough going on to happily fill a week by the sea. Belek is a common choice for large beachfront resorts and golf hotels, while Side combines All inclusive stays with boat trips, beach bars and ancient sites like the Temple of Apollo and the Roman theatre. In Antalya city, hotels are usually smaller and closer to Kaleiçi’s harbour and marina, making them better suited to shorter breaks that mix beach days with restaurants, bars and afternoons around the old town.

Cheap All Inclusive holidays in Antalya are often easier to find in April, May and October, when temperatures remain high but prices are generally lower than peak summer. During July and August, All Inclusive holidays to Antalya are particularly busy with families travelling during the school holidays.

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Holiday types and packages

There’s a huge amount of choice when it comes to Antalya holiday packages, whether you want a large All Inclusive resort or something smaller near the old town. Many package holidays to Antalya include flights, hotel, transfers and ATOL protection in one booking, with options ranging from beachfront resorts in Belek and Lara Beach to boutique-style stays near Antalya city’s harbour and historic centre.

Family breaks here usually revolve around bigger hotels with pools, waterparks, kids’ clubs and easy beach access, especially during the school holidays, when the bigger hotels really come to life. Near Kaleiçi and Antalya marina, smaller hotels suit slower evenings spent around harbour restaurants and narrow old-town streets, while Belek is also known for golf resorts and adults-only stays with sea-view terraces and quieter stretches of shoreline nearby.

Antalya holiday deals are often easier to find in April, May and October, when temperatures remain high but hotel prices are usually lower than peak summer. Last-minute breaks to Antalya can also work well thanks to the number of direct UK flights and the wide range of hotels across the region.

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Resorts and areas

Antalya City

Antalya city moves at a different pace to the larger resort areas further along the Mediterranean. In Kaleiçi, the old quarter, steep stone streets weave between Roman walls, Ottoman-era houses and courtyard restaurants overlooking the harbour below. Along the seafront, Konyaalti and Lara bring beach clubs, waterfront bars and long promenades that stay busy well into the evening.

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Side

Side is one of the easiest places in the region to mix beach days with historic sites. The Temple of Apollo sits right beside the sea, while the Roman theatre rises above harbour cafés and narrow shopping streets near the marina. Everything is close together here, so it’s easy to wander between the beach, restaurants and old town without needing to plan too much.

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Belek

Belek is known for its bigger All Inclusive hotels, golf resorts and long stretches of sand backed by pine forest. Many of the hotels are built on a larger scale, with lagoon-style pools, spa facilities and private beachfront spaces that make it easy to settle into resort life for a few days. It’s a popular choice for families, as well as couples looking for quieter adults-only stays.

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Kemer

Kemer sits beneath the Taurus Mountains, where pine-covered slopes drop sharply towards the Mediterranean. The marina is lined with excursion boats heading towards smaller coves and swimming spots tucked between the cliffs, while the town itself is greener and slightly more laid-back than Lara Beach or Belek. The scenery is a big part of the appeal here.

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Alanya

Alanya has a livelier atmosphere than many of the resorts further west, with beach bars, nightlife and shops spread around the waterfront. The medieval castle and Red Tower overlook Cleopatra Beach from a rocky headland, giving the town one of the most recognisable skylines on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Hotel prices are often lower here too, which makes Alanya especially popular for cheaper Antalya holidays.

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When to go

Antalya’s main holiday season usually runs from April through to October, with the hottest temperatures arriving in the middle of summer. April, May and June are popular for beach days, sightseeing and days out on the water, especially if you’re looking for slightly lower prices and a quieter atmosphere before peak season begins. It’s also a good time to find better-value hotels across Belek, Side and Antalya city.

July and August are the hottest and busiest months, particularly around the larger All inclusive resorts during the school holidays. Temperatures regularly climb into the 30s, and evenings stay warm enough to enjoy the many outdoor restaurants and waterfront bars.

September and October are often seen as the sweet spot along this part of the Mediterranean, with warm sea temperatures, lower hotel prices and a more relaxed atmosphere after peak summer. Between November and March, some seasonal hotels and flights reduce their schedules, particularly beyond Antalya city.

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Our Antalya holidays guide was last revised and updated in May 2026.