Konakli holidays

Best hotels in Konakli

Konakli is a tranquil and traditional Turkish village in the Antalya region. Loved for its scenic location at the foot of the majestic Taurus Mountains, the resort is the perfect quiet spot that is still within easy reach of the region’s favourite attractions. Pick from days out at the golden Cleopatra Beach, rafting down the Dimcay River or taking the kids to Aqualand, returning to Konakli in the evenings for mezes on the waterfront.

Excellent Beaches

Konakli Beach sits against the lush green backdrop of the Taurus Mountains and in front of a beautiful blue sea. Its peaceful surroundings make this an excellent choice for long lazy days on the sun- lounger. Its shallow shoreline is safe for kids to paddle in making the beach a popular choice for families.

Family fun

There’s no time like family time. On your holiday to Konakli you can take the kids to Aqualand for an unforgettable day on the water rides. After you’ve explored the park, why not take a more relaxing water excursion with a gentle cruise down the Dimcay River nearby.

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27 ℃

Many visitors enjoy the more comfortable temperatures of spring.

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Antalya International Airport (AYT).

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Konakli is best for...

Beach lovers: Konakli has a long golden beach right on its doorstep, with the legendary Cleopatra Beach just along the coast.

Families: Quiet and compact, Konakli is ideal for young families with a lovely beach and fantastic local water park.

Couples: With a charming town full of lively restaurants and markets, plus a gorgeous beach, Konakli would make an idyllic romantic break.

Getting around Konakli

By dolmus: Dolmuses are handy mini buses that operate throughout many Turkish resorts. They're a cheap and easy way to get between the town, beach or your hotel. You can flag down a dolmus whenever you see one and can get off wherever you like.

By bus: A larger bus service stops outside Konakli for transport into nearby towns. The buses are frequent in the high season and are ideal for taking a day trip to neighbouring resorts like Antalya.

On foot: Konakli is a small town that is easy to navigate on foot. There are no busy roads to cross between the hotel resorts and the beach.

Fast facts for Konakli

Language: The language spoken in Konakli is Turkish.

Currency: The currency used in Konakli is the Turkish Lira.

Local time: Konakli is 2 hours ahead of GMT/UK time.

Fly to: Antalya Airport. The transfer to Konakli takes 2–3 hours.

Flight time from UK: The Konakli flight time is 4 hours.

Visas and health: If you’re a British Citizen and you’re travelling to Konakli for a holiday, you will not need a visa unless you are planning on staying for more than 90 days in a 180-day period. If you need any more advice on Turkey visas, or entry requirements - please visit FCDO website for the latest guidance.

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Kemer
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Events in Konakli

For art lovers: The International Culture and Art Festival is held every May in the town of Alanya, just 20 minutes’ bus ride from Konakli. The festival includes several days of performances, concerts and exhibitions celebrating Turkish traditions and folklore customs.

Jazz festival: Also in Alanya is the International Jazz Festival, which comes to town in late September for a week of events. Jazz fans can enjoy live music in Alanya’s beautiful harbour and experience renowned musicians, bands and singers from all over Turkey to celebrate the end of summer.

Konakli safety and security

Safety: For up to date advice on travelling to Konakli, please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/safety-and-security

Konakli weather

Temperature: Averaging 27°C in June.

Best time to visit: Many visitors enjoy the more comfortable temperatures of spring.

Konakli’s Mediterranean climate benefits from long hours of sunshine, with summer often lasting six months. The temperature reaches the mid 20s (°C) around April, regularly peaking in the low 30s in July.