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Festivals in Side
Side is housing a culture and art festival in September
every year, which can be the best time to coincide your
visit to the area.
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For aficionadas
of opera, ballet, musicals and classical music Aspendos
Festival since 1994 has been a “must” place
to be in June and July of every year.
Aspendos Theater the best preserved amphitheater, not
only of Anatolia, but also the whole of Europe.
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Skiing in Saklikent
Within the province of Antalya is a ski centre at Saklikent,
in the Beydag mountain range, at 1850m. Because of its
close proximity to Antalya, it is one of the few places
in the world that people can ski in the mornings, then
swim in the sea in the afternoon.
There are two ski lifts, restaurants, and accommodation
available. The skiing season runs between January and
April.
The resort can be reached from the centre of Antalya by
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| Geography:
The altitude for the skiing areas is between 2000-2400m,
with a snow depth between 0.5-1m and a short season.
Facilities:
There is a pension with 14 beds, a restaurant, café
and local coffee-houses. There are two T-bars, and
two ski runs at easy/moderate level.
Visit: www.saklikent.com.tr |
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Mountaineering in Taurus
The Beydag mountain range has peaks ranging
from 600 - 3086 m, with a variety of geological and typographical
features and offer a wide range of climbing opportunities.
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Bakirli Dag, Tahtalidag, Alabelen and Kizlar Sivrisi. Climbers
will pass through the cedar forests of Camkuru Valley on
their way to the top. The climbs can be completed in one
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Rafting in Koprulu Kanyon
Within the Koprulu Canyon National Park, Koprucay
is among the most breathtaking rafting centers
in the country. Manavagat River rushes powerfully
over the rocks, and offers excellent rafting opportunities.
There are a couple of agencies in the city who
organize trips, including transport and equipment.
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| Diving in Side
Various
points of Antalya's coastline provide opportunities for
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Wrecks have formed
very interesting habitat
s and amphores are widespread. |
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Horse Riding in the Sorgun Forests
There are lots of horse farms located in Sorgun,
which are also offering riding lessons for beginners.
In Sorgun, 350-year-old pine trees form a green
canopy providing pleasant shade while you ride
around. The foliage also gives natural shelter
to the various species of animals and plants living
there.
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| There are many more sporting
activities offered in and around Side:
- Surfing, anywhere
as long as you catch the wind
- Beach Volleyball everywhere!
- Fishing
- Jeep Safari
- Sailing
- Motorcycling 4 Quad safari
- Tennis
- Watersports
- Golf
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