Old City Marina

Descend from Kaleici to the Antalya Marina via very steep stone steps. Bring sturdy shoes so as not to slip. It's well worth the effort because the marina is a lovely crescent-shaped place where fishing boats rub shoulders with smart yachts. Watch the fishermen sell their latest catch and chat with yacht owners. A few small cafes offer coffee or tea. Look back up toward the plateau, which forms the basis of Antalya and get a special view of the landmarks from down below.

Location

Selçuk Mah 38/B, Antalya 07040 Türkiye

DP50travels
Jan 6th, 2021

This is a general comment from a person, family that calls this city a 'Second Home' after 10-12 years. The pollution at night in the winter months has become unbearable and I would think almost at dangerous levels. Something has changed in the last 1-2 years. You can not leave the window of your home open at night for fresh or clean air. The matter should be addressed by the authorities, as I would imagine, personal livelihoods and health would be at stake in the long run

December -Feb months are the worst. which is a shame when the nights; with calm sea and moon, are spectacular and a peaceful to view from this corner of the world, yet the smell can be terrible, if not for the health of Antalya inhabitants.

I understand the pollution is due to greenhouses burring coal and any other matter on hand that they can find (that is cheap), to keep greenhouses temperatures high, encouraging agriculture growth (fruit and veggies).

Hope this matter can be addressed at soonest. I not want to return with this bad air in these months.