If you're looking for a cost effective holiday full of beaches, history, culture and all the free food and alcohol that you can consume - then look no further than Antalya. I've just come back and I can't wait to go back later on in the year. If you have been to Antalya before - let me know what you thought in the comments below.
I adore being in Turkey. Live the locations, cuisine, and friends. Words will never adequately explain how amazed I was when I toured the palaces, ruins, and subterranean hotels! The ice cream is excellent!
Yes I agree! Antalya is a wonderful place and I'm editing my video on Perga right now. I'm sure you've been there yourself but if you haven't - check out my video when it comes out.
Thank you again ... I try my best to make these videos informative yet entertaining. Unlike most other UA-camrs, I try not to make the video about myself and I try and show exactly what it's like to visit these places!
WOW! Thank you for your complete information, especially on expected travel cost. Turkey has been one of my travel bucket list but I am not sure which city should be my first destination. It's really surprising to find that the inclusive 5 starts hotel in Antalya can be so affordable.
Glad it was helpful! You've probably got three choices for your first Turkish city. Antalya - there are some things to do, but the biggest draw is the cheap all inclusive hotels along it's golden beaches. Istanbul - there's lots of things to do. It's not as cheap as the others, but it's full of culture and attractions. Dalaman - another place like Antalya, cheap - lots of sunny coast destinations, but sorely lacking in things to do. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these places!
Not in the season though ..we’re now in Turkey 2 weeks all inclusive - over 2 thousand pounds..only because it’s July 🙄 oh and this ones only a 3 star hotel … Aska Lara would have been nearly 5,000 pounds for 2 weeks now 🤯
Thank you. I think it's because I haven't actually been anywhere since my last video. In fact, this is the first time I've been abroad in two years since the pandemic started!
Thanks Seanna. Yeah the temperature is pretty much perfect in April for doing attractions - average 21°C (70°F), it's not too hot and it's certainly not cold. So you can do all these things - though it still might be cold for sunbathing if that's what you're looking for? I found it to be plenty though.
Good question! It looks amazing, but I've never actually been. I've been dying to go, but the 6 hour round trip from my hotel puts me off. Maybe the next time I go to Antalya, I'll do it and film the experience. Sorry I couldn't help you any more with that.
Hi - honestly most of Antalya is safe. I do recommend a resort Lara Beach to stay at, and then using public transport to get into the town and/or the ruins. I don't recommend staying in the actual city of Antalya itself as the facilities are far inferior to the resorts. Hope that helps?
Hi mate, great review! Me and my family are going at the end of July and I wanted to take my FPV drone to get some cinematic shots and wondered about the laws etc?
Thanks my friend! In general, Turkish drone laws are fairly relaxed, but drone flights are strictly not allowed near government buildings and UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Perga. I didn't have many problems flying my own drone around beaches and the old town etc., but just don't do it in Perga!
Yes, it's very pleasant around April, temperatures reach about 22°C in the middle of the day, but significantly cooler at night (so bring something warmer for the evenings). Beaches are nice at that time of the year - not too hot, not too cold, just nice.
Thank you soo much for your video.. we are planning a trip soon with our family and planning how many days to spend in a place is really a hastle...and your video helped a lot.. can you tell me if you booked your stay via any sites or did you go the place directly and booked .
Hi Sonia, glad this video helped! When I look for a holiday, I'll basically figure out when the cheapest day/week to fly (using the Google Flights map), then I look for the best deal on hotels via sites like Expedia, or any of the package holidays people. So my last three trips to Antalya have been with Thomas Cook, TUI and Jet2 respectively ... and at the cheapest time to fly there. Avoid booking the hotel directly with them, the hotel prices are steep compared to booking with a third party company. Have a look anyway, but they tend to be more expensive in my opinion. Hope that helps?
I usually go between November and January when the prices are at their lowest (because the weather isn't as guaranteed). You could get away with February, but from March onwards the prices get more expensive.
Hello my friend. So long as you don't fly drones around mosques, within the vicinity of Antalya airport or anywhere where they expressly forbid it (there are signs telling you this), it was pretty much free reign to do whatever you want. On things like beaches or the sea, nobody bats an eyelid. Seriously!
@@UltimateBucketList thanks for replying. I have no intentions of upsetting anyone, Especially the authorities. I guess I am concerns about customs at the airport. I am hobbyist and I would be travelling with a fair bit of kit which anyone would think and a profession 😂
@@TravelWithLinAndBilly you'll be fine at customs at the airport, no problems there. But there's one thing you should know when you get to Antalya Airport to fly back to the UK is that they security check you about 3 times. Once before you enter the building, once after you check in (the normal security) and once before you board the plane at the gate, especially for UK flights (threat of terror is higher in our country for some reason?!). But you should be fine with your equipment.
Bro, the official stores are not selling fake clothing. Don't give miss information, if you go in small shops you will find fake brands. But in stores they are not allowed to sell fake brands. And brands like Koton, Mavi etc are Turkish brands. They are even being sold in Europe to Europeans on Zalando. So pretty big brands.
It's not mis-information at all. In almost every other shop they're selling Nike, Gucci, MK, Versace stuff - and non of it is real. I'm not talking about 'Turkish brands' or 'Official Store', I'm talking about the very clearly fake designer goods that are everywhere in every corner shop. Now if you don't see any of that, you've never been anywhere in Turkey. Clearly you haven't if you have the nerve to call what I say and film 'mis-information'.
Antalya is a small city, and except for Perga (which is way out there), you can see most of the attractions in this video just by walking. You could stay in one hotel and explore all this, yes.
Better is with a tour guide, as they'll show you sights and places you might not have considered or seen before. But it's always cheaper to do it yourself by hiring a car. It's definitely cheaper than hiring a taxi to do the same thing.
Depends on the country, but registering a drone isn't necessary in Turkey unless you're doing it for commercial reasons. All the typical no fly zone rules apply though, especially near airports, military bases, government property and UNESCO sites.
Great video and very informative! Although I've no idea where you heard that pet ownership isn't encouraged in Islam- it IS encouraged to take care of animals, particularly cat ownership. Turkish people are massive animal lovers and also own pets, but they have an issue with a high stray population that hasn't yet been solved, so they take it upon themselves to look after stray animals as a kind of 'communal pet'
That's what I was told, but yeah there's lots of stray animals in Turkey, but they all seem to be taken care of. I even got a photo of a line of cats waiting in an orderly queue for dinner at my restaurant. It was pretty hilarious.
I usually go in the winter months - November, December, January (I've been several times) - as the prices are cheaper but the weather isn't guaranteed. That said, the last couple of times I've been, the weather has been okay.
It's a lot of money, but Lorenzo is proven quality. I'm more surprised that Giovinco is seemingly coming back. Having them both in the team? That's something to look forward to!
@@UltimateBucketList yea let’s hope bill manning actually does it, as of now seba is just training with us hopefully that means a new contract for him 🙏🙏
Cool video mate. What’s the local reaction to drone use in Antalya? I have a sub 250g drone (DJI MINI2) registered in Ireland and also have my EASA certificate.
Thanks Paul. As far as I'm aware, you don't need any special certificates to fly a drone in Turkey for recreational use. Local reaction, they're fine so long as it's in a nice open area and not on some crowded streets etc. The Police WILL pull you up if you try and fly near airports, government buildings and UNESCO sites.
@@paullyons221b absolutely! But just be careful. I almost got thrown into prison for droning around Perga (the ancient city). If you see Police hovering around, best to not fly just in case you break a law you didn't know about. My advice: if you have to fly, do it quick, keep the distance between you and the drone short, and pack away real fast and pretend nothing happened! Dealing with Turkish Police wasn't fun.
Not bad, a little mild but certainly not terrible. The bad thing about Antalya in the winter is the unpredictability of the weather. I've been one year and it was 20°C and sunny. The next year, it was cold and raining all week. The next year it was freezing at night, but warm during the day. If you want guaranteed weather without it being stinking hot and stupidly expensive, go between April & June or September & October.
@@UltimateBucketList thanks, see I went to Bodrum one year in October and it was actually quite cold. Was still sunny but not warm enough to walk about in shorts and t shirts. Thought maybe since Antalya was more south and sheltered it would be different.
There's plenty of holiday companies that will arrange that for you in Canada. Alternatively, you could book them yourself using Google Hotels to find the best deals. As mentioned in the video: if you book a hotel owned by the Stone Group - you can't really go wrong!
Depends which beach and whereabouts. Lara beach for example; some parts of it are pristine white sandy, and some parts of it are very pebbly. I'd say you get a mixture of both, but in general; the nicer hotels have the nicer beaches.
I usually do a package deal from either TUI, or what was Thomas Cook (I still think they exist online), though the last one I booked was with EasyJet holidays. The cheapest deals are usually December / January when the weather isn't as guaranteed. Because the world has gotten stupidly expensive, I doubt I'll see that price ever again. Hope that helps?
@@UltimateBucketList Because of Rusians . 3 billion Russian people move to Antalya and they are staying at hotels thats why prices are high.Because of them even locals cant find rental houses for good price
Nope . I was read at newspaper and even i live in Antalya. They have russian schools and they have their local area thay invade konyaaltı . They have russian pattisaries , russian kindergarden , elemantary schools and too many stores . I mean they made little russia midle of the antalya
Some people don't know that though, because most of the people who watch this video have never been. THINK before you come out with comments like that.
It's warm, temperatures top out at about 16°C (61°F) but it's not really that hot. The weather isn't guaranteed, but if you are lucky and get warm weather, it's nice (and cheap!).
@@gang-gang8325 I've never stayed there, so I honestly couldn't advise you on it. It looks nice enough and most hotels are of this standard. This hotel is located in Side, right next to historic Manavgat Market (great place to pick up fake designer goods) but it's nowhere near the actual city of Antalya.
@@gang-gang8325 good choice! I stayed there and some of this video was of the Aska Lara. You'll find that in terms of things to do, it's not as much as some of the other hotels (like the Royal hotels), but it's across the street from the entrance of the beach. There's also a few shops nearby and it's easy to get into Antalya city from there (a 1 hour bus or 20 minute taxi). If you get bored one day, get a taxi driver to take you to Perga (see my other video on this) for a nice historic day out.
Yeah, I don't think I'll ever see those prices ever again. You can probably still get a week all inclusive for about £450 if you go out of season. But in season, the prices are sky-high.
I left mobile data off my phone in Turkey, but that didn't really bother me. Friends have said that the public Wifi and mobile networks are very good. Free Wifi at the hotel was okay.
11:48 The reason why there are so many pets on the streets of Antalya is not related to being a Muslim. People buy pets because they're cute when they're puppies. And after those pets grow up, most people unfortunately throw those pets on the street. There are shelters for pets living on the street in Antalya. And most pets on the street are vaccinated.
You mean the bit at the end that gives people helpful advice for their trip? To most viewers - that's the most useful part. Out of 19.5 million total views on my channel - you're the only person to have ever complained about those tables. Quite strange.
Antalya is cheap until the crooked business owners start to rip you off. As for getting lost. It's pretty hard to get lose, because the old town is quite small, and you can see minarets from almost every street, so you always have some sort of berring. And if you're not sure where north or south is, just look at the direction the Muslims are praying.
That's technically true, yes. It's an open secret that tourists get ripped off, but that's just how it is. That's how they make money. If you can haggle, that goes a long way to ensuring that pricing is slightly more fair!
Yeah, the reason why it's so cheap is because the weather can be unpredictable in late November to early January. Because it can get cold, nobody wants to go at that time, so that's why the hotels are so cheap at that time of year. If you go in July when the weather is guaranteed to be nice, people want to go at that time - but that means that the prices increase.
If you're looking for a cost effective holiday full of beaches, history, culture and all the free food and alcohol that you can consume - then look no further than Antalya.
I've just come back and I can't wait to go back later on in the year.
If you have been to Antalya before - let me know what you thought in the comments below.
@@amberabdullah2886 Lol....Its Europe you adult so take care of yourself. It's common sense..🙏❤🤣
Is it warm in November December time?
@@harryelston4997 It's not freezing, but it's not blazing hot either. It's a nice temperature for sure. January is the coldest month.
@@UltimateBucketList thank you very much am looking at going around then after watching your video
@@harryelston4997 Fantastic, I'm sure you'll have an amazing time! :)
I adore being in Turkey. Live the locations, cuisine, and friends. Words will never adequately explain how amazed I was when I toured the palaces, ruins, and subterranean hotels! The ice cream is excellent!
I totally agree. In general, everything is excellent in Turkey.
It's my defacto winter sun destination every year!
I was recently, I visited almost the entire region. Lots of ancient sites, I filmed a few (recommended). I love Turkey, especially Antalya!
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Yes I agree! Antalya is a wonderful place and I'm editing my video on Perga right now. I'm sure you've been there yourself but if you haven't - check out my video when it comes out.
@@UltimateBucketList I was there! I also recommend you my video from Perge ;)
@@ancientsitesgirl yes, I just finished watching your video and commented. Love the amount of work you put into it! :)
@Ultimate Bucket List Thanks
Perfect upload without any doubt.....Such a charming video.
Thank you for being there for us!!!!
Thanks very much, I appreciate your kind comments! :)
Your videos are so informative and detailed. Amazing voiceover and great explanation of different things to do/ see in Antalya
Thank you Mohima! I hope this helps you plan your next trip to Antalya. 👍
You know it’s a good day when Nihn uploads
Thanks Connor.
Such a charming video.........................................
Thank you!
Excellent video. Thanks for putting this together for everyone. Very helpful.
Thanks Mitch, much appreciated!
Love your videos man! I’m glad you are making more!
Thanks! I'm trying to go places and catch up for the last two years where I've not been anywhere.
I have missed your Ultimate Bucket List videos thank you so much
Cheers Jason! Yes, it's taken me a while to go anywhere in the last three months. Plan on going to more places though! :)
I will be staying in Antalya one month from 1st of July, well described from what I have seen in the past there.
Thanks! Hope you have a great time in Antalya ... it'll be nice and hot in July!
Yes! The king is back!
Trying, yes!
Great video for actual sites and knowledge and not people's holiday outfits/meals. Appreciate the efforts 👍🏼
Thanks, much appreciated! And yes, no video clips of my outfits, meals or cleavage on my channel! ;)
Another TOP video, the depth of info is just right with a tongue in cheek bit of humour... spot on!
Thank you again ... I try my best to make these videos informative yet entertaining.
Unlike most other UA-camrs, I try not to make the video about myself and I try and show exactly what it's like to visit these places!
Such a charming video.
Thanks!
Great video! Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks Candis, much appreciated!
Absolutely well done video. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks John :)
Amazing video, I learned a lot about vacation spots!
Thank you!
Thanks for this video!! You just convinced me to visit Antalya 😀
Great! I hope you have a wonderful time there!
Thank you for realistic experience and advice...🙏❤
You're welcome! I hope you enjoy Antalya if you get to visit!
your videos are so good! good info and good mix. and alot to do that isnt expensive ect. ^^
Thanks again Josefine ... and yes, I try and tell people about all the things that aren't expensive. Antalya is super cheap anyway!
As a local tourist guide in Antalya, I am impressed with you video and your informations. Thank you.
Waiting you back to Antalya.😂
Thank you - I appreciate that. I'm sure I'll be back in Antalya in the winter.
Waiting back with pleasure. 😊
WOW! Thank you for your complete information, especially on expected travel cost. Turkey has been one of my travel bucket list but I am not sure which city should be my first destination. It's really surprising to find that the inclusive 5 starts hotel in Antalya can be so affordable.
Glad it was helpful! You've probably got three choices for your first Turkish city.
Antalya - there are some things to do, but the biggest draw is the cheap all inclusive hotels along it's golden beaches.
Istanbul - there's lots of things to do. It's not as cheap as the others, but it's full of culture and attractions.
Dalaman - another place like Antalya, cheap - lots of sunny coast destinations, but sorely lacking in things to do.
I don't think you can go wrong with any of these places!
Not in the season though ..we’re now in Turkey 2 weeks all inclusive - over 2 thousand pounds..only because it’s July 🙄 oh and this ones only a 3 star hotel … Aska Lara would have been nearly 5,000 pounds for 2 weeks now 🤯
300 pounds is the winter price, when there are hardly any tourists around and they want to fill the rooms. Hotels cost many times more in summer.
This is amazing as usual....
Thank you very much!
Welcome back Nihn
Thanks!
Welcome our antalya bro. You make a great video
Thanks very much! It's a very nice place, I've visited Antalya three times now!
Another great video 👍
Thanks! :)
This is incredible
Thanks! :)
@@UltimateBucketList your welcome
lovely city thanks for sharing!
Thanks Naila, much appreciated!
Ah so this is where you've been hiding. Top work.
Thank you. I think it's because I haven't actually been anywhere since my last video. In fact, this is the first time I've been abroad in two years since the pandemic started!
Great video , thanks 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video!
Thank you very much! I could do with a lot more views on this one so if you could share it somehow, that'd help me out massively. Thanks again 👍
Thanks for the video.. its really helpful trust me
You're welcome ... glad this video helps.
Enjoy Antalya!
Lovely video lots of information.. what can I expect the weather to be like in april? Summer clothes? Thank you
Thanks Seanna. Yeah the temperature is pretty much perfect in April for doing attractions - average 21°C (70°F), it's not too hot and it's certainly not cold. So you can do all these things - though it still might be cold for sunbathing if that's what you're looking for? I found it to be plenty though.
Turkish hotels are so nice
They really are!
Hey !! We are visiting turkey soon !! We are planning to visit pamukkale!! Is it worth the hype ??
Good question! It looks amazing, but I've never actually been.
I've been dying to go, but the 6 hour round trip from my hotel puts me off.
Maybe the next time I go to Antalya, I'll do it and film the experience.
Sorry I couldn't help you any more with that.
@@UltimateBucketList thanks for the reply 👍🏼 It means a lot !! Hopefully you’ll go and film that place one day !! It looks so magical for me !!
Which part of Antalya is safe and can enjoy the walk , sometimes sightseeing ? We are layback people and going from U S in January for the month.
Hi - honestly most of Antalya is safe. I do recommend a resort Lara Beach to stay at, and then using public transport to get into the town and/or the ruins. I don't recommend staying in the actual city of Antalya itself as the facilities are far inferior to the resorts. Hope that helps?
@@UltimateBucketList that sounds great. Thank you
Hi mate, great review! Me and my family are going at the end of July and I wanted to take my FPV drone to get some cinematic shots and wondered about the laws etc?
Thanks my friend!
In general, Turkish drone laws are fairly relaxed, but drone flights are strictly not allowed near government buildings and UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Perga.
I didn't have many problems flying my own drone around beaches and the old town etc., but just don't do it in Perga!
How is the weather in April will b going then. Will the beaches b nice to go in that month
Yes, it's very pleasant around April, temperatures reach about 22°C in the middle of the day, but significantly cooler at night (so bring something warmer for the evenings). Beaches are nice at that time of the year - not too hot, not too cold, just nice.
Thank you soo much for your video.. we are planning a trip soon with our family and planning how many days to spend in a place is really a hastle...and your video helped a lot.. can you tell me if you booked your stay via any sites or did you go the place directly and booked .
Hi Sonia, glad this video helped!
When I look for a holiday, I'll basically figure out when the cheapest day/week to fly (using the Google Flights map), then I look for the best deal on hotels via sites like Expedia, or any of the package holidays people. So my last three trips to Antalya have been with Thomas Cook, TUI and Jet2 respectively ... and at the cheapest time to fly there.
Avoid booking the hotel directly with them, the hotel prices are steep compared to booking with a third party company. Have a look anyway, but they tend to be more expensive in my opinion.
Hope that helps?
Which month did you go?
I usually go between November and January when the prices are at their lowest (because the weather isn't as guaranteed).
You could get away with February, but from March onwards the prices get more expensive.
Hi, am in the UK. What are the rules on drones and would I have any issues taking a DJI mini 2? Thanks
Hello my friend. So long as you don't fly drones around mosques, within the vicinity of Antalya airport or anywhere where they expressly forbid it (there are signs telling you this), it was pretty much free reign to do whatever you want. On things like beaches or the sea, nobody bats an eyelid. Seriously!
@@UltimateBucketList thanks for replying. I have no intentions of upsetting anyone, Especially the authorities. I guess I am concerns about customs at the airport. I am hobbyist and I would be travelling with a fair bit of kit which anyone would think and a profession 😂
@@TravelWithLinAndBilly you'll be fine at customs at the airport, no problems there.
But there's one thing you should know when you get to Antalya Airport to fly back to the UK is that they security check you about 3 times.
Once before you enter the building, once after you check in (the normal security) and once before you board the plane at the gate, especially for UK flights (threat of terror is higher in our country for some reason?!).
But you should be fine with your equipment.
Bro, the official stores are not selling fake clothing. Don't give miss information, if you go in small shops you will find fake brands. But in stores they are not allowed to sell fake brands. And brands like Koton, Mavi etc are Turkish brands. They are even being sold in Europe to Europeans on Zalando. So pretty big brands.
It's not mis-information at all. In almost every other shop they're selling Nike, Gucci, MK, Versace stuff - and non of it is real.
I'm not talking about 'Turkish brands' or 'Official Store', I'm talking about the very clearly fake designer goods that are everywhere in every corner shop.
Now if you don't see any of that, you've never been anywhere in Turkey.
Clearly you haven't if you have the nerve to call what I say and film 'mis-information'.
Hello mind sharing where can I book the boat ride?
Honestly - you just walk along the harbour and lots of boat companies will offer you similar boat rides.
Hi from Antalya 👋❤️🇹🇷
Hi.
Is it easy to go between all of these places if youre staying in one hotel?
Antalya is a small city, and except for Perga (which is way out there), you can see most of the attractions in this video just by walking. You could stay in one hotel and explore all this, yes.
Does anyone know if it is better & cheaper to go places with a tour guide or better experience renting a car and exploring yourself??
Better is with a tour guide, as they'll show you sights and places you might not have considered or seen before.
But it's always cheaper to do it yourself by hiring a car.
It's definitely cheaper than hiring a taxi to do the same thing.
Very good thanks bro
Thank you my friend!
nice video! do you have to register your drone before flying abroad
Depends on the country, but registering a drone isn't necessary in Turkey unless you're doing it for commercial reasons.
All the typical no fly zone rules apply though, especially near airports, military bases, government property and UNESCO sites.
Great video and very informative! Although I've no idea where you heard that pet ownership isn't encouraged in Islam- it IS encouraged to take care of animals, particularly cat ownership. Turkish people are massive animal lovers and also own pets, but they have an issue with a high stray population that hasn't yet been solved, so they take it upon themselves to look after stray animals as a kind of 'communal pet'
That's what I was told, but yeah there's lots of stray animals in Turkey, but they all seem to be taken care of.
I even got a photo of a line of cats waiting in an orderly queue for dinner at my restaurant. It was pretty hilarious.
It’s true that dogs not allowed as pet but cats are loved
@@saimarizwan8418 cats or dogs no matter we taking care all of them.
When did you visit can you tell me. I mean the month
I usually go in the winter months - November, December, January (I've been several times) - as the prices are cheaper but the weather isn't guaranteed. That said, the last couple of times I've been, the weather has been okay.
The 🐐 is back
Thanks Mike!
Does anyone know if the weather is good at the end of April/ beginning of May??
Yes, it's very good weather at that time and it's not too hot.
Could you please mention the hotels
I did towards the middle and end of the video. I recommended any hotel owned by the Stone Group.
How are you doing this evening nihn when is your next football trip from Ruairi
Hi, I'm not doing too badly. I don't know when my next football trip is ... got 101 things to do in the next few weeks!
How would you get to visit the Ancient ruins.
Either take the Metro and walk for 15 minutes or take a taxi. I cover this in my video about it: ua-cam.com/video/jh58b5i0NhA/v-deo.html
whats the name of resort at 7:38 ?
That's the Royal Holiday Palace. I've stayed there twice, it's amazing! 😀
Ayooo "nobody wanted to be my jack"😂😂😂 that's sus.
It's funny because it's true...
Glad your back, thoughts on toronto fc now? Especially Lorenzo
It's a lot of money, but Lorenzo is proven quality. I'm more surprised that Giovinco is seemingly coming back.
Having them both in the team? That's something to look forward to!
@@UltimateBucketList yea let’s hope bill manning actually does it, as of now seba is just training with us hopefully that means a new contract for him 🙏🙏
@@klaythompson6271 Yes, I hope so. Would be good to see him back in a TFC jersey!
@@UltimateBucketList same can’t wait for that
Who is the dude on the horse at :48
This is the presidential statue, and the man riding the horse is President Ataturk.
Cool video mate. What’s the local reaction to drone use in Antalya? I have a sub 250g drone (DJI MINI2) registered in Ireland and also have my EASA certificate.
Thanks Paul. As far as I'm aware, you don't need any special certificates to fly a drone in Turkey for recreational use.
Local reaction, they're fine so long as it's in a nice open area and not on some crowded streets etc.
The Police WILL pull you up if you try and fly near airports, government buildings and UNESCO sites.
@@UltimateBucketList Thanks a lot. I’m tempted to take mine away as it looks too beautiful not to.
@@paullyons221b absolutely! But just be careful. I almost got thrown into prison for droning around Perga (the ancient city). If you see Police hovering around, best to not fly just in case you break a law you didn't know about. My advice: if you have to fly, do it quick, keep the distance between you and the drone short, and pack away real fast and pretend nothing happened! Dealing with Turkish Police wasn't fun.
@@UltimateBucketList Yikes… perhaps a bit of storyblocks to fill in the gaps then. Thanks buddy.
@@paullyons221b I'd say take it anyway. Just do your homework beforehand! Enjoy Antalya!
What are the temperatures like in Antalya in the winter?
Not bad, a little mild but certainly not terrible. The bad thing about Antalya in the winter is the unpredictability of the weather.
I've been one year and it was 20°C and sunny. The next year, it was cold and raining all week. The next year it was freezing at night, but warm during the day.
If you want guaranteed weather without it being stinking hot and stupidly expensive, go between April & June or September & October.
@@UltimateBucketList thanks, see I went to Bodrum one year in October and it was actually quite cold. Was still sunny but not warm enough to walk about in shorts and t shirts. Thought maybe since Antalya was more south and sheltered it would be different.
how do I book hotel in lara Beach,Antalya from canada.
There's plenty of holiday companies that will arrange that for you in Canada.
Alternatively, you could book them yourself using Google Hotels to find the best deals.
As mentioned in the video: if you book a hotel owned by the Stone Group - you can't really go wrong!
hi im a big fan
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Hi what’s the weather like end of march? Does anyone know?
Pretty good actually. It's quite a bit warmer than in December/January. Expect to see some rain, but mainly sunshine.
It's raining 🌧
It was when I went there.
But most of the time, it's sunny and warm.
Are the beaches sand or pebble?
Depends which beach and whereabouts. Lara beach for example; some parts of it are pristine white sandy, and some parts of it are very pebbly. I'd say you get a mixture of both, but in general; the nicer hotels have the nicer beaches.
Where did you get £300 for both flights and hotel for a week from?!
I usually do a package deal from either TUI, or what was Thomas Cook (I still think they exist online), though the last one I booked was with EasyJet holidays.
The cheapest deals are usually December / January when the weather isn't as guaranteed.
Because the world has gotten stupidly expensive, I doubt I'll see that price ever again.
Hope that helps?
@@UltimateBucketList Thanks! I will keep a look out - you definitely got a bargain!
@@UltimateBucketList Because of Rusians . 3 billion Russian people move to Antalya and they are staying at hotels thats why prices are high.Because of them even locals cant find rental houses for good price
@@bulasmaasabiyim 3 billion?! More like 250'000...
Nope . I was read at newspaper and even i live in Antalya. They have russian schools and they have their local area thay invade konyaaltı . They have russian pattisaries , russian kindergarden , elemantary schools and too many stores . I mean they made little russia midle of the antalya
I’m U.S. citizen, I’d like to move to Turkey permanently.
It's a very cost effective country to live in by Western standards, for sure.
@@UltimateBucketList would I be able to live there permanently, because I do not want to come back to U.S.
@@innocentwhite2775 You're asking the wrong guy dude - might want to go to the Immigration website for Turkey and look at your options.
@@UltimateBucketList yea I’ll of course!
Miami Florida California or anywhere else in America
I've done a lot of videos already on Miami, Florida etc. Check them out if you get a chance!
Modern shops, and restaurants!? Of course! 😂 Antalya is a big city that gets tons of tourists..
Some people don't know that though, because most of the people who watch this video have never been.
THINK before you come out with comments like that.
Is it hot in December
It's warm, temperatures top out at about 16°C (61°F) but it's not really that hot.
The weather isn't guaranteed, but if you are lucky and get warm weather, it's nice (and cheap!).
@@UltimateBucketList is the Castival Hotel any good ?
@@gang-gang8325 I've never stayed there, so I honestly couldn't advise you on it. It looks nice enough and most hotels are of this standard. This hotel is located in Side, right next to historic Manavgat Market (great place to pick up fake designer goods) but it's nowhere near the actual city of Antalya.
@@UltimateBucketList I changed hotels I paid 179 extra I will be staying at the aska lara resort & spa
@@gang-gang8325 good choice! I stayed there and some of this video was of the Aska Lara. You'll find that in terms of things to do, it's not as much as some of the other hotels (like the Royal hotels), but it's across the street from the entrance of the beach. There's also a few shops nearby and it's easy to get into Antalya city from there (a 1 hour bus or 20 minute taxi). If you get bored one day, get a taxi driver to take you to Perga (see my other video on this) for a nice historic day out.
300 pound a week. Must have been nice. It's 900 now.
Yeah, I don't think I'll ever see those prices ever again.
You can probably still get a week all inclusive for about £450 if you go out of season.
But in season, the prices are sky-high.
How is the wifi? I will be there March 2022 and need to know if the wifi will be working well.
I left mobile data off my phone in Turkey, but that didn't really bother me. Friends have said that the public Wifi and mobile networks are very good. Free Wifi at the hotel was okay.
@@UltimateBucketList Thank you so much for your reply. May you continue to be blessed.
@@seczee411 Thanks Terrell! :)
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11:48 The reason why there are so many pets on the streets of Antalya is not related to being a Muslim. People buy pets because they're cute when they're puppies. And after those pets grow up, most people unfortunately throw those pets on the street. There are shelters for pets living on the street in Antalya. And most pets on the street are vaccinated.
Thanks.
You should have removed the info table from the screen...very obstructive...
You mean the bit at the end that gives people helpful advice for their trip?
To most viewers - that's the most useful part.
Out of 19.5 million total views on my channel - you're the only person to have ever complained about those tables.
Quite strange.
Antalya is cheap until the crooked business owners start to rip you off.
As for getting lost. It's pretty hard to get lose, because the old town is quite small, and you can see minarets from almost every street, so you always have some sort of berring. And if you're not sure where north or south is, just look at the direction the Muslims are praying.
That's technically true, yes.
It's an open secret that tourists get ripped off, but that's just how it is. That's how they make money.
If you can haggle, that goes a long way to ensuring that pricing is slightly more fair!
Turky what laungues
Mainly Turkish, but you can get by with English, Arabic, Kurdish or Greek.
Lovely video but Turkey is actually a secular country
Yes it is. But as a tourist, that isn't obvious.
Aksa Lara for a week 300 bucks?!! I have to pay 900 euros... My mistake to go in July.
Yeah, the reason why it's so cheap is because the weather can be unpredictable in late November to early January.
Because it can get cold, nobody wants to go at that time, so that's why the hotels are so cheap at that time of year.
If you go in July when the weather is guaranteed to be nice, people want to go at that time - but that means that the prices increase.
Did they massacre Armenians there too?
I'm not sure?
Antalya belonged to Azerbaijan and was occupied by the Ottomans.
You mentioned that Turkey is a Muslim Country, but it’s not. Turkey is a secular state with no official religion.
muslims can keep pets...just not dogs
That explains the amount of stray dogs. But there's an equal number of cats out there.