Gateway to the Turkish Riviera
Turkey is rich in historical significance. It's culture, delicious food, beautiful landscapes, and scenery make it the perfect location to host your wedding. Antalya is Turkey's ninth largest city and is known as the pearl city of the Mediterranean. You and your guests will fall in love here and will cherish the memories you make together.
Are you dreaming of a wedding in Antalya, Turkey? Here, we explore the most scenic spots for saying 'I do.'
Kaleici
Kaleici is Antalya, Turkey's historical city center with structures that date back through the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman times. In the ancient days, the entire city was confined within walls but in modern-day Turkey, that is no longer the case.
Most of the structures date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Many of the traditional Turkish homes have been renovated into boutique hotels, restaurants, and shops. Some of these shops sell local arts and crafts. This beautiful city is located on the coast of the Mediterranean and has beautifully idyllic scenery.
The view of the sea and ancient architecture would be a beautiful backdrop for an outdoor wedding. For a more romantic, intimate setting, a boutique hotel offers the perfect venue for you and your guests to enjoy and appreciate the architecture. Kaleici is also an ideal place for couples of all religions seeking a more traditional ceremony in one of the many churches, mosques or synagogues.
Kemer in Antalya, Turkey
This seaside resort town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is known for its beautiful mountains, pine forests, and views of the sea. The shoreline has many beaches and bays with hotels for visitors along the coast.
For those couples who are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds in the city, Kemer is the perfect location for their wedding. This location is just off the slopes of the Taurus Mountains. Kemer offers many wedding venues. Some of these venues are tucked away amongst the trees, or you can embrace the sea and have a romantic ceremony along the beach.
Wedding parties can enjoy themselves after the wedding at one of the lovely hotels or head out to one of the many clubs in the area and continue the party.
Alanya
Due to its naturally strategic location on a small peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea, Alanya was a stronghold for many Empires through the years. Because of this, Alanya boasts a few memorable landmarks, the Kizil Kule (Red Tower), Tersane (Shipyard) and Alanya Castle.
The beauty of the city and its historical landmarks make it a popular destination for Antalya tourism. The friendly and hospitable people of the city create a welcoming environment for those who might want to join in with the local festivities or celebrations.
This popular city has many hotels with 5-star ratings that are ready and waiting to host your wedding. Some venues provide picturesque locations overlooking the Alanya Castle, or perhaps a wedding on Cleopatra's favorite beach sounds like the ideal location for your celebration.
Belek
Belek is another popular tourist location for the Antalya region and is famous for its spas and mineral-rich waters from the seven springs. Also in Belek is the Kursunlu Waterfall, an environmental wonder with a hidden cave at the back of the waterfall and over 100 different bird species that live nearby.
This is an ideal location for your wedding, there are many 5-star rated hotels that could host your ceremony and guests. A romantic ceremony in front of the waterfall, in one of the gardens or on one of the fine sand beaches would be perfect for anyone wanting an outdoor wedding. Perhaps you and your guests would also like to hit the greens and golf where the 2012 Turkish Airlines World Golf Final was hosted.
Kas
This city is located on a hillside that reaches down to the Turquoise Coast and is known for its agriculture of citrus fruits, vegetables, honey, and almonds. This quiet, pleasant town has a quaint feel with its narrow city streets lined with jasmine, pink Bougainvillea flowers, quiet cafes, and small, cozy guesthouses.
The local people are so friendly and inviting that you and your guests will enjoy socializing in the main square and making new friends. Kas is a popular location for scuba diving with plenty of things to see from important ancient archaeological locations to more modern airplane and ship wreckage sites.
This quaint seaside town has much to offer for those considering to get married here. There are many wonderful locations throughout the beach, to the town and many historical ruins. Your guests will love all the things to do here, and you will capture many gorgeous photos to remember your special day.
Side
Side is a city located on the southern coast of the Mediterranean in Turkey. This modern resort town also contains ruins dating all the way back to the 10th century BC. This city is a great backdrop for photography at the historical ruins of the Apollo Temple on the edge of the sea, where Anthony met Cleopatra. The waterfall located in the Manavgat area is amongst many other wonderful locations throughout the city.
Additionally, Side is not overly populated so you and your guests can take some time to relax and enjoy this holiday paradise. Plan your ceremony in the spring, summer, or fall, to enjoy the wonderfully warm weather. Winter's can often bring lots of rainfall which is not ideal conditions for the outdoor wedding you will surely want in Side.
Are You Ready to Plan Your Dream Wedding?
There are so many beautiful outdoor and indoor locations to plan your dream wedding in Antalya, Turkey. It will be hard to choose which one is right for you. This guide highlights some of the best locations and what they each have to offer for you and your wedding guests, from historical importance, landscapes, and fun activities.
If you are ready to get planning, please visit our website and contact us today to take the first steps towards your memorable day!