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Antalya offers pleasant weather all year round. The peak tourist season is during the summer (June – August), when temperatures reach higher than the mid-30s. While this is when you can get the best weather, be prepared to endure crowded attractions and book your accommodation well in advance. To get the best availability, low hotel rates and less crowds, visit Antalya during spring (April – May) and autumn (September – October). The weather during these times is still pleasant, plus many of the attractions are still open.

South Africans need a visa to enter Turkey. Ensure your passport has a validity of at least six months and two blank pages for stamps.

Applications can be done through the e.Visa website.

The Centres for Disease Control recommend that you visit your doctor to get all the routine vaccinations four to six weeks before leaving for Turkey. Additionally, you will need to guard against diseases such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, and malaria.

The Antalya Police Department has a section dedicated to tourists. You can phone them at 90 242 243 10 61 or fax them at 90 242 345 41 13.

A huge selection of hotels are available in Antalya, many situated along or close to the coast. They include features such as restaurants, nightclubs, spas, beach access, pools, and more.

There are many options to travelling around Antalya: buses, trams, taxis and dolmus (large cab, station wagon, regular taxi or minibus). The buses, dolmus and trams have fixed routes, while the buses, dolmus, and taxis can take you anywhere within the city.