"Summer Fortnight In Antalya" Antalya by hcsbusman

Following the nineteen hour flight from LAX, getting on land again was great. We stayed two nights at La Paloma Pensione in the Old City area of Antalya.
The pool, room and delightful daily breakfast revived and rejuvenated our group.

Enjoying playtime

Our group was staying with local host families. My hosts were a interesting couple in their late 30's with a beautiful 6 year old daughter.
Each morning before they left for work, they prepared a splendid Mediterranean breakfast of cheeses, olives, local fresh fruit and assorted breads.
I walked through town daily to Saint Paul's Cultural Center (our daily starting pont). The people on the street were very friendly and warm.
The street featured sculptures in bronze spaced at several trolley stops. Antalya has a good mass transit system of buses and electric trolleys.

Historic Old City harbor

The local beaches were clean and well maintained. The warm Mediterranean waters were a pleasant change from the cool Pacific Ocean waves of my hometown.
Local & tourists mingled playing beach volleyball, sunning or enjoying beverages at the many beachside vendors.

• Pros:Friendly helpful people, scenic beauty, bargain prices
• Cons:Hot, humid July weather
• In a nutshell:Antalya was a diverse and intrigueing modern city