Yacht Tour and Market Visit - A Weekend Delight in Antalya

Hello, friends. During our vacation in Antalya we spent a delightful weekend on a yacht tour. We started from the Mahmutlar area. My sister, her husband and a few of their friends joined us and we booked a transfer vehicle. Since there were six adults and two children, opting for a transfer was more convenient than taking a taxi. We arranged round-trip transportation.

The transfer vehicle arrived and it was very clean and comfortable. Once our friends joined us, we headed to the dock. We boarded the yacht, set sail and were greeted by a breathtaking view. It was incredible.

The yacht had a table, a barbecue grill at the back where we prepared kebabs and a gas cylinder. There was also a seating area at the front. The upper deck was open, perfect for enjoying the fresh air. If the weather turned bad, we could sit inside. The yacht’s control panel was located at the front, while the lower deck featured a toilet, a small kitchen and the captain’s cabin.

The sea was stunning, an absolutely amazing place. We saw the Red tower and cleopatra Beach and the views were spectacular. The cable car was also visible. As always, the beach was quite crowded.

We reached a stopping point on our yacht tour. Renting this yacht costs around 400 dollars or 400 euros. It doesn’t make much difference. The price included beer, some drinks, fruit, salad and bread. However, we brought most of the alcohol and snacks ourselves. It was quite an adventure.

Sometimes you need little escapes like this. Alanya is really beautiful. Swimming in the fresh air and relaxing is such a wonderful experience.

Here’s my take: if you’re in Alanya, renting a yacht or joining a yacht tour is absolutely worth it. Public yachts cost around 15-20 euros per person. It’s a great way to spend your time. But if you have a special event or want to gather with friends, renting a yacht isn’t too expensive. It’s a truly enjoyable experience that I highly recommend. The yachts are fantastic and we had so much fun.

The next morning we took our daughter to a playground. Getting her to leave was almost impossible. Later we went to another place to eat. It was a croissant workshop, not much food, but the croissants were delicious. I recommend it. Afterward we went to the market and did a week’s worth of shopping.

We first visited the Clock tower area. There’s a pool and fountains here, where people enjoy tea and listen to the sound of water. It’s especially pleasant in the evenings. We withdrew cash from Ziraat bank. These ATMs don’t charge transaction fees, while others usually take 8 euros for every 100 euros. If you withdraw 1000 euros per month, 80 would go to fees alone.

Next to the Clock Tower is the market. We arrived with a stroller and a scooter. The market was quite crowded. Mandarins were 35 lira. Grapes, pomegranates, nectarines, all were fantastic. We were looking for sweet grapes. Lemons, melons. Everything was fresh and reasonably priced. Freshly squeezed pomegranate juice was also available and it tasted amazing. A small bottle was 80 lira, while larger ones were around 150-200 lira.

You can find fresh and delicious products while shopping at the market. Doing such enjoyable activities in Alanya is always a pleasure. Imported coconuts were 15 lira. Watermelon… And those long grape clusters I mentioned. So tasty, though a bit firm. They cost 20 lira. Look at the crowd. By the way we’re not big fans of corn and didn’t eat any this season.

As you can see, there’s a great variety of fruits here. Coconut, papaya, dragon fruit, mango. They have it all. Potatoes were 15 lira, onions 20 lira, pears, figs, raspberries… Raspberries were 150 lira, about 5 euros. They’re rare in Turkey. There were also small souvenirs available.

My sister bought a pair of glasses. At first, they said the price was 800 lira. Without bargaining too much, we pretended to leave and the price dropped to 450 lira. In the end, we even got two pairs for 700 lira. So, bargaining is definitely necessary. If they say 800 lira, you can be sure that you can bring the price down. We didn’t try too hard, but when we acted like we were about to leave, they lowered the price.

The market has different sections. Small farmers sell what they grow in their gardens. There are orange mandarins, toys and much more… It feels like you’ve stepped into a grandmother’s garden.

However, there are very few meat products here. It’s not like other markets in Turkey. There’s no pork and in general, there are very few meat items. You’ll find mostly vegetables, fruits, dried nuts and herbs.

We visited the Mediterranean mall. It’s a small mall compared to Alanya and Mahmutlar, but still sufficient. Inside, there are stores like Bonera, Defacto and LTB. Polo stores are also quite common. Don’t expect too much while walking through the stores. It can’t be compared to malls in Antalya.

There are four elevators here, which is really convenient. During the summer, many people come here to cool off. On the top floor of the mall, there are children’s play areas. There are also a few cafes. Shopping at the Mediterranean mall is enjoyable, but the options are limited. This was the end of a lovely day. Our Antalya vacation was fantastic. We really enjoyed it. I hope you liked it too. Thank you for reading, my friends.