Family Days in Antalya: Parks, Beaches, Ruins
How to shape a family day
In Antalya, heat decides the schedule. From June to August afternoon temperatures commonly sit between the mid-30s and low 40s °C, so families do best with ruins and parks in the morning, a long lunch in the shade, then the beach or an indoor attraction until evening. Turkey’s government travel warnings concern the Syrian and Iraqi border strips, which are far from Antalya.
Morning: ruins and open space
Perge is the easiest archaeological site with children. It is flat, the stadium is big enough to run around in, and the long colonnaded street has a water channel down the middle. Foreign adults pay €11, and it opens at 08:00. Arrive at the opening because the white stone gives little shade. Aspendos, at €15, has a short walk from the car park to a vast Roman theatre that children tend to enjoy for the echo.
Termessos is a different matter. The path from the car park is steep and rocky, which makes it unsuitable for pushchairs and tiring for small legs, though older children who like climbing may love it.
Midday: beaches and water
Konyaaltı beach is free and stretches about 7 km, but it is pebbles rather than sand, with a sudden drop at the water’s edge. Water shoes are the key item. Lara, to the east, is a sand beach, with public sections where sunbeds can be rented.
Phaselis, about 55 km south-west, has three small harbours in a pine forest. A guide describes the central harbour as shallow and calm. Entry is €10 for foreign adults, and the ruins are an easy short walk.
At Lower Düden Park in Lara, which is free and open all day, the river falls about 40 m into the sea. The viewing points are fenced, so keep children well behind the barriers. The operator discourages swimming below both of the Düden falls.
Afternoon: indoor and paid attractions
- Antalya Aquarium in Konyaaltı has about 40 tanks and a glass tunnel according to reseller listings, plus a Snow World add-on. Prices on resellers run about US$33 to $40, but hours differ between listings, so check before travelling.
- The Land of Legends, in Belek roughly 35 to 45 km east, combines a theme park with a seasonal water section. Adult tickets start around 880 lira in one 2026 guide, while resellers list US$47 to $62, and prices move with the date.
- The municipal wildlife park (Doğal Yaşam Parkı) is home to about 1,400 animals of 127 species, with a well-liked reptile house. Check its location, price and hours before you set out.
- Sandland on Lara Caddesi shows lit sand sculptures. The 2026 theme is reported as Lost Civilizations, and one guide gives about 250 lira for adults and 125 lira for children.
Something more active
River rafting at Köprülü Canyon, about 90 km away, is described as suitable for beginners and families. Ask each operator for minimum ages and safety kit. The Olympos Teleferik, a cable car up Mount Tahtalı to 2,365 m, is a good heat escape because the summit is much cooler, but take jackets. See the operator timetable for hours.
Practical notes
- Buy an AntalyaKart for the Antray tram, which does not accept cash.
- The Tünektepe cable car and the Antalya Museum are both closed, so do not promise them to children.
- Carry water, hats and sun cream for every outdoor stop.
Read more: Antalya group activities and the 2-day itinerary .
Search for kid-friendly bookings on Viator . The Düden Waterfalls operator site lists visitor notes for the upper falls.