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A charming resort peninsula dotted with impressive Greco-Roman ruins including a seaside Temple of Apollo dramatically silhouetted at sunset.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Antalya, Turkey · Asia
Akseki sits on the route: 20 minutes from Geriş, 47km from Side.
Akseki is a town located in Antalya, Turkey. With a population of 11,616, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Akseki sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Akseki to your route.
Akseki is a municipality and district of Antalya Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,544 km2, and its population is 10,477 (2022).
Known for its snowdrops, Akseki is located in the western Taurus Mountains at an elevation of 1100m. The Manavgat River passes through a large valley in the centre of the district, which isRead more
otherwise mainly mountainous. Places of interest include caves, valleys and a number of high meadows. This windswept rocky mountainside is not good farmland and the local economy mostly depends on forestry and raising sheep and cattle. Many people from Akseki have migrated to Antalya but still have homes here as an escape from the summer heat on the coast.
Akseki was formerly Byzantine town of Marla, Marulya, or Marulia. It was conquered by the Seljuk Turks and the Ottoman Empire along with other towns in the area.
Antalya's Akdeniz University has a branch here training nurses, and doing some other vocational training.
With its rich architectural heritage, Akseki is a member of the Norwich-based European Association of Historic Towns and Regions.
The country boasts an economy based on cattle and almond trade.
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Akseki is located in Antalya, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 37.0486 latitude, 31.7900 longitude.
Akseki has a population of approximately 11,616 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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ancient ruins
A charming resort peninsula dotted with impressive Greco-Roman ruins including a seaside Temple of Apollo dramatically silhouetted at sunset.
47 km · about 55 min drive
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman theatre in the world, a 15,000-seat marvel from the 2nd century still used for performances with near-perfect acoustics.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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