SHOPPING - A DELIGHT...

There is a wealth of handicrafts available to the discerning shopper. Traditional items such as the world famous hand made kilims (rugs) in bold colours, beautifully hand-painted ceramics, copper and brassware and ornate Meerschaum pipes make charming souvenirs and gifts.

Excellent quality gold, silver and leather goods are to be had at prices considerably less than abroad.
Busy street markets are packed full of stallholders jostling to sell you their best tasting fruit and freshest vegetables. Aromatic spices and herbs such as cinnammon, saffron, paprika and mint entice the senses.

For more stylish boutiques Antalya can offer excellent quality fashion clothes and accessories for a fraction of the price in Europe. Look no further than Ataturk Street, Konyaaltı street,or visit the ultra modern shopping malls which are located on all areas of the city,all major Turk and international brands are available. 

Carpets and rugs are very much part of the Turkish tradition.
The Yörüks, who are semi nomadic, live throughout the winter on the plains.
They hand produce carpets using vegetable dyes and wool from their own sheep.

The design and patterns used in the carpets reflect their nomadic culture which is expressed in the harmonious use of blues, dark greens and reds. This traditional style of carpet making is concentrated in the villages around Antalya

DÖSEMEALTI CARPETS...

The Yürüks, who are : serminomadic tribes, live throughout the winter on the warm plains. They manufacture carpets from selfproduced wool and vegetable dyes. The design of these handmade carpets reflects the nomadic taste, which is expressed in geometric patterns and harmonic blue dark green and red colors. The villages around Antalya are the center of this traditionel carpet making.