Quinta Vip Golf Antalya Turkey

The province of Antalya, in Turkey's western mediterranean region, is surrounded by Isparta an Burdur to the north, by Konya and Karaman to the northeast, bu Mersin to the east, by Mugla to the west and by the sea Mediterranean Sea to the south. The 630 km of shoreline are complemented by natural bays, flowing rivers, green forests and ancient cities.
Antalya's mountains include Aladag, Susuz, Alacadag, Beydagları, Tahtalı and Geyik, its meadows are Antalya, Finike, Alnaya, kasaba, demre and telirova. The reservoirs of Oymapınar, Alakır and Korkuteli also in province.



Archeological evidence indicates human habitation as early as 160.000 years ago. Paleolitic, Mesolothic, and Neolithic artifacts have been found in Karain cave in the village of yağcılar Pamphylia, Lycia and Cilicia were ruling city states of various administrations are as follow: Lydian king Croessus from 560 to 546 BC. Persians after 546 BC, Macedonian Kingdom and rule by the generals from 334 to 333 BC, rule of Roma and pergamum after 189 BC.Later, Attalos II, the king of Pergamum founded Antalya as "Attalia" The Seljuks came to power in the 11th century AD, and the Ottomans under Yıldırım Beyazıt, annexed Antalya to the Ottoman state in 1391. The Karamanoğulları (sons of Karaman) ruled the Area from 1402 to 1415. Then in 1423, the ottoman Empire conquered the area and made it one of 14 political subdivisions in the state of Anatolia. Antalya became a province of the new Republic of Turkey when it was founded on October 29, 1323.
Some of the best examples of Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and ottoman civilizations are found in the remains of the castlewalls surrounding the city of Antalya.
There are still some towers and arches remaining including Hadrian's Gate built in 130 AD.
Kaleiçi, with its inner and outer walls is a gem of ancient hidtory. ıt is quite active with its many pensions, hotels, bars, and shops.  

 YACHTING
welcome to a sailing paradise,
The azure waters of the mediterranean, the Aegean, and the Black Sea, as well as the Sea of Marmara, surround Turkey to the south, wesr and north.

With over 8,333 kilometers of coastline along the four seas, Turkey is a treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches at which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night. The sailing paradise of Turkey is also home to the Blue voyage.

FROM FETHİYE TO ANTALYA A LYCIAN DREAM
The resort town of fethiye has an important marina and overlooks a beautiful bay strewn with islands.
The secrets of the ancient gods of mythology still hidden in the secluded coves and bays around the Gulf of Fethiye. Thisis truly paradise for those who want to sail through history.
Above the town, called Telmessos in antiquity, numerous Lycian rock tombs reproducing the facades of ancient buildings were cut into the cliff face, Explore the Belceğiz Bay and the beautiful Blue Lagoon (Ölüdeniz) where the calm, crystal-clear water is ideal for swimming and other water sports. On Gemiler island, Byzantine ruins lie tucked among the pines.
Go ashore at KINIK (65 km from Fethiye) where the ruins of Xantos, the ancient Lycian capital, lie in a splendid natural setting. At the holy Lycian center of Letoon, three temples dedicated to Leto, Apollo and Artemis, familiar gods of Mythology, await the intrepid visiters. Mythology records that Apollo was born at Patara, principal harbor of ancient Lycia, south of Letoon and Xantos.
The ruins are, of course numerous and fascinating. it s 22 kilometers of pure white sand stretch as far as the eye can see, making it a natural choice for all types of beach sport.
A short sail to the east brings you to Kalkan, a small lovely hilltoıp town that overlooks a tiny bay. Narrow winding streets lined with souvenir shops lead down to the charming marina. every morning boats busily take tourists, to one of the nearby beaches or small bays. As the sun sets , it is Kalkan style to meet on the roof terraces for a drink before dinner, and enjoy the comings and goings of the yachts, the business of the marina and panoramic view.

St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Church
St Nicholas, known world wide as Santa Claus, was worn in Patara about 300 AD and lived and died in Myra. He was the son of a rich wheat merchant.
After hid father's death, he distrubuted much of his wealth to the poor. The story is told of poor family with a daughetr who could not afford a dowry. In order to be inconspicuous and not embarras them,