The Clifftop City Garden
Right at the midpoint of Antalya's long clifftop promenade, where Konyaaltı Avenue meets the sea, sits Atatürk Park. For some it is a running route; for others a sunset viewpoint; for many, it is simply where summer evenings happen. Named after the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, this park forms the longest and liveliest stretch of Antalya's cliff-edge living corridor.
The park was redesigned and reopened in its current form in 2006. Scattered throughout are sculptures, plaques, and monuments honoring Atatürk and key figures in Turkish history. But the park's most powerful monument is the sea itself: from the edge of the 30-meter cliffs, the Mediterranean stretches to the horizon in a width no frame can fully contain.
A Park from Dawn to Midnight
Atatürk Park has a different rhythm at every hour. Mornings belong to runners and cyclists filling the dedicated paths. Afternoons bring families and children to the playgrounds. By evening, dozens of people sit simultaneously at clifftop cafes, all facing the water. At night, live music events and outdoor concerts turn the park into an open-air stage. With over 66,000 check-ins on Foursquare, this park is woven deeply into Antalya's social fabric.
Practical Information
- Location: Konyaaltı Caddesi, Muratpaşa. Adjacent to the Cam Piramit Convention Center. Approximately 1.5 km from Kaleiçi.
- Getting There: Bus lines KL08, KC71, and UC11 stop nearby. The Nostalji Tram also connects to the park.
- Entrance: Free. Some cafes and venues within the park may charge separately.
- Opening Hours: Open year-round.
- Best Time to Visit: Arriving at the clifftop cafes around sunset is one of Antalya's signature experiences — arrive early, as the best spots fill up quickly.
- Combine With: Antalya Archaeology Museum, Cam Piramit Convention Center, and Kaleiçi are all on the same route.
