History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Kaleiçi Historical Marina is the only main port of Antalya that opened to the world from the 2nd century BC until the end of the 20th century, the reason for existence and the heart of the city. The port, which was the main base of the Pergamon, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman navies in the Mediterranean, is a sheltered natural breakwater located in the lap of steep crescent-shaped cliffs. It was restored in the 1980s and became one of Türkiye's first modern marinas and was deemed worthy of the 'Golden Apple' (FIJET) international tourism award. According to local legends, ancient pirates took shelter in this harbor on stormy nights; Giant towboats that dominated the Mediterranean were built in the shipyard in the port conquered by Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubad. Today, it is a living history scene where wooden gulets anchor. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The harbor is located at sea level, at the base of the semicircular cliff walls. The panoramic glass elevator and historical stone ramps descending from the cliffs to the port connect the port to the upper city. The inside of the harbor is completely calm and waveless. It is surrounded by historical stone walls, bastions and mansions with bay windows. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Entrance to the historical marina promenade is completely free and open to the public; Daily boat tours are paid.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Security and Stroller/Disabled Access: The 'Panoramic Glass Elevator' going down to the harbor from Republic Square is completely free and barrier-free; Baby strollers and wheelchairs can easily go down directly to the harbor promenade using the elevator; The cord length is straight.•Facilities and Facilities:There are daily yacht tour piers, fish restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops, coast guard point, marine police and modern WCs. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Selçuk Mahallesi, İskele Caddesi & Liman Kordonu, 07100 Muratpaşa / Antalya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: Restricted to vehicle traffic; The ideal way to get down from Cumhuriyet Square is by taking the panoramic elevator or walking from the streets of Kaleiçi.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can take the Nostalgia tram or buses and get off at the Cumhuriyet Square stop and take the elevator directly to the port.•Parking Availability:Cumhuriyet Square indoor car park provides service. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Points and Frames:Wide angles covering the majestic cliffs rising behind the breakwater lighthouse and the historical mansions on top, as well as the evening lights of the wooden pirate boats.•Light and Shooting Hours:The hours when the calmness of the early morning and the sunset in the evening paint the red.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should eat freshly cooked Mediterranean calamari, shrimp casserole and halva with ice cream at the fishmongers on the port quay.