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Korkuteli: A small town in the northwesterly direction of Antalya.

Kumluca: (speak: Kumludscha) A small town with many greenhouses, located before Finike,on the way to Antalya. It is not popular for tourism.

Limyra: This ancient place was already settled by the 5th Century B.C.it has beautiful graves and the temple grave, with the remains of 6m long friezes, of the hereditary ruler Perikles.

Manavgat: Manavgat is known for its'big market, the waterfalls and the boat trips on the river of Manavgat.If you visit Side for a holiday , you must visit the big market in Manavgat. An experience for every holiday-maker. A lively city which also belongs to Side.

Medicine on holiday: You get all necessary medicines quite cheaply,in the well stocked Turkish pharmacies (Eczane). You should bring with you prescribed medications from home.If you want to bring along "travel-medicine", you should ensure you have medications for fever, pain, eye and ear drops, diarrhea medication, (for example Immodium) and insect repellant. Little children are often afflicted with middle eat infections owing to bacteria found in swimming pools as some people urinate or spit in the water.The sun action on the water encourages bacteria and pathogenic agents to thrive.As a preacaution, you should get your doctor to prescribe an antibiotic against this and administer it to your child the minute you recognize the symptoms (Earaches and discharge).

Mosque: Please avoid entering a a mosque during prayer. Short trousers are not allowed. Shoes are also taken off before entry. Women are to use a head scarf and cover all parts of the body.

Museum: (Turkish: Müze) The archaeological museum of Antalya houses the most important collection of ancient art next to Athens. Many pieces from the early Anadolu period are to be seen. Opened daily from 10.00 o'clock until 12.00 o'clock and 13.30 o'clock until 17.00 o'clock. On Mondays it is closed. A visit to the museum's is a must for the historically interested visitors. The entry is about 2,50 Euro per person.

Myra: see "Demre"

Narcotics: Any possession of drugs is strictly prohibited and is severely punished. In February 2001 a woman was sentenced to 30 years of jail for possession of 26 kilos heroin!!

Nudism: Please show respect for the culture and religion of the people here by refarining from being nude or topless. Nudity is a crime in Islam and is regarded as immoral and illegal.In the big holiday resorts, however, you can lie topless at the beach as there are only Europeans here.

Newspapers: You can find all the big European daily papers and magazines here like; Focus, Mirror, Star and others. However, the prices are more than twice as high, as in your country owing to the customs and transportation costs.

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