From EXPO 2015 Milano to EXPO 2016 Antalya..

As you know, next year the EXPO 2016 will be held in Antalya. Before EXPO 2016, Antalya City Blog visited EXPO 2015 Milano. Let's see photos..

From EXPO 2015 Milano to EXPO 2016 Antalya..

As you know, next year the EXPO 2016 will be held in Antalya. Before EXPO 2016, Antalya City Blog visited EXPO 2015 Milano. Let's see photos..

Friday, February 28, 2014

177 Butterfly Species Identified in Antalya


While there are only 50 butterfly species in England, 55 in Denmark, 125 in Finland, and 150 in Hungary, there are 380 butterfly species in Turkey and 45 of them are endemic. 177 species have been detected in Antalya and 3 of them are endemic.


The founder of Antalya Butterfly Observation Group, Prof. Dr. Olcay Yeğin declared that they have determined 177 butterfly species around Antalya.


Yeğin having observed the butterfly species for 20 years in Antalya having the rich fauna and flora established the Antalya Butterfly Observation Group. Group photographed their observations professionally, and provided the specie determination. So, the existence of 177 species in Antalya has been proved.


By photographing the butterfly species which they found during their observations over Termessos, Koru Mount and Çimi Plateau, the groups has proved their observations to Tom Tolman and Richard Lewington, the authors of “Collins Butterfly Guide” which is accepted to be the best about the butterfly.


Some other photos of beautiful butterfly species of Antalya:






To see beautiful butterfly species of Antalya, visit the website of Antalya Butterfly Observation Group -->http://butterflies-moths-turkey.com/


Sunday, February 23, 2014

Isparta: The City of Roses


Antalya City Blog visited Isparta and took some photos for you. You can read our recommendations before you visit Isparta.

Isparta is a province that placed at the Mediterranean Region, and famous with lakes, roses and rugs. Ancient cities, national parks, and caves are places to be seen in province. Districts: Isparta (center), Aksu, Atabey, Eğridir, Gelendost, Gönen, Keçiborlu, Senirkent, Sütçüler, Şarkikarağaç, Uluborlu, Yalvaç, Yenişarbademli. 
Isparta has a continental climate with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers.


Isparta is a pretty province of the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It is widely known as "the City of Roses" for its beautiful roses and rosewater production. The city has a population of around 500.000 inhabitants and is situated 1030 meters above the sea level. 

The most important natural attraction of Isparta is, without doubt the Egirdir Lake.










The shores of Egirdir lake offers its visitors a good opportunity for fishing, picnicking and some other sportive activities like trekking, climbing and swimming. The fish restaurants with a nice lake view offers delicious local fish accompanied with local mezes and drinks. 

Hiking and Nature Trip in Isparta




Isparta offers good opportunity for hiking and mountaineering, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. You can go to Gökçay, Kovada, Gölcük, and Davraz.






Top 5 Places to Go in Isparta city center


  1. Böcüzade (Park)
  2. Kafeler Caddesi (high-street student coffee shops)
  3. Gökçay (Picnic Area)
  4. Ayazmana (Picnic Area)
  5. IyaşPark Shopping Mall

Isparta by night..







Public Transport in Isparta

Buses  run very frequently until late at night. Apart from that, there are taxis in the city.


Where to Stay in Isparta

Sirene Davras Hotel 
(http://www.davras.com.tr)

Barida Hotel 

                  (http://www.baridahotels.com)

Büyük Isparta Hotel (http://www.buyukispartaotel.net)


Basmacıoğlu Hotel (http://www.basmaciogluotel.com)


Hotel Artan 

(http://www.hotelartan.com)



Altıngöl Hotel Eğirdir 

(http://www.altingolotel.com)


Isparta is 120 km away from Antalya and 110 km away from Antalya Airport.