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Antalya - Atatürk Parki

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A scenic coastal park in Antalya with lush gardens and sea cliffs, offering easy urban birding and regular sightings of both resident and migratory species.

Aggiunto* da Osman Tufekci
Ultimo aggiornamento 25 novembre 2025
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Descrizione

Atatürk Park is one of the easiest and most enjoyable places for birdwatching in Antalya. The park sits right along the cliffs, with beautiful sea views, shady paths, and plenty of green areas where birds like to feed and rest. Because it mixes gardens, tall trees, and open cliff edges, you can see a nice variety of species even during a short visit.

Around the park you’ll often spot familiar birds such as the Occhiocotto, Merlo, Cinciallegra, and Tortora dal collare. During spring and autumn migration, the area becomes even more interesting, with passing birds like Luì grosso, Averla piccola, or Pigliamosche dropping in for a quick stop. Along the cliffs and over the water, Gabbiano reale are common, and with a bit of luck you might even catch Berta minore gliding low over the sea.

What makes Atatürk Park special is how relaxed it feels. You can enjoy birding while walking by the sea, taking photos from viewpoints, or simply sitting under the trees with binoculars. It’s an easy, peaceful, and rewarding spot right in the heart of the city.

Dettagli

Accesso

Atatürk Park is located along the coastal cliffs of central Antalya, between the Old Town (Kaleiçi) and Konyaaltı Beach. The park is very easy to reach from anywhere in the city.

If you are coming by public transport, several buses stop along Konyaaltı Caddesi and Cumhuriyet Caddesi, both only a short walk from the park entrances. From Kaleiçi or the marina, you can also reach the park comfortably on foot in about 10–15 minutes.

If you are arriving by car, there are parking areas along the main road above the park, but spaces can fill up quickly on weekends. Street parking is usually available early in the morning.

The best way to explore the area is definitely on foot. The park has paved paths, shaded seating areas, and many viewpoints where you can stop and scan the trees, gardens, and sea. A relaxed visit for birding usually takes 1–2 hours, but you can easily spend longer enjoying the scenery.

Terreno e habitat

Canyon/scogliera , Mare , Città/paese , Parco , Prateria/pascolo

Caratteristiche dell’area

Paesaggio aperto , Asciutto , Terreno piano

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Primavera

Percorso

Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

Early morning is the best time for birding in Atatürk Park, as the paths are quiet and many birds feed actively in the gardens. The viewpoints along the cliffs are great places to watch gulls and scan the sea for passing birds. There are plenty of benches and shaded areas, making it a comfortable place to spend time even in warm weather.

The park is safe, well-maintained, and popular with walkers, runners, and families. Toilets, cafés, and drinking water can be found nearby along Konyaaltı Street or in the surrounding areas. It’s also a good spot for photography thanks to the Mediterranean light and the beautiful backdrop of the Taurus Mountains.

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