Planning to take a family trip to Turkey's incredible south coast?
If so, and you're looking for things to do in Antalya with kids that won't leave you needing another holiday to recover, you're in the right place.
Antalya delivers enough family adventures to keep your Instagram stories busy and ensure the little ones are suitably shattered by bedtime. Just the way it should be.
The best things to do in Antalya for families
The Land of Legends
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The Land of Legends is Turkey's answer to Thorpe Park meets Atlantis. Only, minus the British weather trying to ruin your day.
With its own shopping mall, hotel and the largest theme park in Turkey, it's basically a holiday within your holiday.
And with its wave pools, shark treks, jacuzzis and more water slides than you can shake a stick at, don't miss Aqua Land for some serious water-based fun.
Sandland
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At Sandland, you'll find sand sculptures that make your childhood beach castles look decidedly amateur.
It's like an art gallery made of sand, only you won't get funny looks for wearing flip-flops.
Particularly magical at sunset, Sandland is transformed into an atmospheric landscape as the shadows hit the sculptures and a cool breeze comes in off the sea. Unmissable.
Antalya Toy Museum
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The Antalya Toy Museum is a fascinating journey through the history of toys.
It's a nostalgic toy paradise, even if you're well past the age of playing with them.
Make time for this trip down memory lane and share your joy with the kids as you pass cabinets of toys from different eras.
You'll be saying "I had one of those!" more times than you'll care to admit.
Dolusu Park
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Dolusu Park offers enough activities to tire out even the most energetic of kids, as well as adults pretending they're not exhausted.
Home to the first mermaid show in the country, nine kids' water slides, a wave pool and a private beach, its basically the perfect day out for kids in Antalya.
When the watery antics are done with, take a walk down its aptly named Fairytale Street.
Filled with statues of Turkish fairytale heroes, it's a mini lesson in Turkish folklore.
Dinopark
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A 40-minute drive takes you to Dinopark, complete with a 7D cinema (because regular 3D just isn't enough anymore), fossil pools and enough dinosaurs to film the next Jurassic Park.
Antalya Aquarium
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The Antalya Aquarium offers a welcome escape from the Mediterranean heat.
With one of the world's longest underwater tunnels, you can get up close with sharks and rays without getting your feet wet.
Saklıkent Ski Center
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Heading to Antalya in winter? The Saklıkent Ski Center offers a unique chance to ski with a view of the Mediterranean.
Olympos Cable Car
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The Olympos Cable Car offers what might be the Mediterranean's most spectacular view.
Rising to 2,365 meters above sea level, it provides a unique vantage point where you can see the coast, mountains and ancient ruins all at once.
Karaalioglu Park
Karaalioglu Park is Antalya's massive city park that's ideal for picnics, playgrounds and letting the kids run wild while you sit on a bench and take five.
Plus, it has fab views over the cliffs.
MiniCity Antalya
This outdoor museum features mini versions of Turkey's most famous landmarks.
It's educational, fun and walkable in under an hour. Which is about the limit before someone needs a snack or wants to hit the pool.
Tünektepe Teleferiğine
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For kids with a head for heights, another cable car awaits.
Only, this one takes you up to 605m for panoramic views of Antalya's coastline.
There's a café at the top, so you can reward your parenting efforts with a well-earned Turkish coffee.
Family-friendly Restaurants in Antalya
Luna Garden
With a spacious, open-air seating area, Luna Garden is a family-friendly restaurant in Antalya with a relaxed atmosphere.
It's the kind of setting that invites families to unwind together after a day of adventure and exploration.
What really sets Luna Garden apart, though, is the waiting staff, who whizz around on skates.
Because watching servers gliding skilfully between tables while carrying plates of food turns dinner time into theatre.
7 Mehmet
A little more upmarket, but child-friendly nonetheless, 7 Mehmet serves glittering Mediterranean views alongside flavourful Turkish cuisine.
The staff here treat children like royalty and the menu includes plenty of approachable options for less-adventurous palates.
Vanilla
Another upmarket option, but don't let that fool you.
Vanilla restaurant in the city centre welcomes families with impressive hospitality.
The menu ranges from Turkish dishes to pasta and burgers, with generous portions that may even result in leftovers.
Big Man Restaurant
The Big Man restaurant in the Lara Beach area is incredibly welcoming to families.
Its menu spans Turkish and international dishes, meaning even the pickiest eaters should find something they love.
Rokka Pizza Falafel
If your family holiday has reached the inevitable stage where someone announces "I just want pizza," Rokka Pizza Falafel comes to the rescue.
Located in the heart of Antalya, this casual eatery serves up the perfect blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food.
It's the perfect compromise for pleasing both adventurous eaters and those who like to stick to their comfort foods.
Stay Connected with an eSIM for Turkey
Between making memories and enjoying these things to do in Antalya with kids, staying connected is essential.
After all, using your phone to navigate streets, find attractions, check opening times and share holiday snaps is all part and parcel of any trip away.
An eSIM for Turkey from Airalo ensures you're never left frantically searching for café Wi-Fi just to check Google Maps.
It'll help you avoid eye-watering roaming charges, keep control of your data spending and share your Wi-Fi with family on the go.
Visit the Airalo store, choose your Turkish eSIM and make your family holiday in Antalya as smooth as possible.
