Arapsuyu, Konyaaltı Property Guide

Arapsuyu at a glance

Arapsuyu is an established residential neighbourhood (mahalle) in the eastern part of Konyaaltı. Its southern side opens onto Akdeniz Bulvarı, the road along Konyaaltı Beach; Meltem, in the neighbouring Muratpaşa district, lies to the east and Kuşkavağı to the west. Antalya Aquarium and the 5M Migros shopping centre are in this neighbourhood. It sits in the eastern part of Konyaaltı, the part closest to the city centre and the district's main services.

Location and transport

By road, the Akdeniz University campus is roughly 3 km from Arapsuyu, Kaleiçi (the old town) roughly 7 km and Antalya Airport roughly 22 km. Dumlupınar Bulvarı, Atatürk Bulvarı and Akdeniz Bulvarı are the main roads around the neighbourhood. As well as municipal buses, it is a short distance from the Akdeniz University Hospital area, served by the Varsak–Müze light rail line, and from the line's terminus at the Antalya Museum.

Beach and everyday life

Konyaaltı Beach runs in front of Arapsuyu, and from the streets nearest the shore you can walk to the beach, the seafront parks and the promenade. Antalya Aquarium and the 5M Migros shopping centre are within the neighbourhood for shopping and family outings. The Antalya Museum is at the eastern end of the beach, on the Muratpaşa boundary. The proximity of Akdeniz University and its hospital also makes the area practical for students and healthcare staff. Enrolment in state primary and lower-secondary schools is based on your registered address, so families should check in advance which school they would be assigned to.

Housing stock

Arapsuyu's housing consists mainly of apartment buildings from different periods. Near the shore and the main boulevards there are also complex-style developments and newer buildings. As an established neighbourhood, it has a higher share of older buildings than the newer western neighbourhoods, which makes checking building age and the earthquake code important.

Who it suits

• Families who want to live close to the city centre, hospitals and schools
• Retirees who want level ground and the beach within walking distance
• Students and academics looking for a home near Akdeniz University
• Investors considering long-term letting

What to check before buying

• Building age and earthquake code: use the building permit date to find out whether the building was designed under Turkey's 2007 or 2018 earthquake regulations.
• Urban regeneration: for older buildings, ask whether there is a "risky building" designation or an urban transformation (kentsel dönüşüm) process.
• Occupancy permit and title: check that the building has its occupancy permit (iskân) and whether the title deed (tapu) is full condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) or the interim construction-stage title (kat irtifakı).
• View and zoning: for sea-view flats, check the zoning status of the plot in front with the municipality.
• Short-term letting: under Law No. 7464, renting to tourists requires a permit and the unanimous consent of the building's flat owners.

Arapsuyu is not on the Göç İdaresi (Presidency of Migration Management) residence restriction list dated 30 June 2022; even so, we recommend that foreign buyers confirm the current status. For the wider district, see our Konyaaltı area guide; if you own property in Arapsuyu, we can help you sell or let it.

What is there in Arapsuyu?

Antalya Aquarium and the 5M Migros shopping centre are in Arapsuyu. Konyaaltı Beach runs in front of the neighbourhood, and the Akdeniz University campus is roughly 3 km away by road.

How far is Arapsuyu from the city centre and the airport?

By road, Kaleiçi is roughly 7 km away and Antalya Airport roughly 22 km. Journey times depend on traffic.

Can foreigners get a residence permit in Arapsuyu?

Arapsuyu is not on the Göç İdaresi list, dated 30 June 2022, of neighbourhoods closed to new residence registrations by foreigners. As the list can be updated, confirm the current status before applying.