Hurma, Konyaaltı Property Guide

Hurma at a glance

Hurma is a neighbourhood (mahalle) in western Konyaaltı, set back from the coastal strip. Liman lies to the south, Gürsu to the east and Sarısu to the west, and to the north and west it approaches the foothills of the Beydağları mountains. It offers a greener, quieter setting than the densely built seafront.

Location and transport

By road, Antalya Airport is roughly 30 km from Hurma and Kaleiçi (the old town) roughly 13 km. Public transport is by municipal bus; the light rail line does not reach the neighbourhood. Because of its location, a private car matters more in daily life here than in the eastern parts of the district.

Beach and everyday life

Hurma is not directly on the coast. Konyaaltı Beach is a short drive away via Liman and Gürsu, and within walking distance from the parts of Hurma closest to the shore. There are supermarkets in and around the neighbourhood for daily shopping. The large shopping centre, Akdeniz University and the university hospital are in the east of the district. Enrolment in state primary and lower-secondary schools is based on your registered address, so families with children should check in advance which school they would be assigned to.

Housing stock

Hurma is one of the western Konyaaltı neighbourhoods where gated complexes with pools (called "site" in Turkish) and residence-style projects are concentrated. Towards the west and the foothills, newer projects, villas and detached houses become more common. Garden flats, duplexes and villas within complexes appear frequently in listings. With so many recent buildings, checking the occupancy permit and title type is especially important here. For new projects, the handover date, the completion status of shared facilities and the complex management plan should also be clear before you commit.

Who it suits

• Families looking for larger, newer homes who value complex facilities
• People who want a greener setting away from the busy seafront
• Investors considering long-term letting (bearing in mind that the foreigner residence restriction may affect the tenant profile)

What to check before buying

• Foreigner residence restriction: according to the list of the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi) dated 30 June 2022, Hurma is closed to new residence registrations by foreigners. Foreigners can buy a title deed (tapu), but a first residence permit application cannot be made with an address here. Confirm the current status.
• Occupancy permit and title type: for new projects, check whether the occupancy permit (iskân) has been issued and whether the title is full condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) or the interim construction-stage title (kat irtifakı).
• Earthquake code: use the building permit date to find out whether the building was designed under the 2007 or 2018 earthquake regulations.
• Maintenance fee: in complexes with pools, security and landscaping, ask for the current monthly fee (aidat) and the management plan.
• Short-term letting: under Law No. 7464, renting to tourists requires a permit and the unanimous consent of the building's flat owners.

For the wider district, see our Konyaaltı area guide, and for purchase costs our property buying costs calculator. Foreign buyers should also read foreigners buying property in Turkey.

Is Hurma close to the sea?

Hurma is not directly on the beach; it lies behind the coastal neighbourhoods of Liman and Gürsu. From the parts nearest the shore you can walk to the beach; from the inland and higher parts you will need to drive.

Can foreigners buy in Hurma and get a residence permit?

Foreigners can acquire title deeds in Hurma. However, according to the Göç İdaresi list dated 30 June 2022, Hurma is closed to new residence registrations by foreigners, so a first residence permit application cannot be made with an address here. Confirm the current status before applying.

How far is Hurma from the airport?

By road, Antalya Airport is roughly 30 km away and Kaleiçi roughly 13 km. Journey times depend on traffic.