Konyaaltı Property Guide

Konyaaltı at a glance

Konyaaltı is one of Antalya's central districts and takes its name from Konyaaltı Beach, which runs along the western side of the city. The eastern end of the beach reaches the Muratpaşa district boundary near the Antalya Museum; the western end reaches Antalya Port and Sarısu. The foothills of the Beydağları mountains rise to the north and west, so sea and mountain share the same view here, and busy urban neighbourhoods sit alongside quieter, greener areas.

Its proximity to the city centre, hospitals, schools and the Akdeniz University campus makes Konyaaltı a balanced choice for families, students, people working in the city and retirees. The parks and promenade along the coast are a natural part of everyday life in the district.

Location and transport

The district's main roads are Akdeniz Bulvarı, which follows the beach, and Atatürk Bulvarı and Dumlupınar Bulvarı further inland. The Varsak–Müze light rail line passes the Akdeniz University Hospital area in Konyaaltı and ends at the Antalya Museum; elsewhere in the district, public transport relies mainly on municipal buses.

By road, Antalya Airport is roughly 22–30 km away, depending on which end of the district you are in. The historic old town, Kaleiçi, is roughly 7 km from the eastern parts and roughly 14 km from Sarısu at the western end. The further west you go, the longer the trip to the centre, but the lower the building density.

Beach, parks and everyday life

Konyaaltı Beach runs in front of the Arapsuyu, Kuşkavağı, Altınkum, Gürsu, Liman and Sarısu neighbourhoods. Along the shore you will find parks, walking and cycling paths and beach facilities, and the seafront is where much of the district gathers in the evenings.

• Antalya Aquarium and 5M Migros shopping centre are in Arapsuyu, close to the beach.
• Antalya Museum stands at the eastern end of the beach, on the Muratpaşa boundary.
• Akdeniz University campus and Akdeniz University Hospital are in Pınarbaşı, on Dumlupınar Bulvarı.
• Tünektepe hill rises at the western end of the beach; the lower station of the cable car to the summit is on the Sarısu side. We recommend checking whether the cable car is operating before a visit.
• Antalya Port and the Antalya Free Zone lie within the Liman neighbourhood.

Neighbourhoods and housing stock

Konyaaltı's housing changes noticeably from one neighbourhood (mahalle) to the next:

• Eastern and central neighbourhoods such as Arapsuyu, Uncalı, Pınarbaşı and Gürsu are established residential areas dominated by apartment buildings from different periods. Supermarkets, schools and pharmacies are close at hand.
• Altınkum is also an established neighbourhood, stretching from a short section of the seafront inland towards Atatürk Bulvarı.
• Liman, Hurma and Sarısu lie near the western end of the beach. Gated complexes with pools (known locally as "site") and residence-style projects are concentrated here.
• Towards the west and the Beydağları foothills there are more new-build projects, villas and detached houses. The district also extends to rural-character neighbourhoods such as Çakırlar, Doyran and Hisarçandır.

Even within one neighbourhood, distance to the sea, building age, complex facilities and view make a clear difference to a home's value and practicality. For current price trends, see our Antalya property market page.

Who Konyaaltı suits

• Families: established neighbourhoods close to schools, hospitals and parks.
• Retirees: level walks to the beach and easy access to daily needs.
• Students and academics: locations near Akdeniz University.
• Investors letting long-term: year-round tenant demand around the university, hospitals and the coast. Yedihome handles long-term lettings only.

Whichever profile fits you, we recommend testing your daily journeys to work, school and the beach in person at morning and evening rush hours before choosing a neighbourhood. Living in the area for a while as a long-term tenant before buying is also a good way to get to know it, and we can help with that too.

What to check before buying

• Zoning: for sea-view flats, check the zoning status (imar durumu) of the plot in front with the municipality; an empty plot today may block the view later.
• Occupancy permit and title type: ask whether the building has an occupancy permit (iskân) and whether the title deed (tapu) is full condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) or a construction servitude (kat irtifakı), which is the interim title issued before the building is completed and approved.
• Building age and earthquake code: the building permit date tells you whether the project was designed under Turkey's 2007 or 2018 earthquake regulations.
• Complex fees: in complexes with pools, security and gardens, the monthly maintenance fee (aidat) can be higher; ask for the management plan and the current fee.
• Short-term rental rules: under Law No. 7464, renting a home to tourists on a short-term basis requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the unanimous consent of the flat owners in the building.

You can estimate title deed fees and other purchase costs in advance with our property buying costs calculator.

Important note for foreign buyers

According to the list of the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi) dated 30 June 2022, the Liman, Hurma and Sarısu neighbourhoods of Konyaaltı are closed to new residence registrations by foreigners. Foreigners can still buy a title deed in these neighbourhoods, but a first residence permit application cannot be made with an address there. The other Konyaaltı neighbourhoods are not on this list. As the list can be updated, please confirm the current status before deciding. For more detail, see our guide to foreigners buying property in Turkey.

Which Konyaaltı neighbourhoods are within walking distance of the sea?

Konyaaltı Beach runs in front of Arapsuyu, Kuşkavağı, Altınkum, Gürsu, Liman and Sarısu, so the streets of these neighbourhoods closest to the shore are within walking distance of the beach. Neighbourhoods such as Uncalı and Hurma lie further back from the coast.

How far is Konyaaltı from the airport?

By road, Antalya Airport is roughly 22 km from the eastern parts of the district and roughly 30 km from Hurma and Sarısu at the western end. Journey times depend on traffic.

Can foreigners buy a home in Konyaaltı and get a residence permit?

Foreigners can acquire title deeds in Konyaaltı. However, according to the Göç İdaresi list dated 30 June 2022, a first residence permit application cannot be made in Liman, Hurma or Sarısu. The other neighbourhoods are not on that list; always confirm the current status before applying.

Do you offer holiday or daily rentals in Konyaaltı?

No. Yedihome works in sales, long-term rentals and business transfers; we do not handle daily or holiday rentals.