Kundu, Aksu Property Guide

Kundu at a Glance

Kundu is one of the official neighbourhoods (mahalle) of Antalya's Aksu district. It lies in the south of the district on the Mediterranean coast, with Kemerağzı to the west, and the Aksu river crosses its land before reaching the sea. Also recorded under the name Özlü, Kundu is a settlement of village origin. Its shoreline is part of the tourism zone that stretches east from Lara, where large accommodation facilities are concentrated. As a result, the name "Kundu" is often used in everyday speech for a tourism area wider than the neighbourhood itself; check on the title deed which official neighbourhood a listing marked "Kundu" actually refers to.

Location and Transport

From the centre of the neighbourhood it is about 17 km by road to Antalya Airport and about 26 km to Kalekapısı in the historic city centre. Lara Caddesi and Yaşar Sobutay Bulvarı lead towards the city, while the D400 (Antalya–Mersin) highway to the north connects to Belek and Serik. The neighbourhood's boundaries reach the coast, but walking distance to the sea varies greatly depending on where a home is. Public transport mostly follows the tourism corridor, so a car is a practical necessity for anyone living further inland.

Daily Life

Life in Kundu changes noticeably with the seasons. In summer the shoreline is busy with tourism, and traffic, noise and visitor numbers rise. In winter the area is much quieter and some businesses may close out of season. For larger grocery shopping, schools and healthcare you may need to head to central Aksu, the Lara side or the city centre. When viewing homes, we recommend checking driving times to these services in both summer and winter conditions.

Housing Stock

Because accommodation facilities take up a large part of the shoreline, residential options are concentrated in certain parts of the neighbourhood. Apartments in gated complexes, detached houses with gardens and older buildings from the village fabric can be found side by side. Some buildings may have been built with tourism use in mind, so always find out whether a property was permitted as a residence or as a tourism facility, what its use is on the tapu (title deed) and whether it has an iskân (occupancy permit).

Note: Yedihome does not offer daily or holiday rentals; in Kundu we advise on sales and long-term lettings.

Who It Suits

• People working in tourism or at the airport,
• Those who want to live near the sea and do not mind the summer crowds,
• Retirees and remote workers looking for a quiet coastal setting in winter,
• Investors considering long-term lets to tourism employees.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

• Zoning and floor-area ratio: obtain the plot's zoning status (imar durumu) in writing from the municipality and confirm whether it is zoned for housing or tourism.
• Shoreline line: for plots near the coast, ask the relevant authority about the shoreline boundary (kıyı kenar çizgisi) and coastal strip under Coastal Law No. 3621.
• Title type: check whether the land is registered as "arsa" (building plot), "tarla" (field) or "bahçe" (garden), and whether the title is shared (hisseli tapu).
• Proximity to the Aksu river: for plots near the riverbed, confirm flood and building restrictions with the relevant authorities.
• Iskân and earthquake code: check the occupancy permit and whether the building permit dates from under the 2007 or 2018 earthquake regulations.
• Infrastructure: confirm natural gas, sewerage and water connections with the relevant providers.

See our Aksu area guide for the wider district and our property buying costs calculator for budgeting.

Can I let a home in Kundu on a daily basis?

Under Law No. 7464, since 1 January 2024 letting a residence for tourism purposes for periods of up to 100 days requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and in buildings under condominium ownership the consent of all other owners is also required. Yedihome does not broker such rentals; we help with sales and long-term lettings.

How far is Kundu from the airport?

From the centre of the neighbourhood it is about 17 km by road to Antalya Airport; travel time varies with traffic and season.

Can foreigners buy property in Kundu?

No Aksu neighbourhood was on the Presidency of Migration Management's closed-neighbourhood list dated 30 June 2022. As the list can change, check the current status before proceeding. Our FAQ page answers common questions.