Liman, Konyaaltı Property Guide

Liman at a glance

Liman is a neighbourhood (mahalle) on the western part of Konyaaltı Beach. It takes its name from Antalya Port ("liman" means port), which lies within its boundaries, as does the Antalya Free Zone. Gürsu is to the east, Hurma to the north and Sarısu to the west. The Beydağları foothills rise behind it and the beach runs along its front.

Location and transport

The coastal side of the neighbourhood opens onto Akdeniz Bulvarı, the road that follows Konyaaltı Beach. By road, Kaleiçi (the old town) is roughly 11 km away and Antalya Airport roughly 26 km. Public transport is by municipal bus; the light rail line does not reach this area. Note that the port and free zone generate commercial traffic, so it is worth considering how close a home is to those roads.

Beach and everyday life

Konyaaltı Beach runs in front of Liman, and from the streets nearest the shore you can walk to the beach and promenade. Tünektepe hill rises to the west, on the Sarısu side. There are supermarkets in and around the neighbourhood for daily shopping; the larger shopping centre, Akdeniz University and the university hospital are in the eastern part of the district, a short drive away.

Housing stock

Liman is one of the areas at the western end of Konyaaltı where gated complexes with pools (called "site" in Turkish) and residence-style projects are concentrated. Overall, the housing is newer than the older apartment blocks in the east of the district; sea-view flats, garden-floor flats and duplexes are common. On-site pools, security and parking are widespread.

Who it suits

• Families and retirees who want to live in a complex close to the beach
• People looking for a quieter seaside area who do not mind driving to the centre
• 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, Liman 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. Always confirm the current status.
• View and zoning: for sea-view flats, check the zoning status of the plot in front with the municipality.
• Occupancy permit and title: check whether the building has its occupancy permit (iskân) and whether the title is full condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) or the interim construction-stage title (kat irtifakı).
• Maintenance fee and management plan: more facilities usually mean a higher monthly fee (aidat); ask for the current fee 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; many complex management plans also restrict it.

For the wider district, see our Konyaaltı area guide; for details aimed at foreign buyers, see foreigners buying property in Turkey. If you own property in Liman, we can help you sell or let it.

Is Liman right on the sea?

The southern part of the neighbourhood faces Konyaaltı Beach and Akdeniz Bulvarı. Not all of Liman is on the shore, however, so check the walking distance to the sea street by street when viewing listings.

Can foreigners buy in Liman and get a residence permit?

Foreigners can acquire title deeds in Liman. However, according to the Göç İdaresi list dated 30 June 2022, Liman 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 Liman from the airport and the city centre?

By road, Antalya Airport is roughly 26 km away and Kaleiçi roughly 11 km. Journey times depend on traffic.

What types of homes are there in Liman?

Mainly gated complexes with pools and residence-style projects, including many sea-view flats, garden-floor flats and duplexes.