Sarısu, Konyaaltı Property Guide

Sarısu at a glance

Sarısu is the neighbourhood (mahalle) at the far western end of Konyaaltı Beach. Liman lies to the east and Hurma to the north, while Tünektepe hill and the foothills of the Beydağları mountains rise to the west. Here sea and mountains come close together, and the area forms the western end of the district, further from the centre.

Location and transport

By road, Antalya Airport is roughly 30 km from Sarısu and Kaleiçi (the old town) roughly 14 km. The western section of Akdeniz Bulvarı, the road that follows Konyaaltı Beach, passes through the neighbourhood. Public transport is by municipal bus; the light rail line does not reach this area. In practice, a private car makes it much easier to reach the centre and the services in the east of the district.

Beach and everyday life

Konyaaltı Beach runs past Sarısu and ends here; from homes near the shore you can walk to the beach. The lower station of the cable car up Tünektepe is on the Sarısu side; we recommend checking whether it is operating before a visit. There are supermarkets in and around the neighbourhood for daily shopping, while the large shopping centre, Akdeniz University and the university hospital are in the east of the district, within driving distance.

Housing stock

Together with Liman and Hurma, Sarısu is part of the western end of Konyaaltı where gated complexes with pools (called "site" in Turkish) and residence-style projects are concentrated. On plots rising up the slopes there are also sea-view flats, villas and detached houses. Buildings on sloping land often have the advantage of a view, but practical matters such as parking, steps and car access are best checked on site. In buildings near the shore, humidity and salt air can affect the facade and metal fittings, so it is worth asking about the building's maintenance history.

Who it suits

• Retirees and families looking for complex living near the beach in a calm setting
• People who want to be close to nature, walking areas and mountain views
• 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, Sarısu 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.
• View and zoning: for sea-view flats, check the zoning status of the plot in front with the municipality.
• Occupancy permit, title and earthquake code: check that the building has its occupancy permit (iskân), whether the title is full condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) or the interim construction-stage title (kat irtifakı), and whether it was designed under the 2007 or 2018 earthquake regulations.
• Maintenance fee: ask for the current monthly fee (aidat), which depends on the complex's facilities, 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; foreign buyers should read foreigners buying property in Turkey. If you would like to sell or let a property in Sarısu, see sell or let your property.

Where is Sarısu on Konyaaltı Beach?

Sarısu is at the far western end of Konyaaltı Beach. The beach ends in this neighbourhood, with Tünektepe rising to the west.

Can foreigners buy in Sarısu and get a residence permit?

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

By road, Kaleiçi is roughly 14 km away and Antalya Airport roughly 30 km. Journey times depend on traffic.