Toros, Konyaaltı Property Guide

Toros at a glance

Toros is a relatively small neighbourhood (mahalle) in eastern Konyaaltı. Pınarbaşı lies to the north and east, Arapsuyu to the south, Öğretmenevleri to the south-west and Akkuyu to the west. Its position between the Akdeniz University campus and the coast makes it worth considering for both students and families.

Location and transport

The main streets are Pınarbaşı Caddesi and Toroslar Caddesi, and the southern tip of the neighbourhood is close to Atatürk Bulvarı. From the centre of Toros, Kaleiçi (the old town) is roughly 7 km by road and Antalya Airport roughly 22 km. Public transport is by municipal bus; the Akdeniz Üniversitesi and Üniversite Hastanesi stops of the T3 tram line, in Pınarbaşı, are a short distance to the east.

Beach and everyday life

Toros is not on the coast; Konyaaltı Beach is roughly 2.5 km by road from the centre of the neighbourhood. There is a state high school and several small parks, while primary and middle schools and a street market are nearby in neighbouring areas. Proximity to the campus and the hospital means the area is busy during the day.

Housing stock

Housing in Toros is mainly apartment blocks, with some taller, newer buildings and gated complexes (called "site" in Turkish). Alongside family-sized two- and three-bedroom flats, small furnished rentals aimed at students also appear in listings because of the nearby university.

Who it suits

• Students, academics and healthcare staff who want to live near Akdeniz University and its hospital
• Families who want reasonable access to both the campus and the beach
• Investors considering long-term letting to students or working tenants

What to check before buying

• Student letting: demand follows the academic calendar; factor in possible summer vacancies and the expectation of furnished flats.
• Building age and earthquake code: use the permit date to find out whether the building was designed to the 2007 or 2018 earthquake regulations.
• Occupancy permit and title: check whether the building has its occupancy permit (iskân) and whether the title deed (tapu) is full condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) or the interim construction-stage title (kat irtifakı); for split flats, check that they match the approved plans.
• Maintenance fee and management: in taller buildings, ask about lift, parking and shared-cost arrangements and the current monthly fee (aidat).
• Short-term letting: under Law No. 7464, renting to tourists requires a ministry permit and the unanimous consent of the building's flat owners.

For the wider district, see our Konyaaltı area guide; to estimate purchase costs, use our property buying costs calculator. If you have a flat in Toros to let, we can help you sell or let it.

Is Toros close to Akdeniz University?

Yes. Toros borders Pınarbaşı, where the Akdeniz University campus is located, and is a short distance from the campus and the university hospital.

Can foreigners buy in Toros and get a residence permit?

Toros was not on the list of neighbourhoods closed to new foreign residence registrations published by the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi) on 30 June 2022. Confirm the current status before applying.

How far is Toros from the airport, Kaleiçi and the beach?

From the centre of the neighbourhood, Antalya Airport is roughly 22 km by road, Kaleiçi roughly 7 km and Konyaaltı Beach roughly 2.5 km. Toros is not on the coast; journey times depend on traffic.

What types of homes are there in Toros?

Mainly flats in apartment blocks: family-sized two- and three-bedroom flats, small flats aimed at students and, here and there, newer taller buildings and gated complexes.