Pack your bags and buckle up! Antalya isn’t just a sun-soaked paradise; it’s a haven for accessible adventures. Ready to experience a Turkish delight? Let’s dive into Antalya’s inclusive wonders!
Is Antalya Accessible?
Absolutely! With improved public transport, accessible attractions, and dedicated services, Antalya welcomes travelers of all abilities.
Accessible Tours
Antalya offers private, wheelchair-accessible tours to its most stunning attractions. Explore the ancient ruins of Perge, wander through the Old Town of Kaleiçi, or take in the breathtaking Düden Waterfalls—all with accessibility in mind. Many operators provide adapted vehicles and knowledgeable guides.
Wheelchair-Friendly Beaches
Several beaches in Antalya cater to visitors with additional needs. Konyaaltı Beach has accessible pathways, ramps, and beach wheelchairs available. Lara Beach also offers wooden decking and accessible facilities, making a dip in the Mediterranean stress-free.
Adaptive Equipment Rentals
Visitors needing mobility assistance can rent wheelchairs, scooters, beach wheelchairs, commodes and even hoists from local providers. These services ensure a comfortable and independent experience while exploring Antalya’s beautiful coastline and historic sites. Home – Wheelchair Antalya, Mobility Scooter hire, Wheelchair hire antalya, Wheelchair accessible taxi transfer antalya, Electric manuel wheelchair hire antalya
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Wheelchair-Friendly Activities in Antalya:
Some places may be mainly wheelchair-accessible, however some areas of the museums, etc, due to being old may not be fully accessible.
Antalya Museum: Dive into Turkey’s rich history in this fully accessible museum. Culture without the hurdles!
Kaleiçi (Old Town): Wander through charming streets. Some areas are cobblestoned, so a helping hand might be handy and try to plan ahead. There are many wheelchair-accessible routes and attractions throughout.
Konyaaltı Beach: Sunbathe and swim with beach wheelchairs available. Sea, sand and smiles guaranteed!
Düden Waterfalls: Marvel at cascading waters. The upper falls offer accessible paths for a refreshing experience. Some boat tours are wheelchair-friendly, but majority of them require the use of manual wheelchairs(a lot of tour operators will provide these on the day if needed).
Antalya Aquarium: Enjoy a great day out for all ages, exploring marine life with ease. Smooth floors and ramps make it a breeze.
Land of Legends Theme Park: Thrills and spills in a park designed with accessibility in mind. The park offers wheelchairs specially designed for participation in some activities and these are free of charge. Fun for everyone!
Aspendos Theatre: Step back in time at this ancient site. Accessible viewing areas ensure you don’t miss a thing.
Perge Ancient City: Wander through the ruins with pathways accommodating wheelchairs. Although most of the site is accessible, there are parts of the ruins that require steps.
Antalya Tram Ride: See the city sights on a tram equipped for wheelchair users. All aboard for adventure!
Karaalioğlu Park: Relax in lush greenery with paved paths perfect for a good nosey. Nature at your fingertips!
Where To Stay:
TUI Holidays with AccessAble Guides – TUI offer AccessAble Guides on some of their hotels. On the search page, click on “Accessbility Information Available” and this will bring up the hotels with access guides in Antalya. Check these out to make sure they fit your individual needs before booking!
TUI BLUE Sensatori Akra Sorgun –TUI BLUE Sensatori Akra Sorgun with TUI
Located in Side, Antalya area, this resort offers stunning views in every direction, adult and family zones, 3 a la carte restaurants and 4 pools. It also offers an evening entertainment programme, a kids club, a baby club, a hairdressers, gym and a spa offering a Turkish bath.
This resort is mostly step-free via level pathways, ramps and lifts. There are adapted toilets near the reception, near the restaurant, near the main pool and adult pool and the beach. The resort has 2 adapted rooms, with step-free level access, hard flooring and an emergency alarm. The rooms are equipped with a double bed, with the top of mattress 50cm from the floor and space under the bed 12cm high. There is room for a person using a wheelchair to turn next to the bed. The ensuite has a lateral transfer space next to the toilet, a dropdown rail on the transfer side and grab rails next to the toilet and shower. There is a wheel-in shower with a flip down shower seat with a turning space for a wheelchair user. The resort also offers 1 adapted family room, there is a steep ramp with no handrails to get to the room. It has a double bed and twin beds, with the mattress being 55cm from the floor and space under the bed is 12cm high. The room has hard flooring, an emergency alarm and furniture can be moved to enable a turning space next to the bed. The ensuite has drop down rail and grab rails next to the toilet and shower, however it does not have a lateral transfer space next to the toilet. There is a wheel-in shower, with a turning space for a wheelchair user. The access into the water of the swimming pool is via 8 steps with a central handrail, a ramp or a hydraulic hoist. There is a walkway which gives access to the beach, some of the activities, the water and some of the sun loungers and showers. The resort has a deaf alert system, a panic alarm and a medication fridge available. Guests can use their own mobility scooters in the resort and store/charge these in their rooms. The resort has a list of mobility aid suppliers that are local and assistance dogs are welcome in the resort. TUI BLUE Sensatori Akra Sorgun | AccessAble
Hotel Baia Lara – Hotel Baia Lara with TUI
This beachside hotel, located in Lara Beach, Antalya boasts 7 pools, 6 bars, 4 restaurants and a kids club. It also offers a gym, spa, Turkish bath and an on-site hairdressers.
There is step-free access throughout most of the resort. The resort has mobility equipment available to hire and guests can use their own mobility scooters around the resort. There is a medication fridge at reception, vibrating alarm pillows and portable hearing assistance systems are also available. Adapted toilets can be found next to the lobby bar, next to the main pool, near the restaurants and the beach. The resort has 5 rooms with adaptions, offering twin beds with room to turn next to the bed for a person using a wheelchair, the mattress is 62cm from the floor and step-free level access. There is a desk at recommended height, adapted wardrobes, light switches and plug sockets at a recommended height and a lowered spyhole. There is room in both the ensuite and in the shower for a wheelchair user to turn with lever mixer taps. There is drop-down rails on both sides of the toilet and in the wheel-in shower, which has a fixed overhead shower head and a handheld shower head, as well as a flip down shower seat. The ensuite has an emergency alarm and a flashing fire alarm. The “relax” swimming pool has a lifeguard supervising at all times, 4 designated sun loungers for guests with disabilities and a pool lift for access into the water. The beach has a walkway that gives access to the beach, pier and some of the sun loungers. Access into the sea is via a ladder, direct access from the shore and the resort offers a submersible wheelchair if needed. There is always a lifeguard on duty and at the front of the beach, accessed via a level walkway there are 4 accessible sun loungers. Baia Lara Hotel | AccessAble
Rixos Sungate – Rixos Sungate with TUI
Perched on a beach in Kemer, Antalya, this resort is like a mini village! With a waterpark, 12 pools, 15 bars, a spa and 11 restaurants, there is enough choice to keep everyone happy! This hotel also offers free access to Land of Legends Theme Park and a free shuttle bus to get there.
The resort is mainly situated on level ground with slight ramps, and some steep ramps to get around. There are 10 adapted rooms in the resort, with step-free level access, light switches and plug sockets at a recommended height as well as bedside plug sockets and window controls at a recommended height. The room has a fridge that can be used to store medication, an emergency alarm and a flashing fire alarm, lighting levels can also be adjusted. There is turning space for a wheelchair user in the ensuite, with a lateral transfer space next to the toilet, with a dropdown rail on the transfer side, and grab rails on the other side of the toilet and in the shower. The ensuite has a wheel-in shower, with a flip down shower seat and a turning space for a wheelchair user. The beach has access via a walkway which gives access to some of the sun loungers. Access to the sea is by direct access from the shore, beach wheelchairs and a submersible wheelchair are available. In the spa area, the indoor swimming pool has a hydraulic hoist for use into the water, as do some of the outdoor swimming pools, the hoist is shared between this one and the lotus pools. Adapted toilets can be found in the main reception area, by the restaurants, the pool bar and in the kids club reception area. Guests can here mobility equipment from the resort, and use their own mobility scooter, but these are stored in a safe place by the hotel staff. Rixos Sungate | AccessAble
TUI Magic Life Masmavi – TUI MAGIC LIFE Masmavi with TUI
In a prime spot, right next to the Mediterranean sea, this hotel comes with its own stretch of sand to laze by the sea. It offers 8 bars, 8 restaurants, 10 pools, a gym and a spa. Located in Belek, Antalya, this resort with its own waterpark is great for the whole family.
There is step-free access around most of the resort with level pathways, slight ramps and lifts. There are multiple disabled toilets around the resort, near the reception, bar, main pool and the waterpark. There is a medication fridge available on request, a panic alarm and guests can hire mobility equipment from the resort. Guests can also use their own mobility scooter, storing and charging these in their own rooms or near the reception. The resort is also aware of the sunflower lanyard scheme. There are 3 rooms with adaptions available in the resort, with step-free level access and hard flooring. The bed is two singles pushed together, the mattress is 50cm from the floor and the space under the bed is 5cm high, the furniture can’t be moved to enable a turning space next to the bed. The ensuite has a turning space for wheelchair users and a wheel-in shower, along with a flip down shower seat. There is a lateral transfer space next to the toilet, with a drop down rail on the transfer side and a grab rail on the non-transfer side. Access to the main pool area is via a slight ramp and access into the water is via a ladder or a mobile manual pool hoist. The beach is accessible via a walkway to some of the beach activities, the water, some sun loungers and the showers. The beach has 5 submersible wheelchairs available. TUI MAGIC LIFE Masmavi | AccessAble
TUI BLUE Xanthe Resort and Spa Hotel – TUI BLUE Xanthe Resort & Spa Hotel with TUI
Located in Side, Antalya area, this hotel boasts a huge entertainment programme, a patisserie, 5 pools, 2 restaurants and a kids club. With a beach perched on the doorstep, a spa and room service available, this resort offers enough to keep all the family happy!
The resort has 4 adapted rooms, with step free level access, twin beds, top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor and space under the bed is 35cm high. Furniture can be moved to enable a turning space next to the bed and there is an emergency alarm in the room. There is a turning space in the ensuite for a wheelchair user, along with a lateral transfer space next to the toilet, with a drop-down rail on the transfer side. There is a wheel-in shower with a flip down shower seat and a drop-down rail, however there is a 2cm lip into the shower. Some of the adapted rooms have adjoining rooms available. The beach has a walkway that gives access to the water, some of the water activities and some sun loungers, a submersible beach wheelchair can be provided. There are 6 pools in the resort, access to the main pool area is via a steep ramp, access into the water is via a ladder, steps or a manual hoist. Disabled toilets are available in the reception, near the beach bar, the swimming pool area and next to the restaurants. There is a medication fridge available on request, along with a panic alarm and vibrating alarm pillows. Guests can hire mobility equipment locally, the resort offer a list of local suppliers. Guests can use their own mobility scooter which can be stored and charged in their rooms. There is a safe/quiet place available in the doctors office if needed. TUI BLUE Xanthe Resort & Spa Hotel | AccessAble
Practical Tips for Visiting Antalya:
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY) is the local dough. Keep some cash handy for small purchases.
Tipping Culture: A 10% tip keeps everyone smiling. Show your appreciation for great service!
Travel Adapters: Turkey uses Type C and F plugs. Pack an adapter to keep your gadgets juiced.
Wheelchair Accessibility: Many attractions are wheelchair-friendly, but cobblestones can be tricky. Plan ahead for smooth sailing.
Public Transport: Buses and trams are stepping up their accessibility game. Always check for ramps before getting on.
Accessible Tours: Book with operators specialising in inclusive experiences to ensure a hassle-free adventure.
Local Support: Connect with groups like Accessible Turkey for insider tips and assistance.
Emergency Number: Call 112 for Ambulance, Fire, Police, Coastguard, etc)
Why wait? Antalya’s blend of sun, sea and accessibility ensures every traveller enjoys a memorable Turkish getaway. Pack your sense of adventure—Antalya’s ready for you!
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