Karaalioğlu Parkı is a city park in central Antalya, set on coastal cliffs beside the historic district of Kaleiçi. You can stroll its green paths and sea-facing terraces, then continue toward Hıdırlık Tower at the park’s edge.
- Location: Muratpaşa, beside Kaleiçi and near Antalya city centre.
- From Antalya Inn Hotel: About a five-minute walk.
- Entry: Free, with the park described as open year-round.
- Setting: Mediterranean views from the seafront terraces.
Where does Karaalioğlu Parkı sit in Antalya?
Karaalioğlu Parkı occupies a coastal position in Muratpaşa, where the city centre meets Kaleiçi. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism describes it as one of Antalya’s oldest parks, while the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality gives its area as 140,000 square metres.
The park was built between 1940 and 1945 and was first called İnönü Park. Its address is Kılınçarslan Mahallesi, Park Sokak, Muratpaşa, Antalya. From this hotel in Antalya, the park is about a five-minute walk.
What can you see along the park’s paths and gardens?
The park has more than 100 plant species, and its seafront terraces look out over the Mediterranean. Pine and palm trees line the terraces, bringing greenery to the cliffside paths and viewpoints.
Public artworks include Worker and His Son by Mehmet Aksoy and Hand by Kuzgun Acar. Take a relaxed route through the gardens toward the terraces to combine the planted areas with coastal views.
How can you make a simple walk through the park?
A straightforward walk is to enter the park, follow its paths toward the seafront terraces, then head to the Kaleiçi edge where Hıdırlık Tower stands. This brings together the gardens, Mediterranean outlook and a nearby historic landmark without needing to leave the park area until the end.
Adalar Beach lies below the park’s cliffs. The park’s approximate coordinates are 36.88067° N, 30.70397° E.
Which Kaleiçi landmarks are close to the park?
Hıdırlık Tower stands at the edge of Karaalioğlu Park, where the park meets Kaleiçi. Its position makes it a natural next stop after the terraces; find out what to see at Hıdırlık Tower before continuing through the old quarter.
Kaleiçi is the historic district beside the park, so you can link a park stroll with a walk through its streets. For route ideas, this walking guide to Antalya Old Town focuses on the area.
When is the park open, and is there an entry fee?
Karaalioğlu Parkı is open year-round and free to enter, but daily opening or closing times are not given. Check the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality’s official site before you go; the municipality describes the park and its facilities.
The park’s location beside Kaleiçi also makes it easy to include in a day on foot around the old district. A walkable Kaleiçi day itinerary can help you plan that combination.
FAQs
Where is Karaalioğlu Parkı?
It is in Muratpaşa, Antalya, beside Kaleiçi and on coastal cliffs near the city centre.
Is Karaalioğlu Parkı free to enter?
Entry is free, and the park is open year-round. Daily opening or closing times are not given.
What is near Karaalioğlu Parkı?
Hıdırlık Tower stands at the park’s edge, where it meets Kaleiçi. Adalar Beach is below the cliffs.