
Bazaars and Markets Guide for Antalya
The bazaars and markets are not to be missed when visiting Antalya do not miss. Antalya, a large holiday metropolis with more than 2,5 million inhabitants, not only attracts tourists with ideal bathing opportunities and countless historical points of interest & sightslike that Clock tower, Yivli minarets, Hidirlik Tower and Hadrian's Gate magical, but also makes it a shopper's paradise with high quality and reasonable prices. Visiting the Oriental Bazaar is the main activity for Journeys in the Turkey. New smells and scents and hustle and bustle attract tourists to Turkish bazaars, as does haggling for better prices.
Where can I trade?
Few travelers know what bargaining for the best price really entails. However, after buying some souvenirs, western tourists feel "ripped off" even if the Oriental Bazaar is very popular.
In addition to understanding the basics of haggling, anyone wanting to visit one of these exotic and vibrant markets should study the culture of each country and know when to haggle for honor and when not to.
It should already be clear in which of the markets negotiation is really worthwhile - and most importantly, appropriate. Bargaining and haggling is not worthwhile at the weekly market, where fruit and vegetables are sold, nor in the department stores, where the goods are priced in Turkish lira.

Bargaining or bargaining for price and honor
Real price bargaining (parzalik) is more of a ritual in the Eastern market, alternate bargaining or exchange of honor. It is about the respect of young people for their elders (saygi) and honor, reputation and respect for personal dignity (seref) and the relationship between a family. It is also about the honesty of trading partners and represents the code of conduct for the movement of goods even in difficult and uncertain times.
Negotiation etiquette or ritual when trading
It's easy to start negotiating. However, if there is no real interest in buying from the buyer's point of view, the question of price should be avoided if possible, because according to old tradition, the price determination is the beginning of a long negotiation and can last several hours.
Important when negotiating: always stay friendly and calm, don't get angry or scold. A little groan also helps push the prices down a bit. With all measures, it must not be forgotten that smugglers, tour guides or agencies can also benefit from the profits.
This ritual is usually emphasized by serving fragrant Turkish tea or apple tea. Buyers should always be aware that tourists have higher prices than locals.
Tips for shopping at the bazaar in Antalya
As in other places in the Turkey please keep your eyes open when shopping. In order to prevent the negotiated goods from being inferior and overpriced afterwards, the quality should be checked on site. However, if you act accordingly, most knockoffs and imitations are of high quality and good value for money.
Sometimes sellers try to persuade customers to buy by addressing them in a more or less polite and sometimes awkward manner. In these situations, it is best not to feel like someone is speaking to you or to respond to calls.
When buying, it is worth paying in local currency. This avoids currency exchange errors. If you don't have the correct amount, you may run out of change or mess up the exchange rate and end up paying more. If you have purchased more than one item, you should ensure that all items purchased are in the bag or in your pocket.
According to tradition, the invitation to drink tea does not force you to do anything. If you don't want to drink tea, you need a good excuse not to be rude.
Trading multiplication tables in the bazaar
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How do I find the best price in the bazaar?
It's very simple, take a moment Timeto compare prices.
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What is the best way to trade?
Act like you can leave anytime, don't show too much interest in this project.
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Who should start trading?
The seller should first state the price.
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How much percent should my price be lower?
Start at around 50% off the quoted price.
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How should I behave when trading?
Action in Turkey is conviviality, chat and sympathy. Be friendly and don't be overbearing.
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Should I swap personalities?
Don't talk too much about your job or anything Hotel in which you current life. From this, the seller draws conclusions about your income and the amount of payment.
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At what percentage lower is the price reasonable?
Depending on your skills, you can pay 10% to 30% less.
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Should I trade on all products?
At the local market, Turkish locals no longer bargain. In shops where the price is already given in lira on the label, there is no trading.
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Do German Turks pay more than Turks?
Yes, it's true, German Turks pay more than native Turks. However, this is because German Turks earn more than native Turks.
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Do you tip after purchase?
Not really, the tip is usually the price you couldn't bargain down.
Turkish brands and customs
When buying textiles, however, there is another problem that many holidaymakers do not take into account or do not take so seriously. Namely brand and product piracy.
Fakes can be found on every corner, especially in markets and bazaars. Of course, since fakes are sometimes well done, the temptation here is even greater. These items are also popular holiday gifts for family, friends and acquaintances, and prices are available immediately upon purchase.
But be careful!
Such counterfeit products can be confiscated by customs when entering Germany. This is annoying enough, but in many cases you can even face fines in criminal proceedings. Depending on the brand and original manufacturer, if the product is branded, there can be even greater problems.
Where to find interesting bazaars and markets in Antalya?
There are many bazaars and markets in Antalya. The fastest way to find the weekly market is to ask the locals for the nearest market.
Bazaars in Antalya
bazaar am Saat Kulesi clock tower
Who that Museums or the old town of Antalya can visit the bazaar at the clock tower immediately afterwards. Like most of these markets, it offers a lot of counterfeit branded goods, cheap everyday goods, carpets, leather clothing, hookahs, fruit, vegetables and oriental spices. Various dealers and sellers loudly advertise the quality of their imitations. Here you will find almost everything you know about imitation watches, handbags, shoes, sunglasses and clothing from well-known brand manufacturers or fashion brands. Most tourists stray here after seeing the old town goalkeeper visited.
Halk Pazarı Festival in Muratpaşa
Since 2007 there is a new people's bazaar near the Atatürk monument. It is cleaner and clearer than the old market and offers plenty of space for shopping tours.
In addition to a fish market, fruit and vegetable market, you will find over 500 shops with textiles, home accessories, bags, shoes, silver and gold jewelery and much more. Buying from the first retailer is not advisable.
A few cafes and small restaurants around the market invite you to refresh yourself and have a snack.
Tailor shops, repair and shoe shine services, pharmacies and sanitary facilities round off the range of services offered by the store.
The market is partially covered and is on the street Apendos Bulvari on the way to Airport. Open daily from 10am to 20pm, you can take the tram towards Meydan.

Weekly markets in Antalya by day of the week
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Markets on Monday
Etiler Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Culture Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Menzil Kapalı Pazarı – district of Kepez
Altıayak Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Beldibi Açık Pazarı – Konyaaltı district
Uncalı Kapalı Pazarı – Konyaaltı district
Karaman Açık Pazarı – Döşemealtı district
Yurtpınar Açık Pazarı – Aksu district -
Markets on Tuesday
Soğuksu Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Yuksekalan Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Channel Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Kütükçü Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Şafak Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Kuzeyyaka Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Karşıyaka Kapalı Pazarı – district of Kepez
Liman Kapalı Pazarı – Konyaaltı district
Yesilbayır Kapalı Pazarı – Döşemealtı district -
Markets on Wednesday
Sigorta Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Yeşil Bahçe Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Oyak Sitesi Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Ermenek Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Sanayi Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Demirgül Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Cezaevi Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Karşıyaka Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Şelale Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Zeytinlik Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Beşkonak Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Öğretmenevi Açık Pazarı – Konyaaltı district -
Markets on Thursday
Yıldız Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Çallı Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Dedeman Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Yenigün Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Meltem Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Gülveren Kapalı Mahallesi – district of Kepez
Varsak Kapalı Pazarı – district of Kepez
Baraj Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Nebiler Açık Pazarı – Döşemealtı district
Çalkaya Açık Pazarı – Aksu district -
Markets on Friday
Güzeloba Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Değirmen Önü Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Muratpaşa Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Kızıltoprak Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Teomanpaşa Kapalı Pazarı – district of Kepez
Kütükçü Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Altınova Kapalı Pazarı – district of Kepez
Esentepe Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Altınkum Kapalı Pazarı – Konyaaltı district
Yeniköy Kapalı Pazarı – Döşemealtı district -
Markets on Saturday
Dedeman Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Şirinyalı Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Konuksever Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Zafer Kapalı Pazarı – district of Kepez
Habibler Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Güneş Kapalı Pazarı – district of Kepez
Cezaevi Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Düden Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Karşıyaka Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Pınarlı Açık Pazarı – Aksu district -
Markets on Sunday
Sigorta Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Cağlayan Kapalı Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Meydan Açık Pazarı – Muratpaşa district
Çamlıbel Kapalı Pazarı – district of Kepez
Yeni Mahalle Açık Pazarı – district of Kepez
Pınarbaşı Kapalı Pazarı – Konyaaltı district
Güzelyurt Açık Pazarı – Aksu district
Other great places to shop in Antalya
There are many streets and alleys in Antalya that offer great shopping opportunities.
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Kaleici (Old Town)
In the narrow streets of Antalya's old town opposite the clock tower you will find oriental handicrafts and souvenirs.
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Isiklar and Atatürk streets
In Işıklar Caddesi and the Ataturk Street are located in the city center, opposite the old town at Hadrian's Gate. Ataturk Street is the most popular shopping street with many shops. Many cozy little cafes and restaurants near the old city walls offer Turkish delicacies. The weekly market takes place every Wednesday on Isiklar Street.
Weekly markets in Antalya province by day of the week
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Monday
Manavgat: There are farmers markets twice a week. The big market is on Mondays and is mostly frequented by locals. The clothes market in the mosque is mainly for tourists. Of the Manavgat is the largest market on the Turkish Riviera
Belts: A pure farmers market for fruit and vegetables, no textiles.
Koycegiz: A pure farmers' market for fruit and vegetables, no textiles.
Both: A pure farmers' market for fruit and vegetables, no textiles. -
Tuesday
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Wednesday
Konakli: Tourist and farmer's market
Camyuva: Tourist and farmer's market
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Thursday
Manavgat: Tourist and farmer's market. The second, smaller weekly market.
Marmaris: Tourist and farmer's market
mugla: Tourist and farmer's market
Outside: Tourist and farmer's market
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Friday
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Saturday
Shopping centers in Antalya

- Mall of Antalya: Large shopping center on the tram line to Airport with international and domestic brands from Turkey.
- Terra City: A large shopping center between the old town and the Lara Beach.
- Mark Antalya: 10-15 minutes walk from the old town.
- Deepo Outlet Center: There are mainly Turkish brands and it is close to the Mall of Antalya.
- Agora Antalya: Downtown shopping center.
- Ozdilek Park: Shopping center in the north of Antalya.
- Antalya Migros Shopping Center: Small shopping center near Konyaalti the beach.
- Shemall Shopping Center: Established in Antalya in 2008, Shemall AVM isn't just for women. It includes over 60 stores with international and local brands.
- Antalya Premium Mall: Luxurious shopping center in Lara district. Like the atmosphere, the prices of the goods are high.