The Manavgat Bazaar is one of the biggest open air markets in Antalya and is visited by many tourists who want to witness colorful daily and cultural life in the region.
The Manavgat local bazaar is set up in the same place every week on Mondays and Thursdays. It offers a variety of products, from clothing to carpets and souvenirs. It's the ideal place to shop when you are in the Antalya region.
In this article, you will find all the useful information you need to know before visiting the Manavgat Bazaar, including how to get there, what can you find there, and many other tips.
What Can I Do at the Manavgat Bazaar?
The Manavgat Bazaar is composed of a covered bazaar that can be visited any day of the week in the Manavgat Town Center and of the local market, which is set up in the side streets, covering a massive area, only on Mondays and Thursdays. The two areas offer all kinds of products and provide a lot of choices for people who want to bargain and see different options. Read on to discover these two areas in detail.
Manavgat Covered Bazaar
In the covered area of the Manavgat Bazaar, you can find all kinds of leather, jewelry, clothing, souvenirs, spice shops, beautiful hand-woven carpets, and rugs, as well as the most special flavors from the Turkish kitchen. The Covered Bazaar can be visited any day in Manavgat Town Center. Although this area is very interesting for shopping any day of the week, most tourists wait for the other Manavgat Bazaar to be set up.
Manavgat Local Market
The famous open air local bazaar in Manavgat is set up only on Mondays and Thursdays at the same place. There is a large influx of tourist in Manavgat on these two days! That means you have to go early if you want to shop easily.
The Manavgat Local Market is divided into two sections :
- The first section in the Manavgat Bazaar sells mainly clothes. You will be surprised at the huge selection. It's possible to find many goods, such as Turkish textile products, bags, socks, and various accessories. Like many other touristic markets, here you can also find many stalls selling imitations of well known brands including trainers, sports clothing, and bags.
- The second part is all about vegetables and fruits. Here, farmers in and around Manavgat sell their own fresh products. If you are interested in organic local tastes, feel free to mingle in the stalls where you can find many products such as chicken, eggs, greens, spices, and cheese. Even if you're there just to observe, you might want to get some seasonal fruits for later at the cheapest prices!
Now that you are nice and exhausted from shopping in the Manavgat Local Bazaar you'll deserve some refreshing drinks and tasty food. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in this area, in the center of Manavgat.
Tip: The Manavgat Waterfall is one of the most visited waterfalls in Turkey, a true natural beauty in Antalya. You shouldn't miss it when you visit Manavgat.
Entrance, Tickets, and Tours
Recommended Tours around Manavgat
How to Get to the Manavgat Bazaar
- By Car: Manavgat is located along the D400 motorway that connects all the towns in the province of Antalya. If you want to explore Manavgat, full of attractions and natural beauties, renting a car is also a good choice.
- By Minibus (Dolmuş): You can easily reach the Manavgat Bazaar from Side, Evrenseki, Kumköy, Colakli, and Titreyengöl by minibus (dolmuş). Ask your hotel reception which dolmuş to take and what time they will pass. In Manavgat, just after the bridge, you cross the river after about 100 meters This is where the covered bazaar starts.
- Daily Excursions: There are buses organized by local tour operators to the Manavgat Bazaar from seaside resorts in Antalya (Lara), Belek, and Alanya. Depending on the excursion plan, you will also see the Manavgat waterfall and other sights nearby. This usually includes the old town of Side and the theater in Aspendos.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Manavgat Bazaar is located in the center of Manavgat.
The famous open air local bazaar in Manavgat is set up only on Mondays and Thursdays in the same place. There is a large tourist influx in Manavgat, especially on these two days!
By Car: Manavgat is located along the D400 motorway that connects all the towns in the province of Antalya. If you want to explore Manavgat, full of attractions and natural beauties, renting a car is also a good choice.
By Minibus (Dolmuş): You can easily reach the Manavgat Bazaar from Side, Evrenseki, Kumköy, Colakli, and Titreyengöl by minibus (dolmuş). Ask your hotel reception which dolmuş to take and what time they will pass. In Manavgat, just after the bridge, you cross the river after about 100 meters This is where the covered bazaar starts.
Daily Excursions: There are buses organized by local tour operators to the Manavgat Bazaar from seaside resorts in Antalya (Lara), Belek, and Alanya. Depending on the excursion plan, you will also see the Manavgat waterfall and other sights nearby. This usually includes the old town of Side and the theater in Aspendos.
The first section in the Manavgat Bazaar sells mainly clothes. You will be surprised at the huge selection. It's possible to find many goods, such as Turkish textile products, bags, socks, and various accessories. Like many other touristic markets, here you can also find many stalls selling imitations of well known brands including trainers, sports clothing, and bags.
The second part is all about vegetables and fruits. Here, farmers in and around Manavgat sell their own fresh products. If you are interested in organic local tastes, feel free to mingle in the stalls where you can find many products such as chicken, eggs, greens, spices, and cheese. Even if you're there just to observe, you might want to get some seasonal fruits for later at the cheapest prices!
The History of Manavgat
Manavgat is important in the tourist industry. Mainly because of its 64 kilometers (40 mi) of hot, sunny coastline, much of it sandy beaches, in addition to a long river with a waterfall and well-protected countryside, including mountains and forests.
The city was founded in the Seljuk era in 1329 and was named after Melass (Karasu). In 1472 the city became part of the Ottoman Empire. In the XX century, it was included in the borders of the Konya district as a parish of the city of Alanya.
