{"id":228,"date":"2021-02-15T12:54:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T11:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/?page_id=228"},"modified":"2021-06-20T22:23:30","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T20:23:30","slug":"manavgat-bazaar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/shopping\/manavgat-bazaar\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to the Manavgat Bazaar in Antalya: Access, Reviews, and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Manavgat Bazaar is one of the biggest open air markets in Antalya and is&nbsp;<strong>visited by many tourists<\/strong> who want to witness colorful daily and cultural life in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Manavgat local bazaar is set up in the same place <strong>every week on Mondays and Thursdays<\/strong>. It offers a variety of products, from clothing to carpets and souvenirs. It&#8217;s the <strong>ideal place to shop<\/strong> when you are in the Antalya region.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Manavgat Bazaar in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"5214\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Manavgat Bazaar in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/Manavgat-Bazaar-in-Antalya-in-Turkey-2.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\" style=\"\" data-pinpro-key=\"s1rtznzhx\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619621807384\" data-alt-text=\"What Can I Do at the Bazaar?\">What Can I Do at the Manavgat Bazaar?<\/h2>\n<p>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 <strong>Mondays<\/strong> and <strong>T<\/strong><strong>hursdays. <\/strong>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Manavgat Covered Bazaar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/food\/dishes\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Turkish kitchen<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"manavgat local market in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"2743\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"manavgat local market in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/manavgat-local-market-in-antalya.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"470\" data-pinpro-key=\"2a3jn6t2h\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Manavgat Local Market<\/h3>\n<p>The famous open air local bazaar in Manavgat is set up only on <strong>Mondays<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>T<\/strong><strong>hursdays&nbsp;<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p>The Manavgat Local Market is divided into two sections :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">The first section in the Manavgat Bazaar sells mainly <strong>clothes<\/strong>. You will be surprised at the huge selection. It&#8217;s possible to find many goods, such as <strong>Turkish textile products, bags, socks, and various accessories<\/strong>. Like many other touristic markets, here you can also find many stalls selling imitations of well known brands including trainers, sports clothing, and bags.<\/li>\n<li>The second part is all about <strong>vegetables and fruits<\/strong>. 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 <strong>chicken, eggs, greens, spices, and cheese<\/strong>. Even if you&#8217;re there just to observe, you might want to get some seasonal fruits for later at the cheapest prices!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that you are nice and exhausted from shopping in the Manavgat Local Bazaar you&#8217;ll deserve some refreshing drinks and tasty food. There are <strong>plenty of cafes and restaurants <\/strong>in this area, in the center of Manavgat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:&nbsp;<\/strong>The<a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/manavgat-waterfall\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Manavgat Waterfall<\/a> is<strong> one of the most visited waterfalls in Turkey<\/strong>, a true natural beauty in Antalya. You shouldn&#8217;t miss it when you visit Manavgat.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture Manavgat Bazaar in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"5215\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Picture Manavgat Bazaar in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/Picture-Manavgat-Bazaar-in-Antalya-in-Turkey-2.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\" data-pinpro-key=\"uue73rc7y\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619621807385\">Entrance, Tickets, and Tours<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Entrance:<\/strong> There is a covered bazaar which can be visited <strong>any day of the week<\/strong> in Manavgat Town Center. Also the local market is set up in the side streets, covering a massive area, only on <strong>Mondays<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>T<\/strong><strong>hursdays.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Tours:&nbsp;<\/strong>Local tour agencies in the area offer <strong>daily excursions from beach resorts<\/strong> in between Antalya and Alanya to the Manavgat Bazaar. Depending on the excursion, you might also see the <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/manavgat-waterfall\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Manavgat Waterfall<\/a> or other attractions like Old Town of Side. Some tours only take you to the bazaar and back.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To book amusement parks, museums, and tour tickets in advance of your trip to the Antalya region, don&#8217;t hesitate to check out the deals in our official shop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619621807386\" data-alt-text=\"How to Get to the Bazaar\">How to Get to the Manavgat Bazaar<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Car:&nbsp;<\/strong>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, <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/plan\/rent-a-car\/\">renting a car<\/a> is also a good choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Minibus (Dolmu\u015f): <\/strong>You can easily reach the<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Manavgat Bazaar from Side, Evrenseki, Kumk\u00f6y, Colakli, and Titreyeng\u00f6l by minibus (dolmu\u015f). Ask your hotel reception which dolmu\u015f 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daily Excursions:&nbsp;<\/strong>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/history\/aspendos\/\">theater in Aspendos<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1619621807387\" data-alt-text=\"FAQ\">FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Manavgat Bazaar in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"5216\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Manavgat Bazaar in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/Manavgat-Bazaar-in-Antalya-in-Turkey-3.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\" data-pinpro-key=\"s135tl4lc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619621807388\">The History of Manavgat&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1619621807389\" data-alt-text=\"Contact\">Contact<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>A. Pazarc\u0131,1004. Sk. No:7,07600 Manavgat\/Antalya,Turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> every Monday and Thursday<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Public Transport: <\/strong>minibus (dolmu\u015f)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Manavgat Bazaar is one of the biggest open air markets in Antalya and is&nbsp;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. 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