Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
ElmaliElmalı
Do a day trip to Elmali for mountain hikes and a quick museum visit; skip if you only have a few hours.
Elmali is a small mountain town in Lycia, 110 km west of Antalya. Its sights are compact, so a single day covers the museum, mosque and a short hike; longer stays are only for serious trekking.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited mountain shelter)
- Airport
- AYT
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Elmali155 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Elmali, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyElmali is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on mountain roads and occasional snake sightings on hikes.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers155 police · 112 ambulance/fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAYT Antalya Airport (Bus EA01 from airport to Elmali ~2 h).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; from the new bus station head north up the slope to the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₺5–₺8 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)check₺15–₺25 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel or budget guesthouse, a night, per person₺120 (≈ US$3)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room₺450 (≈ US$11)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room₺650 (≈ US$16)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺150 (≈ US$4) · Mid ₺250 (≈ US$7) · High ₺350 (≈ US$9)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AYT Antalya Airport (Bus EA01 from airport to Elmali ~2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Elmali: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; from the new bus station head north up the slope to the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Korkuteli (E87 junction)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus EA01 to Korkuteli, then local dolmuş
Gateway to Antalya coast
Finike (coastal town)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus EA01 south to Finike
Beach and sea views
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tuba Otel
Simple, clean rooms near town centre
Şakir Akça Vakfı Konukevi
Hostel‑style, friendly, on Hükümet Cd
Otel Arzu
Small rooms, clean, on Bülbüller Gç
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺150–₺250 (≈ US$4–7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺250–₺400 (≈ US$7–10) excl. bed
- High
- ₺400 (≈ US$10)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel or budget guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₺120 | ₺120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₺150 | ₺150 |
| Bus EA01 Antalya → Elmali (round‑trip)1 × ₺120 · check | ₺120 |
| Local dolmuş ride in town1 × ₺8 · check | ₺8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺40 |
| Trip total≈ ₺438 per person per day, bed included | ₺438≈ US$11 |
Typical dormitory or private room in Tuba Otel or Şakir Akça Vakfı
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₺5–₺8 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea | ₺4–₺6 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket (local)check | ₺15–₺25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottle of local wine | ₺30–₺50 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus EA01 runs every 30–60 min, but check the schedule for seasonal changes (check).
- Mountain routes (e.g., Kizlar Sivrisi) can be icy after rain; bring proper gear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 155
- Ambulance/Fire
- 112
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Emergency
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Antalya Airport → Elmali (bus EA01): about ₺120 (≈ US$3), 2 h (check)
- Local dolmuş downtown: ≈₺5–₺10 per ride
Say or show
- Afedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (a-fe-der-sin-iz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (te-she-kyur e-de-rim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne ka-dar)
- Otobüs durağı nerede? — Where is the bus stop? (o-to-bus du-ra-uh ne-re-de)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Elmali. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited mountain shelter) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided hike to Kizlar Sivrisi for active travellers.
- Include a short visit to Likya Şarapları winery for wine lovers.
Sources
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