Many tourists who want to see the vibrant everyday and cultural life in the area visit the Manavgat Bazaar, one of the largest open-air marketplaces in Antalya. Every week on Mondays and Thursdays, the same location is where the Manavgat neighbourhood bazaar is set up. From apparel to rugs to trinkets, it sells a range of goods. If you’re visiting the Antalya area, this is the spot to go shopping.
You may learn everything you need to know about the Manavgat Bazaar, including directions, what to look for, and many other helpful hints, in this post.
Things to Do at Manavgat Bazaar, Antalya
The Bazaar consists of a covered bazaar that is open every day of the week in the Manavgat Town Centre and a large local market that is only open on Mondays and Thursdays and is set up in the side streets. The two zones offer a wide variety of goods and give shoppers who wish to haggle and compare options a lot of options. To learn more about these two topics, keep reading.
You may find all different kinds of leather, jewellery, clothing, souvenirs, spice shops, stunning hand-woven carpets and rugs, as well as the most unique tastes from Turkish cuisine, in the covered area of the Bazaar. The Covered Bazaar in Manavgat Town Centre is open every day. Despite the fact that this region is quite appealing for shopping every day of the week, most visitors wait for the other the Bazaar to open.
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Manavgat Local Market
Only on Mondays and Thursdays at the same location does the well-known open air neighbourhood bazaar in Manavgat take place. On these two days, there is a huge flood of tourists in Manavgat! This means that if you want to shop easily, you must arrive early.
How to Get to Manavgat Bazaar
When traveling to the Bazaar, you have two main options: by car or by bus. Here’s a breakdown of each method:
By Car
Start by taking the D400 highway, which is the main road running along the southern coast of Turkey.
If you’re coming from Antalya, head east on the D400 for approximately 73 kilometers (45 miles) until you reach the town of Manavgat.
Once in Manavgat, follow the signs directing you to the bazaar area. There are parking facilities available near the bazaar where you can safely leave your car.
By Bus
Manavgat is well-connected by bus services from various nearby cities and towns.
If you’re in Antalya, you can catch a bus from the Antalya Bus Terminal (Otogar). Look for buses heading to Manavgat or Side, as they usually stop near the bazaar area.
The journey from Antalya to Manavgat takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic and the specific bus route.
Once you arrive in there, the bazaar is within walking distance from the bus stop. Follow the signs or ask locals for directions if needed.