The Taurus mountain range of
southern Anatolia runs parallel to the Mediterranean in an east-west direction,
resulting in the formation of narrow coastal plains, which are surrounded by
mountains on three sides and open to the south sea. On some parts of the coast,
where the mountains plunge sharply into the sea, small natural bays and
peninsulas are formed. Antalya is situated on a plain which consists of two flat
areas formed of falez rock at a height of 35 m, where the mountains recede from
the shore. On the first rocky plain on the coast is the town centre and on the
plain behind it, named Kepezüstü, small settlement units have been established.
( Source : http://www.antalya.gov.tr )
