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Antalya's traditional market area (çarsi)
is conveniently located just inland from Kalekapisi
along Kazim Özalp Caddesi (formerly—and still
sometimes nowadays—called Sarampol Caddesi).
Look for the statue of Attalus, the
king of Pergamum for whom Antalya (Attaleia) was
named. The statue is just across the street, inland,
from the stone tower of Kalekapisi.
Behind Attalus is Kazim Özalp Caddesi,
a pedestrians-only street pleasant for a stroll and
some window-shopping.
 In the first block from Kalekapisi
are several currency exchange offices, helpful if
you need to change money. Shop around for the best
rates—they can vary greatly.
Otherwise, the street is the usual
riot of clothing and shoe shops, boutiques selling
ladies' accessories, electronics, games and toys,
and pretty much everything imaginable.
As you walk from Kalekapisi in the
first block of Kazim Özalp Caddesi, more or less to
the right (east) of the Attalus statue, is a warren
of tiny lanes close-packed with little shops, mostly
selling jewelry and souvenirs. This was Antalya's
central bazaar for many years—the city's prime
market for food and indeed for everything else as
well.
Other good shopping and strolling
streets include the boulevard that passes Hadrian's
Gate, and the narrow streets of Kaleiçi.
You can enjoy your vacation while
picking up whatever catches your fancy. Traditional
Turkish shopping knick-knacks popular with tourists
are textiles, gold and copper work, carpets, leather
goods and souvenirs.
You can find loads of interesting items in the large
market called Dogugaraj. This is such kind of market
place especially for textile and souvenirs. For
buying branded modern items and day-to-day
requirements the Migros shopping malls
http://www.antalyamigros.com/en/ are a perfect
choice on the west of Antalya. If you are on the
eastern part of Antalya you should visit Shemall
http://www.shemall.com.tr/, Laura
http://www.laura.com.tr/news.asp or Terra City
Shopping Malls.
http://www.terracity.com.tr/index.html.
The city is famous for its jams and
jellies made from every fruit and vegetable
imaginable. The most interesting ones are the
eggplant, watermelon, bergamot and turunc ( citrus )
jellies. There are also souvenirs and gift items
particular to Turkey in the shops of the Ministry of
Tourism and the Ministry of Culture and the shops in
the old city. The area is famous for its Dosemealti
carpets colored with natural root dyes.
Remember to buy following gifts which
resembles Antalya;
Citrus Jam
Bergamot Jam
Egg Plant Jam
Molasses
Turkish Delight
Sage Tea
Apple Tea
Turkish Café powder
Traditional Café pot and cups
Traditional Tea pot and cups
Pack with all spices samples.
Turkish Flag T-shirts and Cups
Evil Eye items ( Nazarlik )
Fluted Minaret souvenirs
Aspendos Souvenirs
Dosemealti Carpets
Local Kilims
Jewelry items
Silver hand crafts
Leather wearing
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