Avsallar: Sea, Forest and History in İncekum

In the recreation areas of İncekum, Avsallar brings together the sea and forest. It also offers a beach with fine sand, a protected natural area and the historic Zeytin İşliği. These different highlights can help you get started in your search for a holiday apartment: are you mainly planning time by the water, are you interested in nature, or would you also like to add a historical note? For local orientation, İncekum Beach is located at kilometer 26 of the Antalya–Alanya road in Avsallar.

Beach time at İncekum Beach

İncekum Beach is known for its fine sand and clean, shallow sea. These features make it a place for swimming and picnicking. This offers a specific combination for a shared day at the beach: you can plan time in the water and a picnic break as a holiday highlight, rather than treating the beach only as a scenic backdrop. If you are especially interested in swimming and beach days when choosing a holiday apartment, this gives you a clearly defined aspect of Avsallar to consider.

Nature in the protected İncekum Nature Park

İncekum Nature Park is a protected natural area managed by the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks. The landscape also has distinctive plant life: in Sections I and II, the Turkish red pine is the dominant plant species. Animal species observed in both sections include the loggerhead sea turtle. This is a nature-focused experience distinct from the beach’s swimming focus, adding a wildlife aspect to the landscape; however, recorded observations do not guarantee that you will see these species during your stay.

Another special feature lies in the coastal area of the park’s first section. There, kamenitzas are designated as sensitive protected areas. Nearly 100 kamenitzas of regional and national importance are located across about 1.32 hectares, or 13,240 square meters. This figure refers to the coastal area of the first section. Together with the Turkish red pines and observed animal species, this creates a picture of nature encompassing both plant life and designated protected areas.

A historical note

Zeytin İşliği is located in İncekum Nature Park in Avsallar Mahallesi and is listed as an immovable cultural asset worthy of protection. Experts estimate that the historic complex dates to the 200s AD. It included production and loading areas. This offers a different perspective on İncekum from the beach and nature park: the expert estimate provides a time reference, while the production and loading areas point to how the complex was used. You can therefore include this historical highlight in your holiday plans alongside your interests in nature and the beach.

A recreation and walking trail project completed in Avsallar is another useful local reference. The project covered an area of 21,215 square meters. It complements the nature and cultural highlights described above with a reference to recreational infrastructure, without implying a specific route.

Choose the right holiday focus

When choosing a holiday apartment in Avsallar, it helps to distinguish between the experiences you want: swimming and picnicking are the main attractions at İncekum Beach; the nature park brings protected landscapes, pines, wildlife observations and kamenitzas into view; and Zeytin İşliği adds a historical note.

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For the main travel overview: Antalya.