Antalya

Historic old town enclosed by ramparts, a maze of cobbled lanes, Ottoman houses and shaded courtyards sloping down to the harbour. A charming, free stroll on a leash, where the local culture of street cats and dogs is very much alive.

Hadrian's Gate, a three-arched Roman triumphal gateway raised in 130 AD for the emperor's visit, the only surviving ancient gate in the city walls. An open-air monument freely accessible, with leashed dogs welcome on the paved square.

The upper Düden falls set in a wooded park north of the city, with a path running behind the curtain of water. Leashed dogs are allowed on the shaded park paths, a refreshing stop welcome in the hot hours.

The lower Düden falls that plunge from a 40 m cliff straight into the sea at Lara, best admired from the park viewpoints. Leashed dogs on the overlooks, but keep them well away from the unfenced cliff edge.

A long shingle beach at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, the main city beach west of the centre. Dogs are generally not allowed on this managed beach in high season; look instead for quieter coves out of season.

The horseshoe-shaped old harbour below Kaleici, a former Roman haven turned marina lined with terraces and excursion boats. A pleasant on-leash stroll along the quays, and most terrace cafes tolerate dogs outside.