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MalatyaThings to Do & Travel Guide
The golden capital of the apricot
What Is This City Known For?
Malatya is recognized as one of the world’s leading apricot-producing regions. The Arslantepe Mound, located within the province’s borders, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021 due to its significant findings related to early state organization.
About
Malatya, as the world’s center for dried apricot production, is known for its International Apricot Festival, held every July. The 6,000-year-old strata of the Aslantepe Mound and its UNESCO World Heritage status also highlight the city’s archaeological significance.
Ideal for the July–August apricot harvest and festival
An extensive flight network to Malatya Airport.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
2 days
6 Accommodations
4 Restaurants
10 Things to See
10 Local Delicacies
How to Get There
By Air
Malatya Havalimanı, merkeze 25 km
By Bus
Türkiye'nin her yerinden düzenli seferler
By Train
Ankara ve Elazığ'dan tren bağlantısı
How Many Days Will You Stay?
We create an ideal route based on your length of stay.
Malatya - 3 Days Itinerary
3 days plan generated from 10 attractions and 4 restaurants.
Breakfast: Merkez, Malatya çevresinde
A restaurant famous for its apricot-based desserts and regional kebab varieties
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsArslantepe Höyüğü
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world's oldest known palace
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Orduzu, Malatya çevresinde
A simple restaurant serving grilled dishes and appetizers for a break after visiting the mound
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Merkez, Malatya çevresinde
A café famous for its apricot jam and apricot-based desserts, where you can experience the festival spirit
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsAslantepe Höyüğü
Layers of settlement dating back 6,000 years, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Darende, Malatya çevresinde
Trout and home-style meals by the waterfall
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Merkez, Malatya çevresinde
A restaurant famous for its apricot-based desserts and regional kebab varieties
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsBattalgazi Ulu Camii ve Silahtar Kervansarayı
A Seljuk-era mosque and a historic caravanserai
⏱ 1-2 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Orduzu, Malatya çevresinde
A simple restaurant serving grilled dishes and appetizers for a break after visiting the mound
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsLevent Vadisi
The valley known as “Turkey’s Grand Canyon” for its red cliffs
⏱ 2-3 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Merkez, Malatya çevresinde
A café famous for its apricot jam and apricot-based desserts, where you can experience the festival spirit
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsDarende Somuncu Baba Külliyesi
The mausoleum and complex area within the Tohma Canyon
⏱ 1-2 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Darende, Malatya çevresinde
Trout and home-style meals by the waterfall
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Merkez, Malatya çevresinde
A restaurant famous for its apricot-based desserts and regional kebab varieties
⏱ 2 hours
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Things to Do in Malatya
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Aslantepe Höyüğü
UNESCO Dünya Mirası listesindeki, 6.000 yıllık yerleşim katmanları
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Düz yürüyüş yolları
Ören yeri girişinde ücretsiz otopark
Levent Vadisi
Kızıl kayalıklarıyla 'Türkiye'nin Grand Canyon'u' denen vadi
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Araçla + yürüyüş
Arslantepe Höyüğü
UNESCO Dünya Mirası, dünyanın bilinen en eski sarayı
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Ahşap platformlar
Battalgazi Ulu Camii ve Silahtar Kervansarayı
Selçuklu dönemi camisi ve tarihi kervansaray
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Erişilebilir
Darende Somuncu Baba Külliyesi
Tohma Kanyonu içinde türbe ve külliye alanı
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Erişilebilir
Yeni Cami ve Büyükhan Çarşısı
Osmanlı dönemi kervansarayı, günümüzde çarşı olarak kullanılıyor
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Düz zemin
Günpınar Şelalesi
Ormanlık alanda kademeli olarak dökülen şelale
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Kısa yürüyüş yolu
Tohma Kanyonu
Rafting ve doğa yürüyüşü rotalarıyla derin kanyon
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Rafting ve yürüyüş
Malatya Müzesi (Fahri Kışla)
Bölgenin arkeolojik ve etnografik eserlerini sergileyen müze
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Erişilebilir
Malatya Fıskiye Parkı ve Kayısı Heykeli
Şehrin simgesi kayısı heykeliyle kent meydanı
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Erişilebilir
Camping & Caravan Spots
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TV Shows & Films Filmed in Malatya
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Route and distanceNearest Airports to Malatya
Road distance and drive time from the airport to the city centre (without traffic).
Malatya Havalimanı (MLX)
28.8 km to the centre, about 27 min
Adıyaman Havalimanı (ADF)
122.5 km to the centre, about 1h 55min
Distance to Other Cities
Full distance table →Frequently Asked Questions
Ideal for the July–August apricot harvest and festival
An extensive flight network to Malatya Airport.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
Malatya Kayısısı, Malatya Kağıt Kebabı, Malatya Analı Kızlı are among the famous local foods you must try.
2 days
Top spots in Malatya include Aslantepe Höyüğü, Yeni Cami ve Büyükhan Çarşısı, Malatya Müzesi (Fahri Kışla), Levent Vadisi.
Malatya offers accommodation in the following categories: Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Guesthouse.