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Kemer · Antalya · Turkey

Retire in Antalya — sunshine, healthcare and a gentler cost of living

Turkey's Antalya coast has become one of Europe's favourite places to grow older well: 300 days of sun a year, modern English-friendly hospitals and a cost of living far below the UK. GrandyGo brings it all together in one supported-living community in Kemer, from £995 a month.

Why here

Why Antalya and Kemer suit later life

Kemer is a calm, green seaside town between the Taurus mountains and the Mediterranean, half an hour from Antalya's international airport. It is quieter than the big resorts, easy to get around, and used to welcoming visitors from across Europe — a safe, familiar place to settle.

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A kinder climate

Warm, dry summers and mild winters mean more time outdoors, better mobility and brighter moods all year round — the opposite of a long British winter indoors.

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Modern healthcare

Antalya has internationally accredited hospitals and many English-speaking doctors. Routine and emergency care are close by, and GrandyGo accompanies you to every appointment.

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Lower cost of living

Housing, food and everyday life cost a fraction of the UK. That is how all-inclusive supported living here can start at £995 a month instead of £5,000.

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Easy to reach

Direct flights connect Antalya with London and much of Northern Europe, so family visits — and your own trips home — are simple and affordable.

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Life by the sea

Seafront walks, boat trips, markets and long lunches are part of ordinary life here, not a once-a-year holiday.

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A ready-made community

You arrive to friends, routine and a team who speak your language — never starting from scratch alone in a new country.

Settling here

Retiring in Antalya, the easy way

Moving country in later life sounds daunting, but you don't do it alone. Most guests begin on a standard tourist entry and try a month first. If you decide to stay, we guide you through a longer-stay residence permit and handle the paperwork with you — alongside flights, transfers and anything your family needs to feel reassured.

Your UK pension is unaffected, your apartment is yours, and you can split the year between Kemer and home however you like.

Your questions, answered

Retiring in Antalya — FAQs

Is Antalya a safe place to retire?
Yes. Antalya is one of the world's most-visited regions, well used to international residents, with modern infrastructure and healthcare. At GrandyGo you also have 24/7 nursing, a doctor on call and a team who know you.
What is the healthcare like near Kemer?
Antalya has internationally accredited private hospitals and many English-speaking specialists. On site we provide nursing, daily wellbeing checks and medication support, and we arrange and accompany you to any further care.
Do I need a visa to retire in Turkey long-term?
Most guests start on a standard tourist entry. If you decide to stay longer we guide you through a residence permit and manage the paperwork with you — it's a routine process for long-stay residents.
How much does it cost to live in Antalya in retirement?
Far less than the UK. At GrandyGo your apartment, all meals, nursing, housekeeping and the full social programme are included from £995 a month — about a quarter of a typical UK care home.