Sandland (Antalya)

Sandland (Turkish: Uluslararası Antalya Kum Heykel Festivali) is an international sand art festival held annually in Antalya, southern Turkey. It was established in 2006.

Sandland Uluslararası Antalya Kum Heykel Festivali
The Mermaid, a sand sculpture at Sandland 2015.
Status	active
Frequency	annually
Venue	Lara Beach
Location(s)	Antalya
Coordinates	36°51′04″N 30°50′43″E
Country	Turkey
Years active	15
Area	7,000–10,000 m2 (75,000–108,000 sq ft)
Activity	Sand art

Established in 2006,[1] Sandland is held annually at Lara Beach of Antalya,[2] stretching over an area of 7,000–10,000 m² (75,000–108,000 sq ft). Each year,[1][3] a different theme is chosen for the sculptures. Visitors are allowed to watch during the creation of sand sculptures.[3][4] More than ten sand sculptors from around eight to ten countries all over the world create sand sculptures in nearly three weeks.[4] The sculptures are nade durable for a time period of twelve months. The sculptures are illuminated in the darknes so that access is allowed also in the night.[3][4]

Admission tickets are at ₺ 30.00 (US$7.00) for adults and ₺ 15.00 (US$3.00) for children of age 3-12. Discounts are available for students and seniors. Visiting hours are 9:30 - 23:00 between 1 May and 31 October, and from 9:00 to 19:00 between 1 November and 30 April.[5]