Evaluation of Antalya/Konyaaltı Coastline in Terms of User Satisfaction

Abstract

In the historical process, coastal areas have an important place for societies. Throughout history, coasts have been the places where societies used as settlements, where civilizations emerged, economic activities took place and social and cultural interactions took place intensively. The coastal areas, which still have an important place today, allow a large number of social, cultural and economic activities. One of these activities is the recreational opportunities offered by the coastal areas. Konyaalti coast, west of the city center of Antalya and located in Konyaaltı district boundaries, one of Turkey's most important tourism and recreation area. Konyaaltı Coastal Architectural and Coastline Arrangement Idea Project Competition was held in 2014 for Konyaaltı coastline. With the implementation of the project selected as a result of the competition, Konyaaltı coastline has become a center of attraction offering different recreational opportunities. The aim of the study is to measure the satisfaction level of the users from Konyaaltı coastline. In this context, a questionnaire form was applied to 200 users selected on a voluntary basis in the research field by using simple random sampling method at different days and times of the week. As a result of the evaluation of the data obtained from the survey, it was determined that the satisfaction of the users increased after the implementation of the Konyaaltı coastline project, that they were satisfied with the bicycle and walking paths along the Konyaaltı coastline and that the Konyaaltı coastline could be used at any time of the day. Furthermore, many of the users stated that some of the urban equipments (benches, lighting fixtures, and waste bins) on the Konyaaltı coastline are not well maintained and that the shower, changing cabinets and toilets on the coast are not sufficient.