For many Russians, Turkey is still a worthy alternative to our domestic Black Sea coast. From year to year, its resorts are flooded with hundreds of thousands of travelers from Russia. The first tourists appear on the beaches of Turkey in May. Rest at this time promises a warm summer-like summer, hearty meals, interesting excursions and a lot of impressions.
The hottest resort
Travelers claim that the hottest weather in May is in a region called Fethiye. The village stretches along the picturesque coast of the Mediterranean Sea. On two sides it is surrounded by impregnable mountains that protect the local beaches from the freezing winds. It is believed that a vacation in Turkey in May is more of an excursion nature than a beach. This statement does not apply to Fethiye.
The average air temperature at this time is +26 ° C. The water warms up to a comfortable bathing value of +24 ° C. Frosts are practically excluded. At night, the thermometer can drop to +12 ° C. The resort is relatively hot during the day, and fresh after sunset. Local beaches are buried in the lush greenery of conifers, which cast long shadows.
Therefore, vacation in Turkey in May begins here, in the province of Mugla, in the silence of centuries-old tracts hiding snow-white shoals and azure lagoons. They say that daredevils begin to swim in April. The beach season ends in the second half of October, but local hotels are not empty until the end of November.
Fethiye Hotels
Based on the ratings and reviews of travelers, a rating of the most popular and sought-after hotels in the region was compiled. It includes the following hotels:
- "Flyer".
- "Harman."
- Eniseri City Hotel.
- "Karim."
- "Doruk."
- "Onur Pension."
- Ten Apart.
- Nevada Wanted Spa.
- Ata Park.
- "Mara."
- The Blueberry Boutique.
- Vanilla Hotel.
- Doga Apartments.
- "Yasemin."
- "Roemer".
- Yacht Classic Hotel.
The minimum cost of a vacation in Turkey in May is about 1800 rubles per night. In large chain hotels they ask about 4000 rubles. The set of services includes standard options:
- nutrition;
- beach area equipped with umbrellas;
- Internet connection
- air conditioning;
- watching TV;
- housekeeping;
- change of bath towels;
- replenishment of stock of hygiene products;
- 24-hour reception desk.
For an additional fee, Fethiye hotels offer the organization of excursion trips, room service, airport pick-up, transfer. Check in the rooms usually start after 14:00. It is recommended to leave the room on the day of departure until 12:00.
Do not worry about the unpredictability of weather in Turkey in May. Holidays on the beaches in the Fethiye region at this time are already in full swing. The hotel has swimming pools. The resorts have water parks and water entertainment centers.
Fethiye Recreation Areas
The most popular beach in the Fethiye area is Calis. It is mostly pebble with rare sandy stripes. Entrance to it is free, but you need to pay for renting a sunbed and an umbrella. Standard rate - 150 rubles per deck chair. After the storm, the water becomes cloudy, but not for long. Sometimes sharp stones are found near the entrance to the sea.
The Blue Lagoon beach is a favorite destination of Russians in Turkey. In May, the weather in this part of the country is already hot in summer, and the water in the sea warms up to +26 ° C. The coastal zone is located in the village of Oludeniz. It occupies the territory of the reserve, so the entrance to the beach is paid. The tariff is one hundred rubles. About the same amount you need to pay for renting a sunbed.
Belcekiz is a municipal free beach. He is famous for starting excursions to the Valley of the Butterflies from his coast.
Kidrak can be safely called a wild beach. True, the entrance to it is paid. The price is 100 rubles. According to lovers of peace and solitude, this is the best place to relax on the Mediterranean in May in Turkey.
Welcome to the fairy tale
Kemer is another southern resort of the country. It is located on a narrow strip between a pebble beach and pine tracts, behind which mountain ranges rise. The maximum height of the peaks reaches 2000 meters above sea level. The region is divided into areas:
- Center.
- Beldibi.
- Goynuk.
- Kirish.
- Camyuva.
- Tekirova.
Where is warmer in Turkey in May? Holidays in Kemer are recommended to all those who seek to start the swimming season in the spring. The temperature in late spring is +28 ° C. At night, the thermometer drops to +15 ° C. Water warms up to +22 ° C. It is not as humid as in neighboring Antalya. Powerful monsoons in these parts are rare guests. Therefore, the local climate is considered optimal for young children. Midday heat is much easier.
Plus, in May, holiday prices in Turkey are still relatively low. High season will begin in July. In spring, the cost of living in a small private hotel is about 800 rubles. In hotels of higher rank, the average rate is 1,500 rubles. In large international complexes asking 5,000.
Rating of hotels Kemer
The following hotels were included in the list of the most popular objects for Russian travelers:
- "Wanted Beidagi Konak."
- Rixos Premium Tekirova.
- Rixos Sangate
- Kimeros Ma Beach Hotel.
- "Paradise."
- "Lems Bona Dee Beach."
- "Arda Apart."
- Club Phaselis Rose.
- "Park Avrupa."
- Crystal Deluxe Resort SPA.
- Orange Garden Apartments.
- "Limak Limra."
- Karmir Resort SPA.
- Kemer Suites.
- Mirage Park Resort.
If you believe the reviews of tourists, vacation in Turkey in May is offered at a discount by the Hotel Naturella and Minta Apart, Erendiz Garden, Kemer Pension, Kemer Park, Kara Family Apart and Hande Homs complexes. The lion's share of Kemer hotels operates on an All Inclusive system. The price of a standard ticket includes the cost of purchasing airline tickets, the cost of a group transfer service, a medical insurance policy, accommodation in a room of the selected category.
Kemer beaches
The recreation area of the resort is long and wide. Pebbles are almost everywhere. Some hotels equip their aquazones with concrete platforms that are covered with yellow sand. There are two municipal beaches in Kemer. "Central" - noisy and crowded. Admission is free. In high season, lining up for sun loungers. In May, there is no need to pay for the rental of sunbeds and umbrellas.
Moonlight is a local attraction. This beach provided Kemer with the title of the best resort in Turkey for a vacation in May. It is located next to the eponymous amusement park. It is always clean, and the famous coast of Antalya can envy its beautification. At the entrance to the water there is a cabin for rental equipment for scuba diving and diving. Moonlight is a favorite bathing place for travelers with young children.
A few kilometers from the village of Tekirova is a place that is known to all fans of diving. The bay is replete with underwater cave complexes. Under their arches motley fishes and turtles live. Sometimes flocks of dolphins swim in the bay. For beginners, the Kabardzhik Cave is recommended. Its depth reaches 18 meters.
Diving in the Kemer Sea begins in April. But for beginners it is better to come here in May. Water at this time heats up well, and there are few tourists. Even the most popular attractions are quiet and not crowded.
old friend
Side is spread along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The resort is located on the road from Antalya to Alanya. Despite the fact that the town is not located in the very south of the country, the water in its water area warms up much earlier than that of its neighbors. The temperature in Side is kept at +24 ° C. The nights are cool. After sunset, the thermometer drops below +13 ° C. Water in the sea reaches +26 ° C. The resort owes its microclimate to high mountains and impassable thickets that surround it. Storms in these parts are rare. Therefore, the water in the sea heats up quickly, and there are almost no waves.
Tourists call Side a children's and family resort. Firstly, it boasts wide and long sandy beaches. Secondly, there are no noisy discos and an abundance of entertainment venues. The town is surrounded by protected nature. Numerous excursion bureaus invite you to get acquainted with the most beautiful and interesting places.
Side: the best hotels in Turkey for a vacation in May
According to experienced travelers, the resort has a huge number of comfortable hotels:
- "Roma Beach Resort Spa."
- Sichell Resort Spa.
- "Wanted Villa Side Residence."
- Royal Dragon.
- PrimaSol Gain Garden.
- "Primasol Gain Family Resort."
- "Moon Blanca Resort Spa."
- "Wanted Side Star Beach."
- "Linda".
- "Side Crown Palace."
- Sunrise Dogan Side Beach.
- Miramar Queen Hotel.
- "Phoebech Side."
- “Melas Resort”.
- Lemas Suite.
- Sensimar Side Resort Spa.
Issue price
Inexpensive options are concentrated on the second line. For a night they take 1,000 rubles per room. These are small complexes that consist of several residential buildings. Usually on their territory there is a garden for walking, a pool with sun loungers and awnings, a sports ground.
Luxury hotels offer luxurious relaxation at affordable prices. The price of a suite in them in May is only 5,000 rubles. These facilities are within walking distance of the beach. They have private recreational areas. Some have water parks with pools for adults and children, slides and water attractions.
Side beaches
The resort has a long coastline. It is divided into eastern and western parts. Both beaches are free and belong to the municipality. The east coast is chosen by youth companies. Western belongs to children. The sea near the shore is shallow. The entrance to the water is smooth, without sharp drops in depth.
The kids on the extensive shallows with pleasure build castles and palaces from bright yellow sand. Relaxing on the west coast of Side is pleasant and safe. Near both beaches a huge number of restaurants, dining rooms and eateries are concentrated. For the rental of sunbeds and umbrellas you need to pay. The standard rate is 100 rubles. In May, they take 50.
The impeccable cleanliness of the Side coast is confirmed by the international Blue Flag sign. He marked only the best beaches in the world. The recreational area of Side is one of them. In their reviews, Russians strongly recommend local hotels. They are distinguished by high quality service and affordable prices. Many hotels have Russian-speaking staff.