The associations that arise with the word "Turkey" are the sea and the sun. Holidays in this country are appreciated for the European quality of service at a low cost.
The nature of the sea coast here is extremely picturesque. The first thing that attracts Turkey is the sea of amazing purity, gentle and warm, with golden sandy or beautiful pebble beaches.
Four seas that Turkey is washed by: the Mediterranean Sea in the south, the Black Sea in the north, the Marmara and Aegean in the west.
The golden sun, the azure sea and magnificent beaches, a rich excursion program and plenty of entertainment - all this made Turkey one of the most popular resorts in the world. The coast of the Mediterranean Sea is most in demand, however, for a beach holiday Turkey, the Aegean Sea (coast) is also intensively developing. This sunny country receives tourists throughout the year and from around the world.
Now let's take a closer look at the resorts that Turkey is proud of.
Mediterranean Sea: Alanya, Antalya, Belek, Kemer, Side.
Antalya is located on a steep, rocky plateau. The local beaches are one of the cleanest and most beautiful in the whole Mediterranean; many of them have bathing platforms. There are 4-5 * hotels in Antalya, and there are also many economy class hotels. The entertainment industry, including water parks, is quite developed. Of the many excursions that are offered from Antalya, Perge is very interesting - an ancient grandiose ancient city.
Alanya is located 140 km from Antalya. A characteristic feature is the beautiful sandy beaches. Many modern hotels, countless restaurants and discos coexist with historic watchtowers and forts. To the west of the city is the famous Cleopatra beach. Alanya's historic landmark is a Byzantine fortress located on top of a mountain. Also near the city are stalactite caves. A wonderful water park with many slides and attractions invites families with children. Alanya, one of the busiest and most fun resorts, is famous for its vibrant nightlife.
Kemer is a young resort, located 42 km from Antalya, surrounded by a pine forest. The sea coast is suitable for exciting sailing and swimming. Luxurious sandy beaches are marked with the “Blue Flag” for their cleanliness, there are also many areas covered with pebbles. This resort has good opportunities for yachting and is a recognized center for diving, which is famous for Turkey.
Aegean Sea: resorts Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Kusadasi, Izmir.
Bodrum is the ancient city of Halicarnassus. Due to the developed infrastructure and the excellent opportunity for a sea holiday, an extra-class is popular with wealthy tourists.
Marmaris is a major tourist center, the most European of all Turkish resorts. There are many of the most prestigious hotels, there is a yacht club. Thanks to the relict pines surrounding the city, the air here is very clean.
Fethiye is an unusually beautiful place, once the ancient city of Talmessos was located here. For the color of the water, this area is called the "turquoise coast." Fethiye is especially attractive for scuba diving enthusiasts.
Mountains covered with relict pine forests, bright sunshine, air drunk with the smell of the sea and pine trees - all this attracts many tourists to the resorts of Turkey .