Turkey is a truly rich country on the seas. Black, Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean - you can swim everywhere. Not surprisingly, this state is visited by fifteen million tourists annually. Only here is the paradox: few of them know where the best beaches in Turkey are. But the locals themselves are knowledgeable and do not make this special secret. We will try to figure it out and choose the TOP-5 coastal zones awarded with the “Blue Flag” for the cleanliness of the water area and the impeccability of the tourist service.
The five winners closes Alanya - a fairly large city on the Mediterranean Sea. Do not be surprised that right in the limits of this urban zone the best beaches of Turkey are stretched . There is enough space for everyone under the sun - the coastal strip is incredibly wide and extends 20 km from the center to both ends. Life in Alanya is very convenient - pastoral landscapes, clear water, interesting excursions at your fingertips (in particular, the old fortified city of the 13th century with 150 towers) and entertainment that you will not find in small resorts. Waterparks will appeal to kids, and numerous restaurants and shops will entertain adults in the evening.
A little to the west of Alanya is the resort town of Side. According to local residents, it was he who was the record holder in the competition for the best beaches in Turkey. On weekends, many residents of Istanbul and Ankara flock here. It is believed that Side managed to maintain the attractive color of the once-quiet fishing village. In addition to swimming in the clear waters and sunbathing on the white sand, do not be too lazy to visit the archaeological museum located on the ruins of ancient Roman terms.
The city of Bodrum is located on a peninsula where two seas meet - the Aegean and the Mediterranean. These two water areas are the best that Turkey can offer foreign holidaymakers. The best sandy beaches are located in the satellites of the metropolis: Ortakent, Turgutreis, Gumusluk. In one day you can have time to plunge into the waves of the Mediterranean warmed up to 30 degrees, then to refresh yourself in the cooler waters of the Aegean. Or in reverse order. An exceptionally beach-passive vacation in Bodrum can be equated with a crime. After all, this city has more than two thousand years. In ancient Halicarnassus - such is the former name of Bodrum - one of the wonders of the world, the Mausoleum, has been preserved.
Half of the country's inhabitants have a strong opinion that the best beaches in Turkey are in Oludeniz, which means “Dead Sea”. This is not an analogue of the Israeli mega-salt reservoir. "Dead" in the concept of the Turks means calm. And indeed: if it is stormy all around and unpleasant winds blow, Oludeniz is completely calm. In fact, it is a harbor fenced from all sides by high mountains. This truly quiet place is located nine kilometers from the town of Fethiye. For tourists from the brave dozen, the resort offers special entertainment: paragliding from Mount Babadak.
And the little-known resort village of Gelemish, which is located 75 km from Fethiye, is at the top of the list of “Best Beaches in Turkey”. Its entire coastal zone is worthy of praises. Over twenty kilometers stretched a strip of excellent white sand. Getting to Gelemish by public transport is difficult: buses run from Fethiye to Owakoy, but you will have to travel the next 4 km by taxi. But local residents, not spoiled by the attention of foreign tourists, rent double rooms in guest houses for $ 25 per day. In ancient times, Gelemish was called Patara and was once the main port of Lycia. According to legend, this is the hometown of St. Nicholas.