Turkey and its coastal resorts
Turkey can boast two coasts, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The northern Black Sea coastline is made up of Western, Central and Eastern Karadeniz which, whilst offering fairly warm summers, is mostly alpine and mountainous and therefore not too popular amongst holiday makers after sun, sea and sand.
The resorts to the south located on the strip referred to as the Turquoise Coast are much more popular amongst tourists. With the intention to soak up the Turkish sun on the beaches, enjoy local dishes in the many restaurants and explore the smaller towns and villages, it's easy to see the appeal of these Mediterranean resorts.
Also known as the Turkish Riviera, the south Turkish coastline is not only home to the country's best weather (temperatures during the summer often reach 40˚C), but also some of the country's best historical sites. Two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the ruins of the Mausoleum of Maussollos in Halicarnassus are located along the Mediterranean coast, making this area one of the most archeologically rich in the world.
The busiest tourist-aimed resorts include Alanya, Bodrum, Antalya and Marmaris, which are all teeming with stunning, golden beaches and blue waters, a fantastic choice of restaurants and bars, exciting water activities and charming architecture to satisfy the most discerning of tourists. The town of Altinkum is notorious for its vibrant nightlife and clubs, but for those preferring to dance on water should consider the coastal towns of Pamphylia and Lycia best known for their yachting holidays.
Hidden away along the south Turkish coast are many smaller, often much more isolated fishing villages. For couples and families looking for get away from the busier resorts, Kale is a charismatic small village only accessible by boat and hidden amongst an old castle and crumbling columns. Just as enchanting are the other villages of Gumusluk, Akyaka, Gocek and Kalkan, all delightful yet much quieter coastal resorts.
The resorts to the south located on the strip referred to as the Turquoise Coast are much more popular amongst tourists. With the intention to soak up the Turkish sun on the beaches, enjoy local dishes in the many restaurants and explore the smaller towns and villages, it's easy to see the appeal of these Mediterranean resorts.
Also known as the Turkish Riviera, the south Turkish coastline is not only home to the country's best weather (temperatures during the summer often reach 40˚C), but also some of the country's best historical sites. Two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the ruins of the Mausoleum of Maussollos in Halicarnassus are located along the Mediterranean coast, making this area one of the most archeologically rich in the world.
The busiest tourist-aimed resorts include Alanya, Bodrum, Antalya and Marmaris, which are all teeming with stunning, golden beaches and blue waters, a fantastic choice of restaurants and bars, exciting water activities and charming architecture to satisfy the most discerning of tourists. The town of Altinkum is notorious for its vibrant nightlife and clubs, but for those preferring to dance on water should consider the coastal towns of Pamphylia and Lycia best known for their yachting holidays.
Hidden away along the south Turkish coast are many smaller, often much more isolated fishing villages. For couples and families looking for get away from the busier resorts, Kale is a charismatic small village only accessible by boat and hidden amongst an old castle and crumbling columns. Just as enchanting are the other villages of Gumusluk, Akyaka, Gocek and Kalkan, all delightful yet much quieter coastal resorts.
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