- BODRUM
- ISTANBUL
- FETHIYE
- KUSADASI
- CESME
- ANTALYA
- ALANYA
- KEMER
- KALKAN
- BELEK
- GOCEK
- AKBUK
- MARMARIS
- ALTINKUM
Bodrum town is situated exactly as Halicarnassus was many years ago. The main road runs inland from Bodrum Castle, which is set on a rocky headland between two bays. This main road and the bays on either side form the town centre of Bodrum. The population jumps from 50,000 during winter to over half a milllion people during summer time.
Visitors to this marvelous holiday resort should take a small walk to appreciate the various boats and yachts in the harbour, experience the unforgettable smell of the sea, explore the narrow streets adorned with colorful bougainvillea and the tranquility of the white-washed houses you can find everywhere. Besides the famous St. Peters Castle there are many other things to see in the direct surroundings of this lovely town, like the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the ancient amphitheatre or the Ottoman shipyard.
Istanbul is hot. And we’re not talking about the weather. These days, there are more happening restaurants, bars, galleries and clubs around town than there are exquisite Ottoman mosques (and that’s a lot). The international fashion and design press have been talking up İstanbul ad nauseam, but the most significant thing about the accolade ‘World’s Hippest City’ is that İstanbullus themselves have come believe it.
Istanbul is still seen by many as the cultural heart of Turkey even if its not the capital; it is where the majority of business takes place with the largest sea port in Turkey being in Istanbul. A visitor to Istanbul can get a great view of both sides of the city from the bridges. It has a fascinating and rich history so if you are interested in visiting and learning new information about Istanbul you should plan to stay there for a few days at least.
Fethiye is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme loveliness. Set on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. With its cultural wealth, natural beauties and geography, is among the important tourism centres of Turkey. It is famous for its works of art belong to Persians, Lycians, Carians and Romans. This charming county is in a bay within Fethiye Gulf where both large and small islands are scattered.
Fethiye is a traditional market town nestles in a natural harbour protected by small islands off the shore - Sovalye Island is the closest with a further eleven islands in the outer bay. Oludeniz, no wonder, is the most photographed place in Turkey. A picture postcard bay, clear turquoise seas with a tranquil lagoon, superb white sand and shingle beach, fringed by pine clad hills, all contributing to its natural beauty.
The most popular and sophisticated Kusadasi holiday centre, a perfect place for vacation with its numerous sandy beaches is inviting you to unravel to you its true beauty.The lively holiday life on the one hand and the calmness of the ancient ruins, remnants of a glorious past create the special atmosphere of the city create the best standards of a unique holiday destination.
KUSADASI means "Bird Island" and the town takes its name from the little island (whose name in Turkish means "Pigeon islan" or "Dove Island") that is in the harbour and is now connected by a causeway to the shore.This lovely marine city is near Izmir. The cruise ships have established Kusadasi as amajor port over the last 15 to 20 years, and as a result
It is a coastal town and the center-town of the district of the same name in Turkey's western-most end, on a promontory on the tip of the peninsula which also carries the same name and which extends inland to form a whole with the wider Karaburun Peninsula. It is a popular holiday resort and the district center, where two thirds of the district population is concentrated, is located 85 km. west of İzmir, the largest metropolitan center in Turkey's
A prized location of country houses and secondary residences especially for the well-to-do inhabitants of Izmir since more than a century, Cesme perked up considerably in recent decades to become one of Turkey's most prominent centers of international tourism. Many hotels, marinas, clubs, restaurants, boutique hotels, family accommodation possibilities (pansiyon) and other facilities for visitors are found in Cesme center and in its surrounding towns and villages and the countryside, as well as very popular beaches.
Kaleici, with its narrow cobbled streets of historic Ottoman era houses, is the old center of Antalya. With its hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants, and shopping, it has been restored to retain much of its historical character; its restoration has won the Golden Apple Tourism Prize. The city also features sites with traces of Lycian, Pamphylian, and Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman architecture and cultures. International luxury hotels.
The region around Antalya offers sights of astonishing natural beauty as well as awesome historical remains. You can walk behind the cascade, a thrilling experience, at the Upper Düden Waterfalls, 14 km northeast of Antalya. On the way to Lara Beach, the Lower Düden Waterfalls plunge straight into the sea. The nearby rest area offers an excellent view of the falls; the view is even more spectacular from the sea.
It is a beach resort city and a component district of Antalya Province in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.The town is divided east–west by a rocky peninsula, which is the distinctive feature of the city. The harbor, city center, and Keykubat Beach, named after the Sultan Kayqubad I, are on the east side of the peninsula. Damlataş Beach, named for the famous "dripping caves", and Cleopatra Beach are to the west.
Surrounded by stunning beaches, Alanya, lies at the end of a rugged peninsula overlooking the sparkling warm waters of the Mediterranean. It has a beautiful harbor and many beaches in Alanya are blue flag beaches. A 13-century fortress with 150 towers sitting on top of the tip. There are excellent 4 * and 5 * hotels in Alanya offers luxurious pools and facilities with stunning sea views, this is the perfect place to relax.
One of the major attractions of Kemer is its natural beauty; sea, mountains and pine forest combine in harmony. The shore from Beldibi to Tekirova consists of unspoilt beaches in bays of various sizes, mostly stoney rather than sand. Kemer has a large proportion of the hotel bed capacity of the Antalya region, and is a comfortable and peaceful holiday coast with internationally accepted reputation, attracting large numbers of visitors.
Turkiz Kemer Marina Kemer's 320 berth marina offers several restaurants for the tourists as well as being an important wintering-over marina for liveaboard sailors from the USA, England and most of Europe.The town of Kemer is vibrant with clubs, bars and restaurants, blue flag beaches . Popular coastal villages include Beldibi, Kiris, Cayova, Aslanbucak, Kuzdere, Beycik, Camyuva, Goynuk, and Cirali.
Kalkan is a town on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and an important tourist destination. The area includes many historical sites (such as Tlos and Kekova) and many fine beaches (including Patara Beach & Kaputas Beach). Kalkan is an old fishing town, and the only safe harbor between Kas and Fethiye; it is famous for its white-washed houses, descending to the sea, and its brightly colored bougainvilleas.
It is an enchanting, historic town and one of the most beautiful locations along Turkey's gorgeous Lycian Coast. There is an absence of mass tourism, and it remains a charming and unspoiled haven with brilliant blue crystal-clear sea, historic architecture, ancient history and warm traditional Turkish hospitality.
In the centre of town the mosque stands alongside statues and a waterfall leading to extensive shopping in the tree lined boulevards. This area is key to Turkey's overall tourism plans having already benefited from substantial investment by the Turkish Tourism Ministry. Turkey is beginning to rival the Algarve for the numbers of golfing tourists annually.
With extensive new blue flag beach park facilities, standards of cleanliness are high with shower, toilet and changing facilities and car parking right on the beach. Belek is one of the centers of Turkey's tourism industry and is as such home to more than thirty four-star and five-star hotels and many other accommodation, services and entertainment facilities.
Gocek hosts six significant marinas that serve the yacht tourism in the region: Club Marina, Skopea Marina, Municipality Marinas, Marinturk Gocek Village Port, Marinturk Gocek Exclusive and Port Gocek Marina. A prominent characteristic of the town is the fact that it harbors islands and coves located in a large and secluded bay. Owing to its location, it naturally enjoys a high potential for yacht tourism.
The Twelve Islands can be reached by private charter boats, simple fishing boats, and larger yachts. There are about 20 sailing and motor yacht charter and brokerage sailing companies, which makes Göcek a high-class sailing place. Accordingly, there are several technical yacht services, chandlers and maintenance services.
AKBUK
Akbuk is a small holiday resort on a bay in the Aegean Region near Didim and with a permanent population of 4,000 and a summer population of 50,000. There are fish farms located on the south west direction of Akbuk Bay which are bringing very good income for Turkeys economy. Total lenght of the beach is 11 kilometres for Akbuk.
Many people who come here from big cities decide to stay here after their retirement. It has been explored by tour operators in recent years. Weekends are the busiest time for Akbuk shores like Altinkum. You will also be able to experience first hand, the natural warmth, friendliness and traditional hospitality offered by the Turkish people in Akbuk.
MARMARIS
Marmaris is a port city and a tourist resort on the Mediterranean coast, located in southwest Turkey. With the quality hotels and holiday villages, is one of the Turkey's most popular holiday towns and largest resorts on the Aegean coast. With its surroundings, long coastline, outstanding landscape of pine-covered hills, isolated bays and inlets, blue voyage routes, wonderful beaches, ancient cities, marinas.
Marmaris is also a major centre for yacht tourism and blue voyage. Marmaris has easy and well built connections to the nearby airport in Dalaman, and on the road to Bodrum and Fethiye. It is a lively resort and there is always something going on day or night. Alternatively, the colourful bazaar offers an even greater range of goods and is a great place to shop for clothes.
ALTINKUM
Altınkum is a rapidly growing resort in western Turkey, 123 km from the town Aydin. The resort is a popular tourist destination at the Aegean Sea, and in addition to many beautiful beaches there are also the ruins of the Ionian city of Didyma (Today Didim). Most famous of all is the ancient Temple of Apollo.
From being a small fishing village, the area has developed into a popular tourist area. Altınkum and Didim was formerly two separate towns, but have grown together and now has approximately 35 000 residents. Approximately 5000 of these are foreigners who live here all year, most of them are British. Altinkum and Didim is surrounded by a number of ancient sites.
