tisdag 9 augusti 2011

Turkey's top 5 destinations

Turkey seduces it´s visitors with lazy days on the beach , low prices, spicy food experiences, tea parties in the bazaars and endless nights. It is no wonder that Turkey is becoming increasingly popular among tourists.

Turkey has an abundance of sunshine and beautiful beaches. Are you just going on one package holiday this year, make sure it is Turkey you are going to! Here you can spend a really relaxing holiday and gather strength for everyday life.

This year we went to Turkey for the first time. Read our travel report here ...

Turkey's top 5 destinations


Alanya



Alanya is one of Turkey's largest resorts with swimming and sunbathing on sandy beaches, numerous restaurants and a vibrant urban core. Everyone can travel to Alanya, families, couples or party people.

To the west of Alanya's characteristic rock Cleopatra beach extends three kilometers long, with coarse sand. On the other side of Alanya, you find the eight-kilometer long and at times shallow eastern shore. There you find water activities at several places, mainly in connection to the larger hotels that offer water skiing, pedal boats, paragliding and scuba diving.

Belek



The renowned holiday area of ​​Belek is situated along the long Turkish Riviera, only half an hour from the airport in the regional capital of Antalya. Belek is Turkey´s and one of Southern Europe's premier golf metropolises, but the area is more than just golf. Along the wide, sandy beach you can find a wide range of excellent holiday hotels.

In Belek there are mile long beaches with coarse sand. The beaches are located adjacent to the hotels and are often private. There are water sports, beach chairs and umbrellas. Sea turtles of the red-listed species Caretta caretta lays their eggs on some beach sections.

Içmeler



Içmeler is the favorite for families with children! Here the beach is shallow and the water is clear. The atmosphere is relaxing and you find a varied range of restaurants, bars, bazaars and excursions.

Here the beach is a little wider than in Marmaris and the water is clear and fine. The beach is shallow and mostly consists of sand mixed with pebbles. All around there are many cozy bays with fine sand. To get there you can rent a car or take the local boat.

Side



The cozy Side is teeming with ruins and cultural attractions. The long sandy beaches attract to many dips and in the Old Town you can stroll around the charming stone houses, shops, bars and restaurants. This year you find a new long beach promenade in Side!

In Side, there are two beaches. The east has a little bit clearer water and water sports. Here it is easier to find your own little place where you can enjoy the sun. West Beach is the favorite of families with children. It is a shallow beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, restaurants, bars and various water sports.

Ölüdeniz



A Turkish holiday resort with Thai waters and warm winds into October.
Ölüdeniz, with Turkey's most beautiful beach, is an oasis in a lagoon in the Mediterranean with both action and quiet.

Previously the area was basically uninhabited, but in the last fifteen years, a pleasant resort town sprung up right next to the beach, with small hotels, cafes, shops and a lot of cozy outdoor cafes. Relaxation, swimming and long quiet dinners at sunset becomes the main ingredients for most people.

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