The Aegean Coast:

The Aegean Coast enjoys a mild climate with sea breezes cooling the hottest summer days. There is something to suit everyone's tastes, from its charming fishing harbours, beautiful natural sights, sunny beaches and sleepy holiday villages, modern watersports and historical locations as well as first class restaurants and Turkish bazaars.

This beautiful coastline boast some of the worlds most magnificent sites, including the ancient city of Ephasus and the hot calcium springs of Pamukkale.

Altinkum/Didim: Didim is shaped as a peninsula surrounding Mugla on the east coast with the large inlet of Akbuk town, the Aegean sea on the west and east coast, Lake Bafa and the Menderes River on the northern coast. It offers an excellent opportunity to experience local Turkish atmosphere and enjoy the renowned Turkish hospitality. Didim is well known for it's historical sites (Didyma and Apollo temple) and beautiful golden sand beaches. It is a relaxing holiday resort for those who enjoy fishing. Didim has a coast of 53 km in total full of bays. Almost all the bays have sandy beaches and allow people to sunbathe and swim freely. Among these bays, the most important one is of course Altinkum (Golden Sand), an excellent resort for those who seek sea, sun and aquatics

Altinkum: Is perfect for families with young children and those seeking a relaxed, easy-going beach holiday. There are its three long sandy beaches, that stretch from the small harbour at one end of a gently shelving bay to a rocky cliff at the other end. Little wonder that the name Altinkum means 'golden sands'. Those with a yen for sightseeing will find Altinkum perfectly placed to visit two major ancient sites, the Temple of Apollo at Didyma and the vast Roman ruins at Ephasus.
Altinkum has many restaurants and cafes serving wide and varied menus from international fare to tasty Turkish cuisine. and a choice of shops for those who enjoy a little retail therapy. When it comes to Night Life there are a great selection of waterfront bars open till the early hours, including the well known Medusa Night Club. The resort is 1 hour from Bodrum Airport. 1 hour 20 minutes from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and 3 hours from Dalaman Airport.

Akbuk: Is located in the centre of one of Turkey's favourite coasts, nestled between crystal clear waters in a tranquil bay and majestic mountains behind. Just a 15 minute drive from the holiday resort Altinkum, it is a perfect holiday location set in a beautiful natural environment. The area has many protected forest areas and olive groves as well as many small beaches and bays with fine sandy beaches and crystal clear blue seas. With its clean fresh air it is an area of very low humidity, set in a bay with refreshing gentle breezes, Akbuk is largely untouched by the tourist industry making it a little piece of heaven. There is a growing number of small restaurants offering everything from local Turkish cuisine to pizza and a variety of shops and supermarkets.

Bodrum Peninsula: is situated on the southwest coast of Turkey, in the eastern Aegean. The Peninsula extends 42 km in the E-W direction and 6 km - 23.8 km in the N-S direction between the bays of Güllük and Gökova. Covering an area of 649 km2, its highest elevation is measured as 690m. The Bodrum Peninsula is surrounded by 32 islands and islets and forms a 174 km long coastline.

Bodrum: Situated on the beautiful peninsula, Bodrum, home of the famous Greek historian Herodotus, is these days better known as a popular holiday resort. With it's enchanting villages and miles of sandy beaches it offers something for everybody.
Bodrum town is a famous resort place, both among Turkish and foreign travelers. Picturesque narrow streets are clustered around the bay where shops, restaurants, bars and discos via for attention. Cafes and restaurants serve a wide variety of cosmopolitan 'international' fare as well as tasty Turkish kebabs; Chinese, Mexican, Indian or Thai specialities and also the delights of traditional Ottoman cuisine.
The town of Bodrum boast a night life to match any of the European resorts.

Yalikavak: In Yalikavak, charming white-washed houses with cascading bougainvillea line the narrow streets, and with the many small cafes and shops,there is a truly authentic Turkish ambience. There are many shops in the traffic-free centre, and every week the town hosts one of the biggest fruit, vegetable and clothing markets in the area. Yalikavak is still home to a thriving fishing industry and it has been one of the most important fishing centres on the Turkish Aegean, home to fleets of fishermen and sponge divers alike. Visiting yachts and working fishing boats moor cheerfully together in the picturesque harbour. A wide selection of fresh fish is served in one of the many restaurants clustered around the area.
There is a small beach, and it's just as comfortable to sit in a waterside cafe and while away a relaxing hour or two. A number of buildings in the town have been tastefully restored - a former water cistern has become a small art gallery and a former olive oil press has been converted into a showroom where visitors are more than welcome.

The Western Mediterranean:

Known as Turkey’s turquoise coast south of the majestic Taurus Mountains, lie the shores of the Western Mediterranean Sea with its beaches of fine sand, its panoramic views of uncommon beauty, many ancient ruins, hidden coves and tempting hideaways.

Dalaman: Has long been known for its airport connections to Europe, and links to major cities and resorts throughout Turkey, however, it is fast becoming a holiday destination in its own right. The Dalaman area is benefiting from signification investment and plans to develop a marina and golf course will ensure the growth and prosperity of the area.
The Dalaman area offers a range of activities for the intrepid adventurer, from 'white water' rafting and sea kayaking to gentle strolls in the beautiful countryside there is something to suit every taste.
Dalaman has an extensive bus network linking it to Marmaris, Fethiye and surrounding areas. Just 15km and a short bus ride away is the lively resort of Sarigerme with its sandy beach, thriving bars, restaurants, and shops. A little further are Dalyan and Kaunos, home to the Loggerhead turtle, and ancient rock tombs which overlook the river, daily activities such as paragliding, jeep safaris and horse riding are always on offer. Dalyan is home to the world famous 'mud-baths' with their well renowned beauty and healing secrets.

Gocek: Nestling on the coast just off the main road to Fethiye, only 30 minutes away, Gocek has gradually developed over the past two decades from a tiny fishing port to an important harbour town and holiday centre.
The flower and vine-covered old buildings of the village streets, the charming waterfront and the handsome square overlooked by the mosque, give you a real flavour of Turkey. The many restaurants in Gocek offer you a gastronome’s delight of Turkish and international cuisine, and mingle with a variety of small shops selling locally produced goods, ranging from spices to carpets and jewellery.
Along with the undeniable charms of the town itself, Gocek is also extremely popular with visitors who come to bathe in its crystal clear and sheltered waters away from the quay and marinas. Gocek really is an area of outstanding beauty, and the perfect location to buy your holiday home.

Fethiye: On the hillside of Mount Mendos, the pretty town of Fethiye sits on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, named because as the sun sets, its waters are the clearest turquoise shade you’ve ever seen. The town itself has a wealth of historical and cultural sights and artifacts, the bazaar with its narrow, shady streets and tiny squares, great shopping and dining out, outstanding beaches, every kind of water sport and the pine-clad Taurus Mountains to explore at your leisure.

Çalis: Further around the bay from Fethiye is Calis a fairly laid back resort with a seemingly endless beach that stretches for over two kilometres, where you can enjoy lovely views over the bay inlets out to sea. In fact Calis is famous for some of the most beautiful sunsets in the World. There is a good choice of beach front restaurants, cafes and bars along the charming pedestrianised promenade. With its cooling summer breezes unspoilt beaches and general relaxed atmosphere makes it is a perfect place for those who enjoy a more gentle pace of life.

OluDeniz: Famed for its breathtaking beauty, OluDeniz has become one of Turkey’s most acclaimed resorts. A popular anchorage for visiting yachts, in summer the sky above the lagoon is filled with paragliders, soaring off the nearby mountains ... a pursuit not for the feint hearted! The resort itself sits behind a vast crescent of sand and pebble beach, on the fringes of a much larger sheltered turquoise blue lagoon, with magnificent pine-clad hills as a backdrop. No wonder it’s been declared a conservation area of natural beauty. There's a good choice of restaurants with a strong international theme, along with plenty of backstreet and waterfront lokantas (local restaurants) serving traditional Turkish cuisine. You’ll also find a wide selection of cafes, bars and shops along the waterfront and in the narrow streets which run back from the beach.

Ovaçik: Close to OluDeniz, the village of Ovaçik enjoys stunning views over the surrounding pine and almond forests, orange groves and meadows. Its location means that Ovacik benefits from a lovely breeze even on the very hottest summer days. The village has plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars, while Olu Deniz beach, Hisaronu and all the attractions of Fethiye are within easy reach by car or dolmus (public minibus). Here you’re also close to the historic ghost village of Kayakoy, abandoned by its Greek inhabitants in 1923, and you can enjoy some lovely walks in the glorious countryside.

The Eastern Mediterranean:

Alanya: Alanya has one of the largest Mediterranean coastlines in Turkey with almost 26 km of golden beaches. This pretty town located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by high mountains, offers a wide variety of facilities including stunning blue flag beaches, historic sites, a vibrant marina and harbour, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and many shops. With fabulous weather all year round Alanya enjoys a longer holiday season than the Aegean resorts, with 300 days of sunshine and temperatures rarely going below 10 degrees in the winter. Beach activities in Alanya include wind surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, banana boating. Alanya has seen major revitalization with the expansion of the old harbor to allow cruise ships to dock and a picturesque promenade lined with new restaurants and cafes. A brand new yacht marina is currently also under construction and many new roads, paths and public parks have also been built along Alanya's long sandy beaches.
Mahmutlar: The municipality of Mahmutlar is situated 10km East of Alanya and has become a favourite area for tourists as it offers some degree of peace from the busy city of Alanya but yet is close for easy access by Dolmus bus.

Side:The resort of Side (pronounced 'see day') is approx 75km east of Antalya and lies on a small, flat peninsula. It has history and culture for those who seek it with the Roman archaeological sites. It has two fabulous beaches, an array of restaurants and if it is shopping you're after, there is a good selection in the little back streets. An all round family resort. Whilst Side has become extremely popular with European and Turkish holidaymakers alike, it has managed to retain its ‘quaintness’ and authenticity. Due to its abundance of archaeological treasures, all the architecture in the old part of Side is of a certain style – pretty, two – storey stone buildings with varnished, wooden balconies all along the labyrinth of narrow, winding alleyways. A stroll down the main street of Side will bring you to the pretty harbour with many Turkish restaurants overlooking the bay. Adjacent to Side harbour is the famous Apollo temple where it is said Mark Anthony proposed to Cleopatra. The Amphitheatre dating back to Hellenistic period and is one of the largest (after Aspendos) in Turkey seating approximately 15,000 peoples. There are many activities on offer in Side such as diving, quad biking, horse riding, white water rafting, para sailing, jeep safaris and the beautiful Taurus Mountains where you can ski in the winter months at Saklikent which is just one and a half hours from Side.
Belek:The most famous GOLF Area in Turkey, with six National courses is located only 40 km. from Side
and just 45 minutes from the international airport in Antalya. Fast becoming renowned as a must-visit European golf destination, golfers are able to choose from courses designed by the likes of Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie and David Feherty to name a few.