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  • Antalya

    Protected on one side by the Taurus Mountains, bathed on the other in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, the region of east Antalya has in a few years become the flagship destination for seaside tourism

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  • Bodrum

    Moored at the hollow of a beautiful bay on the Aegean coast, Bodrum - formerly Halicarnassus - differs from the many resorts along the Turkish coast. Indeed, the one nicknamed "the Turkish St Tropez" offers

    Explore Bodrum

  • Fethiye (Dalaman)

    A region perhaps best known for the 'blue lagoon' at Olu Deniz, Fethiye is one of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations. Besides the all-inclusive holiday resorts and bars serving 'English breakfast,'

    Explore Fethiye (Dalaman)

  • Istanbul

    Main gateway to the country and a mythical town that bridges Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a fascinating city of contrasts and like no other. The thousand and one neighbourhoods each reserve different surprises

    Explore Istanbul

  • Izmir

    Izmir is the third largest city of Turkey, around which you will find many seaside resorts including Kusadasi, meaning 'bird island' in Turkish, which although it pleases the visitors for its nightlife

    Explore Izmir

  • Marmaris (Dalaman)

    Marmaris is one of several popular beach resorts accessed from Dalaman Airport and comprises Marmaris (town) and Icmeler, among other seaside villages. Like many regions in the province of Mugla, Marmaris

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  • Ortaca (Dalaman)

    Ortaca is the name of a town and district in Mugla province, its name meaning "the town in the middle." It comprises the holiday resort towns of Dalyan and Sarigerme, both within easy driving distance

    Explore Ortaca (Dalaman)

In brief+

Weekly budget
£500
Flight budget
£200
Flight duration
4h 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Livre turque
Language(s)
turkish

Overview

Turkey

Abundant in history, nature and beaches, Turkey is an all-round destination that can be enjoyed almost any time of the year; a country brimming with monuments and historical sites with stories to tell. The fascinating lunar landscapes at Cappadocia, the desert lands of the east, and the coast around the Bodrum peninsula are all major attractions for the traveller in search of a new and fulfilling travel experience. Meanwhile, hydrotherapy aficionados can flock to any of the 1,300 hotsprings in the country. Bordering on the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea, the Marmara Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish coasts are full to the gills with stunning coves, bays and beaches. The bridge between Europe and Asia, Turkey is a truly exotic destination barely a stone's throw away.

pros

  •  This completely exotic destination is only four hours from London and yet easy on the purse-strings.
  •  A broad array of holiday choices: weekends, seaside stays, archeological discoveries, excursions, caïque cruises (traditional wooden hull boat) and even skiing in winter!

cons

  •  The language barrier in places outside of the tourist zones
  •  Some seaside resorts, such as Antalya or Izmir, have sometimes suffered due to hotel expansion and overdevelopment. The coast has lost its originality (which is not so much the case with Bodrum).
  •  The string of earthquakes have left their mark.
  •  The Kurdish issue.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Turkey cannot be discovered in just one trip. If you can only spare a weekend, head straight for Istanbul. Several different types of visits can be made within a week: a comprehensive stay in Istanbul, seaside holidays, an excursion to Cappadoce, or a cruise along the Mediterranean coast in one of the typical wooden yachts.

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Dalaman: Top hotels on the Turquoise Coast

Dalaman: Top hotels on the Turquoise Coast

Dalaman is fast becoming one of the Turkish coast's hottest holiday spots and we've toured the likes of Marmaris, Fethiye, Olu Deniz, Icmeler and Dalyan to scope out the best hotels in the region. The area is known for its vibrant nightlife and year-round sunshine (plus its budget-friendly credentials) ...

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Turkish visas now for max of 90 days

It used to be that Turkish immigration authorities were flexible when it came to adminstering visas to foreigners, however the rules are now being fully enforced. As of today, 1 February, tourists will only be able to stay in Turkey for a total of 90 days in any period of 180 days. British nationals require a visa to enter Turkey, except cruise ship passengers entering the country for a day trip

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10/12/2011 :
Whirling Dervishes Festival, Turkey

One of the world's greatest shows and an absolute must-see, is the Commemorative Ceremony for Mevlana, the great Sufic saint (1207-1273). More than a million people descend on Konya, the ancient Seljuk capital, for the Whirling Dervishes Festival (Sema). Mevlana taught complete tolerance, positive thinking, awareness of God through love and union with God through dance. At his Mausoleum in Konya,

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Bodrum: history and beauty on the Turkish Riviera

An important stopover on Turkey's 'blue voyage' route, Bodrum, once a quiet harbour town, has quickly become a firm favourite with sun seekers from all over the world. This peninsula with its myriad of picturesque villages against a rugged and hilly vista, meets a sparkling Aegean Sea in a captivating setting. ...

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