Areas and Town Information for Turkey
Antalaya
Antalaya Kaleici Marina is considered by many to be the loveliest marina in Turkey, with its pretty parks and palm-lined streets. You can spend hours wandering around its many shops, relaxing in the friendly cafés and restaurants, and watching the yachts coming and going.
It's a beautiful spot, flanked by the snow-capped Taurus Mountains and during the months of March and April you can ski in the morning and golf or swim in the afternoons. The Antalya region lies on Turkey 's beautiful Mediterranean coast stretching from Fethiye in the west to Gazipasa in the east, it covers over a thousand kilometres of coastline.
Altinkum
A busy resort which has been receptive to the demands of the British holiday-maker. This resort has grown directly behind the beach and Altinkum refers to the beach area, Didim is the name of the actual town. Most of the locals working here speak English and the centre of the resort is full of restaurants and bars to satisfy the British palate.
The main beach in Altinkum ( often referred to as First Beach ) is a large bay of golden sand with incredibly shallow waters and therefore it is very popular. There are more beaches on the left-hand side and right side of the main beach. Watersports are plentiful here so there is always something to watch or participate in. Altinkum has developed into a lively destination with plenty to do night and day however there is property here to suit all tastes, both close to the centre and a little further back.
Belek
Recently Belek was chosen by the Tourism Ministry to be a tourism model not just for today's tourist, but also for the tourist of the next thousand years. There are 5 golf clubs in the Belek region and 6 more under development. It is planned for the area to have a total of 18 different golf clubs. The region has 300 days of sunshine a year, low humidity, 30 km of sandy beaches surrounded by lush pine forests.
Close by is the ancient city of Perge, built in 1500BC with it's high tower, city gates and column-lined road and the Aspendos Theatre, that seats 15,000 and is still used today. The area is the second largest known nesting area for sea turtles after the Zakynthos Island of Greece.
Bodrum
Located in the south-west corner of the Aegean region of Turkey, Bodrum is a major tourist attraction due to its excellent climate, beautiful coastline and sites of historical importance and natural beauty. Day and night, this resort is the busiest and the liveliest in Turkey.
The central harbour is surrounded by shops, cafes, bars and hotels, and dominated by the 15th century historical site of the Castle of St Peter. Bodrum is made up of number of small resorts around the peninsula. Gumbet is one of the most popular, as its home to Bodrum's best beach and comes top of the list for entertainment hotspots. Milas-Bodrum airport is closest and is about 30 - 45 minutes drive.
Fethiye
Fethiye on Turkeys Mediterranean coast sits at the head of a beautiful bay strewn with islands. A hill crowned by the ruins of the crusader fortress built by the Knights of Rhodes overlooks the port.
The town is a prosperous mix of tradition, history and new investment. Fethiye is a bustling resort town, it has a good range of shops, restaurants and accommodation. The harbour area is a great place to spend an evening and there are plenty of boat trips to see the bay and the quieter beaches and coves only accessible from the sea.
The Fethiye region is idyllic, with turquoise seas, a dramatic coastline and pine-clad mountains with hidden val leys and gorges. Steady winds make the bay perfect for sailing and windsurfing. Dalaman is the closest airport and is around 45 minutes by car. |
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