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Top 10 best holiday destinations in Turkey
Top 10 best holiday destinations in Turkey
Being one of the top beach destinations in the world, Turkey offers plenty of golden beaches and calm, soothing and clear waters to domestic and foreign tourists. Click through to check out the top 10 attraction spots for a beach holiday in Turkey, ranked by The Telegraph.
Patara: One of the most important ancient cities known to humankind, Patara takes visitors on a journey through time. Both its natural and cultural heritages make Patara a must-see when it comes to taking a vacation in Turkey.
Bodrum: When one thinks about holidaying in Turkey, Bodrum is probably among the top three destinations that comes to mind. Bodrum hosts thousands of tourists every year, as it draws attention to itself with its white houses and azure blue coves.
Ölüdeniz: Ölüdeniz, with its calm waters, scenic greenery and fine golden sands, will provide visitors colorful views while paragliding.
Kalkan: A touristic neighborhood located in western Antalya, Kalkan is one of the calmest destinations in the Mediterranean. Kalkan offers a serene holiday for those looking to escape the city chaos.
Antalya: Antalya is a tourism heaven as it ranks third in hosting tourists in the world. It has hundreds of five-star hotels and resorts. Also home to ancient sites, it is one of the most frequented destinations with its fine golden sands and deep blue waters.
Side: Located along the coastal part of Manavgat, Side, with its magnificent gates surrounded by city walls and blue-flagged beaches, astounds visitors with its natural and cultural heritage. The fascinating Side includes many ancient ruins such as the Temple of Dionysus and archaic Turkish baths.
Alanya: The 100-kilometer-long coast of Alanya is famous for its beaches, organized with respect to natural and international regulations. What’s most striking about Alanya is that its waters change color from blue to turquoise as you approach the coastline. It is highly possible to see the aquatic species from above while still in the sky.
Çeşme: One of Turkey’s most essential holiday destinations and located in the Aegean province of İzmir, Çeşme is an attraction spot for both domestic and foreign tourists. Its historic stone houses on one side and clear waters on the other makes Çeşme a special location for vacation. Its strong winds provide a perfect ground for windsurfing.
Dalyan: Located where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, Dalyan astonishes visitors with its ancient ruins and maze-like reeds. The İztuzu Beach of Dalyan, where the caretta caretta turtles lay their eggs, had been declared as “Europe’s Best Open Space” by The Times.
Çıralı: Located in the Kemer district of the southern province of Antalya, Çıralı resembles a description of paradise with its turquoise-hued waters, clean golden sands and its fragrant orange and citrus groves. The intriguing Çıralı also hosts many endemic plants, animal species and sea turtles.
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