Turkish Riviera Escape

About the destination: Antalya is the largest city on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and is one of the hubs of the so-called Turkish Riviera. Boasting the most beautiful and cleanest shores of the Mediterranean, along with the long coastal line of Antalya, one encounters antique sites, old ports, monumental graves, dramatic shores, endless beaches, green forests, rivers and waterfalls. Kaleici, enclosed in ancient city walls, is Antalya’s Old Quarter. It is one of the liveliest parts in the city with shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The streets of Kaleici extend to the old harbour, which is used as an international yacht marina today. In the picturesque Old Quarter, you’ll find examples of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman eras and numerous archaeological cities and historic buildings to explore. Antalya is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, considered by many as a paradise on earth and the pearl of the Mediterranean. Not bad, huh?

About the destination: Kemer is a seaside resort and district of Antalya Province on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, 40 km (25 mi) west of the city of Antalya, on the Turkish Riviera. Kemer is on the Gulf of Antalya, 53 km (33 mi) of sea coast with the skirts of the western Taurus Mountains behind. The coast has the typical Mediterranean hot, dry weather and warm sea. Until the early 1980s this was a quiet rural district but today the town of Kemer and coastal villages in the district play a very important part in tourism in Turkey. Kemer is a seaside resort and district of Antalya Province on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, 40 km (25 mi) west of the city of Antalya, on the Turkish Riviera. Kemer is on the Gulf of Antalya, 53 km (33 mi) of sea coast with the skirts of the western Taurus Mountains behind. The coast has the typical Mediterranean hot, dry weather and warm sea. Until the early 1980s this was a quiet rural district but today the town of Kemer and coastal villages in the district play a very important part in tourism in Turkey.

About the destination: Olympus is a city in ancient Lycia situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Çıralı in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, southwestern Turkey. Olympus and sites of the ancient cities Phaselis and Idyros are part of the Olympos Beydaglari National Park. Visitors can also visit the perpetual gas fires at Yanartaş to the northwest of the site.

About the destination: Kalkan is a significant tourist town on the Mediterranean coast. It's renowned for its historical sites, relaxing beaches, white-washed houses, the vibrant bougainvilleas, and for not only being one of the oldest fishing towns in Turkey but also the only safe harbour between Kaş and Fethiye. According to the top British newspaper the Independent, Kalkan was mentioned in a list of the best tourist destinations for 2007. It comes highly recommended for Europeans who want to choose a nearby destination and for those who want to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

About the destination: Fethiye is a small tourist town with an international atmosphere located at the crossroads of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Fethiye offers visitors a wide range of choices. Impressive ancient ruins, perfect sites for paragliding and water sports, history, natural beauty, highly developed facilities, entertainment beyond belief, the most magnificent bays and long sandy beaches. The jewel in the crown of the Fethiye area is the incredible and magical Ölüdeniz region, a true paradise for mind, body and soul. The Ölüdeniz region includes a magnificent beach, the Blue Lagoon with the Babadag Mountain behind and a thick pine forest. Moreover, around Fethiye and Ölüdeniz, there are lots of small islands and lagoons, coves and gorgeous beaches that enhance the paradise atmosphere even more. Fethiye also has a rich historical heritage, the city is surrounded by the Taurus Mountains and there are many ancient sites you can visit. Fethiye is a scenic relaxing holiday destination.

About the destination: Dalaman is a district, as well as the central city of that district, located on the southwest coast of Turkey, in the province of Mula. Dalaman Stream forms most of the district's western border, where its neighbours are K.Y.E. and Ortaca.