
Turkey (Belek, Kemer, Side)
The Mediterranean Coast is lined with beautiful sandy beaches, which slope gently into the crystal clear waters. This area is defined as the southernmost point in Turkey in the province of Antalya. Antalya is the main city and has the main airport with regular flights from all UK airports. The province is home to the upmarket resorts of Belek and Side renowned resorts for a luxury holiday. The breathtaking natural surroundings provide a contrast to the wealth of ancient sites in this area. A haven for wildlife providing habitats for hundreds of species of birds, the regions is also home to several breeding grounds for the rare leatherback turtle. For those who want to take part in some gentle activity on holiday the area also boasts several championship golf courses
Visa requirements scrapped:
British travellers to Turkey will no longer neeed to apply for a visa to enter the country. Britons have needed to pay £28 for an e-visa purchased in advance but the new Visa Expemption scheme comes into force on 29th March entry for up to 90days is FREE
Alanya:
Antalya Airport 130kms: Alanya is a large popular resort with more than 26 km of beach. It is a beautiful holiday centre that lies between two long sandy beaches that are separated by a 250 m high promontory. The main attraction of the area is a 13th century Seljuk fortress. You will find many restaurants, bars and cafes. Every August, Alanya hosts a colorful International Folklore Festival, try not to miss it.
Belek:
Antalya Airport 30kms: The Belek area of the Province of Antalya is just the place for a luxury hotel holiday, with a large number of amazing luxury hotels many with their own golf course. The area has many forests with pines and eucalyptus that stretch down to the gorgeous beach with the golden sand. There are many luxury hotels, all of them situated on the organized sandy beaches. For golf lovers, there are many golf courses in the area.
Kemer:
Antalya Airport 42kms: Kemer is a beautiful village a unique blend of sea, sun and outstanding natural beauty with endless beaches lapped by clear blue waters as well as historical ruins left by its ancestors has made it a holiday paradise.The beach has been awarded from the European Union with the Blue Flag. There are many restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops at the fully equipped marina.
Side:
Antalya Airport 63kms: Side is a popular family resort situated at the southwestern coast of Turkey. It is a pretty resort, situated on a peninsula between two stretches of golden beach that combines perfectly the old and new, with an extensive range of tourist accommodation, shops, night clubs and restaurants mixed in among the ruins of the ancient city. Highlight is the magnificent 2nd-century theatre with beautiful views towards the sea, as well as the remains of the Roman Baths houses.
Hotels on the Mediterranean Coast:
The Mediterranean coast of Turkey is home to a wide selection of luxury hotels with different styles and facilities to suit all tastes and needs. In the Belek region we have the Rixos Belek with a 1 kilometre stretch of golden sands right on the doorstep, the breathtaking sea views of the Gloria Golf Resort or the truly splendid Gloria Serenity Resort.