| If you're considering booking a holiday to Turkey, | | | | and many boats using the harbour it's a lively bustling |
| then here are some places that you must visit whilst | | | | place. Aimed at the older visitor, it's ideal if you don't |
| you're here. | | | | want the nightlife and activity of some of the other |
| 1. Antalya -Anyalya is the Turkish Riviera and on the | | | | cities in Turkey. |
| Mediterranean coast. It's a thriving modern city with a | | | | 7. Istanbul - Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, and the |
| historic centre. Some of the Ottoman mansions are | | | | only city in the world that is built on two continents, |
| being restored and there are new boutique hotels | | | | and offers an amazing history, incredible views and |
| appearing, adding more class to the city. Cars are not | | | | plenty to see and do. As the capital city, it has a |
| allowed in the city centre, which makes for a | | | | population of 12 million, and is the trade centre for |
| charming atmosphere. There is fantastic mountain | | | | banks, media and other industries. In addition, there's |
| scenery, offering great views of the coast. There | | | | lots of art and culture, such as opera and ballet, as |
| really is lot s to see and do in this region. | | | | well as the museums and festivals, and much more. |
| 2. Alanya - Alanya is a popular holiday centre with | | | | 8. Izmir - Izmir is at the start of a narrow gulf that |
| great beaches, many fish restaurants, clubs and bars. | | | | sees many boats and activity on the sea. With a |
| It's as popular with the locals as it is with tourists. | | | | cooling sea breeze in the summer, it's not as hot as |
| There's plenty to see and buy from the local | | | | other popular destinations. With los of beaches and |
| handicraft shops, and the museums are well worth a | | | | hotels, it's no surprise that it's a popular holiday |
| visit.. | | | | destination. |
| 3. Bodrum - The world famous resort of Bodrum has | | | | 9. Kalkan - Kalkan is a more upmarket Turkish town, |
| something for everyone. With incredible unspoilt | | | | and ideal if you want to see the real Turkey. There |
| beaches, fantastic nightlife, and plenty of history to | | | | are lots of shops, restaurants and a busy sea front |
| explore, it's unmissable if you're visiting Turkey | | | | to discover. Thanks to the steep hills, there are |
| 4. Cappadocia - Cappadocia is famous for it's rock | | | | amazing views of the region. |
| formations, underground churches and cave dwelling | | | | 10. Marmaris - Marmaris is another very popular |
| locals. This region is also famous for carpet weaving, | | | | tourist destination in Turkey, and many visitors can't |
| pottery and wine making. | | | | wait to return. This destination is popular with families |
| 5. Didim - Didim is a beautiful holiday resort on the | | | | as well as young couples. With many different sorts |
| Aegean coast, and features coves and golden sand | | | | of hotels to choose from, and plenty to do, including |
| beaches. The Temple to Apollo was one of the most | | | | water sports and great nightlife, it's no wonder |
| sacred places in the world. Altinkum is a popular | | | | people want to come back. |
| holiday destination and offers plenty of | | | | Now you know more about Turkey, and some of |
| accommodation and restaurants, and everything | | | | what there is to see and do here, the next thing to |
| you'd expect to find at a modern holiday resort. | | | | do is choose a destination and book your flights to |
| 6. Fethiye - Fethiye is a traditional market town set | | | | Turkey. |
| around a beautiful harbour. With a scuba diving centre | | | | |