Turkey

Holidays to Turkey offer fantastic beaches, a fascinating history in Turkey’s famous heritage sites such as Ephesus and Pergamon, and a warm and friendly welcome from the locals.Turkey is a richly diverse country that bridges the gap between the cultures and continents of Europe and Asia. The most popular destinations for Turkey holidays are the resorts that stretch along the massive 5000 mile coastline. Resorts such as Marmaris , Fethiye , Bodrum and Antalya are increasingly becoming recognised alternatives to the plethora of Spanish cheap holidays. Turkey holidays in the Dalaman region feature the lively resort of Marmaris, with a vibrant nightlife featuring a great selection of late night bars and nightclubs. The resort of Izmir on the Aegean coast boasts secluded sandy bays and beautiful turquoise waters. Izmir also has a huge number of Turkey’s historical sites and is the location of the Archaeology Museum and the Art and Sculpture Museum. Enjoy cheap holidays to Turkey in the lush Antalya region in the south of the country. The Taurus Mountains create a fertile plain that stretches along the coast where the crystal clear turquoise waters lap gently against a series of beautiful sandy coves.

Holidays to Turkey - Getting there and getting around

Holidays to Turkey are offered from regional airports across the UK, including Birmingham, Bristol, Durham Tees Valley and Glasgow by a number of major tour operators including Thomson and Thomas Cook and charter companies offering cheap holidays. Turkey has regional airports in Dalaman, Bodrum, Izmir and Antalya. Buses, taxis and private shuttles are the usual means of getting to and from the airport. Turkey’s road networks are well structured and getting between towns is easily achieved via the local Dolmus, a type of shared minibus or taxi.

Holidays in Turkey - Beaches and more

Turkey holidays are popular as it has an enormous coastline that features miles upon mile of secluded bays and sheltered coves, with sandy beaches washed by warm, clear water of both the Mediterranean in the south and the Aegean Sea in the west. The teardrop shaped Oludeniz beach in the west is one of the most famous and popular in Turkey and is a great place to soak up the sun and swim in the sea. Enjoy water sports such as water skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling and much more in the inviting turquoise waters. Take advantage of some of the local traditions during your Turkey holiday with a therapeutic mud bath at Ilica or a thermal mud bath in Pamukkale, a world heritage site in the southwest of the country. The fabulous ruins of Ephesus are one of the must see attractions of the Izmir province. In Kas you can make your holidays in Turkey a truly unforgettable experience by swimming with dolphins in the specially designed visitors centre.

Turkey holidays - Food and drink

Holidays in Turkey offer lots of exciting flavours and aromatic dishes to sample. Dining out is generally great value for money and drinks are cheap. Some of the best Turkish specialities are mezes, which are mixed appetizers featuring all sorts of interesting colours and flavours. Other popular Turkish cuisine includes humus, stuffed vine leaves and a selection of delicious flaky pastry dishes. Meat and chicken dishes are also popular along with a range of unusual salads featuring herbs and spices.