Turkish classics: spring holidays in Turkey on the Mediterranean Sea
Holidays in Turkey in April are almost summer warmth, gradually warming sea and the absence of crowds of tourists.
The Mediterranean coast of Turkey is considered the most popular holiday destination among Russians. Let's get to know him.
fethiye
The elegant resort of Fethiye - the ancient "city of the sun" is kept apart among the Mediterranean cities on the Turkish coast.
Fethiye has ideal climatic conditions. In the heat, shady forests are saved from the heat, and mountains are protected from the winds.
From the airport in Antalya to Fethiye - about 200 km., from the airport in Dalaman - about 50 km. You can get to the resort from the air harbors by bus or taxi.
What to do: soak up on the beautiful beaches of Oludeniz: Blue Lagoon, Beljekize, Kidrak. Diving is the popular Afkule Cave and Barracuda Reef. Saryyarlar and Cleopatra Bay are popular locations for divers of any category.
Attractions: the ancient tombs of Pinara, the Lycian city of Tlos (entrance is paid), the ghost village of Kayakei.
In the National Park "Saklykent" and the reserve "Blue Lagoon" you can enjoy fantastic views of mountains, river and sea.
Fethiye campsites and hostels offer to spend the night in April for 1500 - 2000 rubles. for two people. Hotels with a large number of stars request a higher cost - 2500 - 3000 rubles per day for two.
Kash.
The city of Kash is considered the most non-tourist resort in Turkey on the Mediterranean Sea. The reason is its remoteness from major airports and the absence of major hotels.
To the air harbor in Dalaman - 180 km, to the airport in Antalya - 192 km. You can get from there to the resort by bus, dolmus or taxi.
What to do: rest on the famous wonderful beaches of Kaputas and Patara in the vicinity of the resort of Kash, diving (diving in underwater caves and swimming to sunken ships), yachting, sea trip to the Greek island of Meis (Schengen visa is required).
Attractions: in Kasha itself you can see the ruins of an ancient temple and a small Hellenistic theater, nearby are also the ancient Lycian settlements of Xanthos, Letun, Patara.
Cost: accommodation of two people in budget Hilal Pansiyon, Natur-el Apart, Ani Motel will cost about 2 thousand rubles. per day.
Kemer
What to choose? Mountains and sea or sea and mountains? In Kemer you will not have to choose painfully, there is both.
From the airport in Antalya to Kemer - 60 km., the bus trip will take about 1.5 - 2 hours.
The resort areas of Kemer are the active and cheerful Kemer himself, as well as Beldibi, Heinuk, Kirish, Chamyuva, Tekirova.
Attractions: ruins of Phaselis, passenger cable car Olympos Teleferik - 4350 m, caves Beldibi, Ecological Nature Park.
Cost: in Kemer itself you can find budget hotels for 1000 - 1500 rubles. a day for two in April, in Tekirov - from 2000 - 2500 rubles., Heinyuk - from 2000 rubles. etc.
beldibi
A popular beach resort with hotels of any star, apartments and cottages. Swimming is allowed on any beach, there are no private beaches.
Heinyuk
The resort is known for its natural beauty: there are picturesque coves, grottoes, lagoons. Known canyon length of 14 km, which goes to the mountains of Bedaglara.
Children will be interested in Dinopark, the largest entertainment center in Europe.
Kirish
First-class hotels, peace and tranquility. Beautiful mountains and sea.
tekirova
A quiet resort for family holidays. Sandy beaches, some of the best in the region, mandarin and orange plantations, pine groves.
chamyuva
A beautiful resort town with all the traditional pleasures for a beach holiday: the sea, clean coast, mountains.
Alanya
A diverse and very popular resort among Russians, 140 km from Antalya airport. The bus ride will take about three hours, taxi will be much faster, but also more expensive.
Things to do: Alanya beaches are considered to be among the best on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. The most famous is Cleopatra Beach (which stretches along the city center) with clean sand and all the necessary tourist infrastructure.
Among tourists, sea walks with a swim from the ship and lunch on board are in demand.
Attractions: Kyzyl-Kule tower is a symbol and the main tourist attraction of the city; Damlatash cave in Alanya is popular; Ich-Kale fortress. In the vicinity of the city are interesting waterfall Manavgat and Dim cave.
Cost: Budget proposals can be found in Alanya. For example, in Cleopatra Taç Hotel & Apart, a room for two people in April will cost from 800 rubles. per day (distance to the sea - 200-300 meters).
In the vicinity of Alanya there are favorite resorts of Russians: Mahmutlar, Okurjalar, Injekum, Avsallar, Konakly. They can also be easily accessed from Antalya airport, in hotels of different price categories, tourists are offered a range of all-inclusive services.