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have added a location guide covering many towns on the South West Coast
of Turkey (South Aegean and West Mediterranean) Here
Location Guide to Turkey
Akbuk an idyllic
quiet resort with pretty beach-front restaurants, surrounded by olive
trees. Still very Turkish in atmosphere and unspoilt by heavy development
it is rumoured to be the next big thing.
Alanya
A large popular resort Alanya, lies at one end of a rocky promontory which
juts into the
Mediterranean. It boasts one of the impressive 13th C fortresses of Selijuk.
The city’s walls are punctuated by 150 medieval towers. Alanya is a beautiful
holiday centre with modern hotels and many fish restaurants, cafes and bars.
With great night life, Alanya also has the added advantage of being close to
the all year round airport at Antalya.
Antalya is a major
Turkish city on the Mediterrainean Coast which has the luxury of having
its own airport. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea
to the front, the city of Antalya has over 600,000 residents.
Altinkum
Altinkum is situated in the southern Aegean. Simpler than Kusadasi,Marmaris
and Bodrum, it is the ideal resort to relax in. This area is well known for
its ancient ruins, the most important being Ephesus.The temple of Apollo
at Didyma,Miletus and Priene are just a few kilometres away. Altinkum has
three beaches with golden sands, ideal for families and children, and daily
boat trips to visit beautiful local bays in the area.
Beldibi on the
Marmaris Peninsular is in the hills overlooking Marmaris Town and Armulatan.
Belidibi benefits from having a large international school.
Belek
Belek is a modern resort situated 35KM from Antalya. Boasting six championship
golf courses and many more in construction, this area is most famous for
its high quality golfing. Most hotels lead down to the beaches, which are
long and golden. Pine and eucalyptus forests create a beautiful backdrop
to this new resort.
Bitez once covered
in mandarin orchards is now famous for its clean seawater and beach;
this is a great location for water sports. Colourful windsurfing sails
flit across the water in the warm afternoon breeze.
Bodrum with its
traditional cobbled streets, bustley atmosphere, is very popular with
the Turkish and tourists alike. The Marina with its Yacht club is considered
very chic. It has plenty of western amenities, yet the region still
retains its Turkish style. There are great public transport links,
dolmus buses and water taxis to every town, giving people a chance
to take in the fantastic scenery. The modern town of Bodrum today has
fragments of its ancient ruins littered all around and often incorporated
into the fabric of the buildings, which you can spot for yourself.Bodrum
is a mere stones throw from everything and would suit every kind of
holidaymaker.
Calis Beach adjoining
Fethiye is a popular resort for British holidaymakers. Views from the
beach across the delightful bay to Fethiye town are stunning, and the
close proximity to Hisaronu, Ovacik, Oludeniz, Kaya Koy, Saklikent
make it very appealing place to own property
Dalaman is typically
a residential area conveniently located near to the airport, often
people bypass the region without realising the beautiful surrounding
areas such as Dalyan / Koycegiz and Sarigerme
Dalyan
Dalyan is near the pretty Dalyan River (the ancient Calbis River).First stop
is the mudbath which is said to be very therapeutic for your skin because
of the minerals and the elements it contains such as Calcium, Magnesium and
Sulphur. It will take only 10 minutes from Dalyan by boat.Visit the Iztuzu
Beach (The Turtle Beach), after a 30 minutes boat trip among the plants,
birds and the turtles, this beach is one of the rare beaches in the world
where the Marine Turtles come and nest.
Datca is a delightful
fishing village approx one hours drive from Marmaris centre out along
the peninsula. Lovely bays, rolling hills largely untouched by man-
you can imagine spending long lazy days watching the sunset over the
crystal clear water.
Didim is on the
Aegean Coast of Turkey and is known by the more common name of Altinkum.
Once a minor market town and fishing
village, Fethiye has become a thriving centre in recent
years, mainly due to the fast growing popularity of the nearby resort
of Oludeniz. This dates back to the 6th Century BC and traces of the
ancient settlement can be seen around the town. This area is now very
popular with the English. With its close proximity to Dalaman airport,
Fethiye has attracted over 3000 ex-pats from the UK
Gocek is just 30
mins from Dalaman and boasts a luxurious town with a popular marina.
Gokova & Akyaka.
The village of Gokova with its pretty little harbour and unspoilt beach
is typically Turkish and relatively unknown by English tourists. Property
is of a traditional white and dark wood style. Its location is just
30 minutes from busy Marmaris and you will find regular dolmuses travelling
back and forth to the busier locations. The little shores along the
gulf of Gokova provide a spectacular setting for long relaxing walks.
Gumbet
Twenty years ago, Gumbet was the closest beach to Bodrum and was just a large
campsite. Now with its many street markets and shops and its great lively
nightlife, it’s a resort in its own right.
Gumusluk, Gumus
means Silver in Turkish, which suggests that this area would have once
been covered in Silver Mines. Gold and Silver is still very cheap in
Turkey and you can buy yourselves fantastic bargains within the many
street boutiques. You can even walk on water in this unique destination;
the old village has now become an island where you can walk across
the stones that are now at sea level creating an altogether religious
experience! This is probably one of the oldest parts of the Peninsula,
quiet and quaint with lovely beaches.
Gundogan. This
region has definite signs of antiquity with ruins hidden around the
inland cliffs. Large hotels have now appeared and plenty of new housing.
Hisaronu is an
extremely popular town with the British and conveniently located near
Fethiye and Oludeniz.
Icmeler on the
Marmaris Peninsular is a pretty resort that is becoming popular for
yatching having a wonderful bay.
Kalkan
Once the most important trading port in the Teke Peninsula for the caravans
of the old Silk Road, Kalkan is now a smallish town. A meeting place between
the Mediterranean, Syria, Lebanon and the east, it is now a tourist centre
with many waterways–popular for boating.Tourism has been made easier
by the modern road linking it with Fethiye.The perfect little Turkish port
town.
Kas
A small photogenic town, first mentioned in Lycian times as Antiphellos, Kas
still has typical Turkish scenery – small white houses with wooden
balconies, the traditional market on Fridays, boats that take you to different
places like Kekova or the Greek island of Kastellorizon, from its lovely
small harbour.
Kaya Koy, nestled
between the hills of Fethiye and Hisaronu is infamous for its Ghost
Town. Properties are in keeping with the ghost towns, with exteriors
having to remain untouched. A popular, quiet tourist destination very
close to Fethiye, Olu Deniz, Hisaronu, Ovacik and Calis Beach.
Kemer
Kemer is situated 55km from the airport in Antalya. On the way from Antalya
you will drive partly through the forest while enjoying breathtaking views
of the Mediterranean. Kemer is a new holiday destination, and is still one
of the smaller and quieter locations on the popular sunny south coast. Kemer
has something to offer everyone who prefers quietness instead of a hectic
night life. Whether that be relaxing on one of the cleanest and tidiest beaches
around or participating in the many water sport activities.
Koycegiz which
is built around a tranquil lake. Property here is traditional and rustic
and has all the same benefits of Dalyan, as well as having the fabulous
fish restaurants and mountain views. See the ancient city of Caunos
on the way back to Dalyan town centre.
Kusadasi
Kusadasi, one of Turkey’s principal family holiday resorts, situated
on the west coast of Turkey, 90km south of Izmir. It is close to the historical
Ephesus, Didyma, Priene and Mileto. Kusadasi has a typical Mediterranean climate
with hot summers and mild winters which provides a long tourist season. There
is a wide variety of restaurants,bars and discos.
Marmaris is a
very popular area just north of Dalaman and attracts a large number
of British holiday makers.
Oludeniz boasts
the most famous beach in Turkey, and one that features on most tourist
advertising.
Ovacik joins with
the town of Hisaronu to make one of the most popular destinations for
British property owners.
Side (prenounced
see-day), ancient Pamphylia’s largest port, is steeped in history
and remains unspoiled. It retains its many Archaeological sites, many
in the process of being restored. The climate is warmer on the Mediterranean
coast creating a longer season and with all year access to Antalya
airport, just 40 mins away, it’s a peaceful, attractive, and
cultural resort, with many fine sandy beaches and golf courses nearby.
Torba, is considered
a jet set destination full of the high society of Istanbul. Traditionally
a fishing village, the whole region is covered in rich foliage with
the traditional white houses dotted in between the pretty rolling hills.
Turgutreis
Facing the island of Kos this pretty location has plenty to offer and is a
popular area for tourists with its fantastic beach. But its important to
keep in mind that most of this area is a military zone and property can only
be purchased through a company.
Turunc
The fishing port of Turunc is 15 minutes drive from Marmaris. Because of strict
building restrictions it has escaped the mass tourism of other places.The
bay has 500 metres of sand, shingle and clear blue water. On offer is a wide
selection of water sports including surfing, water skiing, speed boats and
scuba diving. Large numbers of restaurants and bars offer fresh sea food
and traditional Turkish cuisine. The scenery in and around Turunc is beautiful
with many coastal walks with mountains nearby. Private fishing boats are
available for hire.
Yalikavak the
St. Tropez of the peninsula! Yalikavak used to be just a cluster of
houses on the quay. Now a brand new multi million-dollar marina has
recently been constructed. As with most coastal regions this was originally
a fishing village but has since developed into the most popular area
for property purchase, mainly because of its
chic atmosphere and high quality local shops/restaurants and beaches. The volcanic
characteristics of the landscape are obvious and quite beautiful.
