Tourists around the world are famous for Turkey as the best country for vacation. About 15 million tourists come there every year. What attracts them? A high level of service, a clean warm sea, the beauty of nature and an abundance of historical and architectural monuments - this is what Turkey is famous for. It is quite easy to find a good beach there, because this is what most tourists come to this country for.
Turkish beaches
This state is considered the best for family holidays, so the greatest interest is not the presence of developed infrastructure, but sandy clean beaches. Particularly important for most tourists is a gentle descent into the water and a shallow depth near the shore. Recently, all Turkish beaches have become public, even for a sunbed and an umbrella you do not have to pay everywhere.
A lot of great vacation spots are located far from the resorts, and they are known only to local residents. Tourists most often visit city beaches or those that belong to hotels, as well asrestaurants. On most of them you have to pay for umbrellas and sunbeds, and only in expensive hotels this is included in the price. Therefore, when buying a ticket, you need to choose not only a resort, but also a hotel, because often even two beaches are different nearby. Turkey is a country with a rocky terrain, so many of them are rocky and covered with pebbles. The most popular holiday destinations for tourists are the coasts of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. The mild climate and developed resort infrastructure attract people here. The sandy beaches of Turkey are located mainly along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Rules of behavior on the beaches
There are a few rules that all vacationers should know:
- Many hotels often prohibit outsiders from entering their territory, but most beaches can be accessed for free. But you will have to pay for a sunbed and an umbrella.
- On beaches owned by restaurants, you can only relax if you order something.
- After sunset, swimming is prohibited on city beaches, because the current in the sea is very strong and can drag a person far into the open sea.
- Public beaches are rarely cleaned and cleaned, only hotels are kept clean. Especially where the surface is covered with small pebbles, debris is noticeable: cigarette butts, food leftovers.
- More than 100 beaches in Turkey have been awarded the "Blue Flag" sign, which means that there is very clean water and sand, so littering is prohibited there.
Sandy beaches on the Mediterranean Sea
Magnificent landscapes, clear warm sea and mild climate attract tourists to the Mediterranean coast. Mostpopular resorts are located east of Antalya. This is a large modern city with a developed infrastructure and an abundance of entertainment for tourists. The holiday season here lasts from April to October, and the sea warms up to 27 degrees. The best place to stay is in the suburbs. One of the most popular is Lara, located 12 kilometers from Antalya. Many hotels, a long strip of sandy beaches and proximity to a large city attract tourists with children. The sand here is fine and soft, and the descent into the water is gentle. In addition to Antalya, there are many resorts with sandy beaches on the Mediterranean coast, such as Belek, Side and other lesser known ones. The largest of them is Alanya. The beaches there are covered with dense yellow sand and are mostly located in the bay, so there are no big waves on them. The coastline stretches in a narrow strip for 20 kilometers. A two-kilometer stretch of coast called Cleopatra Beach is very interesting.
Rest on pebble beaches
But not only because of this, Turkey is famous. A good beach doesn't have to be sand. Many pebble beaches are also very popular. They are located in the central and western part of the coast. Their peculiarity is that the water in such places
usually more transparent. But mostly young people choose such beaches, since when entering the water there is a sharp drop, often the descent is made from pontoons or steps. In those places where there are large smooth cobblestones, such as in Belbidi, you can slip when entering the water. On some beaches, small pebbles are mixed withcoarse sand. Such places are difficult to clean, so they are usually quite dirty. Often cigarette butts and leftover food are visible. But the prices there are much more democratic.
Beaches of Kemer
Turkey has become the most popular resort country in recent decades. Its convenient location between four seas in an area of mild warm climate attracts more and more tourists every year. There are a lot of interestingplaces with beautiful scenery. One of them is the resort area of Kemer. It includes many villages and separate large hotels located between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains. Wide sandy and pebbly beaches stretch for many kilometers along the coast. Where the surface is covered with large pebbles, the cleanest water in the world. Yoruk is considered the best sandy beach, and Moonlight is the most popular among young people. Although it is sandy and pebbly and therefore a little dirty, there are many water activities and there is a park.
Belek Resort, Turkey
The beaches here stretch along the coast for 20 kilometers. This resort has been awarded the blue flag - a symbol of the purity of the sea and sand. The fact that Belek has the cleanest sandy beaches is known not only in Turkey. It is a favorite holiday destination for many tourists from all over the world. Sheltered by rocky mountains, Belek offers vacationers not only a clean beach and sea, but also windless warm weather, as well as the smell of pine needles from a nearby pine forest. Mostly young people go to pebble beaches, as there are many sports activities and there is a water park. And food according to the system everythingenabled” allows you to choose what you like best.
Side Resort
It is located 65 kilometers east of Antalya. This is another place that Turkey is famous for. The beaches of Side are snow-white clean sand, a gentle slope to the sea and green areas of numerous hotels. This resort is one of the oldest in the country. The water in the sea is clean, and the inhabited areas of the hotels delight the eye with lush greenery. The city itself is crowded and noisy, and recreation areas are mainly located in the suburbs. The beach is located in a cozy bay, and nearby is a pine forest with clean air. A distinctive feature of the resort of Side is the presence of archaeological sites - you can visit the ruins of the term and the historical museum.
Beaches on the Aegean coast
Here are many resorts that Turkey is famous for. A good beach for a family relaxing holiday, however, it is not easy to find here, because the coast is completely pebbly. Sand is very rare, and mostly bulk. But for lovers of outdoor activities and antiquity - this is an ideal place. What are the most popular resorts of the Aegean Sea?
- Marmaris is located in a bay on the border between the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea. The water is very clear, but the beach is narrow with coarse golden brown sand.
- Calys is located 5 kilometers from Fethiye. The surface of the beach is white sand mixed with small pebbles. This is a natural reserve, as rare species of sea turtles come here.
- Oludeniz is located behind the sandy spit, it is surrounded by mountains on all sides, thereforethere is no storm at all. Paragliding is popular here.
Ancient resorts of the Aegean Sea
- Bodrum is located between two seas on a small peninsula. This is a city with a rich history, in ancient times it was called Helicarnassus, so there are many ruins here. Now it is the capital of nightlife and outdoor activities. Water sports and diving are very developed here. Bodrum is also attractive because the air here is dry, so there is no sweltering heat. The beaches here are pebbly or covered with concrete slabs. Often the descent into the water is so steep that steps or even elevators lead into the sea.
- Pamuchak will also appeal to history buffs. Nearby is the ancient city of Ephesus, where you can see the house of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. The river Meander runs right along the beach. There are no shops or hotels in the resort itself.
- Olympos is the same quiet ancient town with no signs of civilization. It is attractive with large pine forests with many marble ruins. Here you can also look at the "chimera" - the release of natural gas to the surface and its ignition.
Sandy beaches of Turkey for children
The best place for a family vacation is, of course, Turkey. It is easy to find a good beach for small children, but it is better to take care of this when buying a ticket. Of course, warm water, clean sand and many attractions can be found in almost all popular resorts. But there are also those that are specifically focused on families with children.
- First of all it is Belek. Everything is provided here for a comfortable stay of a mother with a baby, even special meals.
- Lara and Side are characterized by fine sand and a very gentle descent into the water. These are great places to teach kids how to swim.
- Patara is considered the most beautiful beach in Turkey. White sand and calm environment also attract tourists with children. Here you can see the monuments of architecture. According to legend, Saint Nicholas was born in Patara, who became the prototype of Santa Claus.
- Iztuza is also called "turtle beach" because once a year sea turtles lay their eggs there. The water there is clean and the shore is shallow, which is ideal for families with children.
- Icmeler is good for older children. This place is also called "Lost Paradise". Clear water and healing springs, an abundance of interesting flora and fauna, and picturesque mountains make for a relaxing holiday.
So, what is interesting about Turkey? The beach - sand and pebbles, water sports and clear water, magnificent scenery, mild climate and many modern entertainments attract tourists from many countries. Everyone will find a place to their liking here, because there are secluded and quiet resorts, and there are modern resorts with an active nightlife. Therefore, a holiday in Turkey is the best way to spend your vacation.
