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The Aegean Coast has been considered beautiful since the time of Homer. Its waters;changing colours – from Indigo during the day, to pink during dusk, from turquoise and ultramarine, to occasional green – have captured the imagination for thousands of years, and do so still. The scenery is breath-taking, from the pure mountains in the istance to the clear waters of the shore. All the beaches are large and clean, and are bordered by olive and pine groves.In the Aegean,five thousand years of history looks down at you, inspires you, and conspires to fascinate with mythology and culture. Accommodation is plentiful, of good quality, and of a range to suit everyone. Restaurants and bistros abound, truly something for all…
Kusadasi
Kusadasi, one of Turkey’s principal family holiday resorts, is 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.
Altinkum
Altinkum is situated on the southern Aegean coast. 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. Just 10 minutes down the road is the small harbour village of 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..
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. Gumbet. Twenty years ago, Gumbet was the closest beach to Bodrum and was only 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Not far is the village of Ortakent with its long stretch of sandy beach, which slowly descends into deeper water. Its location is very much central on the peninsula, and famous for its 17th century ‘Tower houses’. Turgutreis Facing the island of Kos this pretty location has plenty to offer and is a popular area for tourists with its fantastic beach. It is important to keep in mind that most of this area is a military zone and property can only be purchased by setting up a company. If you head west you will then reach the evermore-popular town of 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.

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The climate along this coast is similar to Southern California with sea temperatures around 16º centigrade. The whole region is hemmed in by vertiginous peaks and blanketed with virgin pine forest, the coast is still considerably wild. When it comes to entertainment there’s plenty to do whether you like lazing on the beach, enjoying water-sports, sightseeing from a boat, exploring ancient buildings or admiring wildlife.
Turunc
The fishing port of Turunc is 15 minutes drive from Marmaris, and 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. 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 spend long lazy days watching the sunset over the crystal clear water. Icmeler, situated on a big bay with a beach that goes all the way to Marmaris, its biggest neighbour 8km away, Icmeler used to be a village, and after starting slowly, has developed into a large town. Between 1990 and the present it has been transformed with many hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and apartments,which make it a top-class resort. Despite all the building it remains pleasant, green and low-rise which gives a feeling of spaciousness.
Marmaris
Well known for its natural beauty, pine clad mountains and a fantastic coastline, full of pretty coves and inlets. A modern town, Marmaris is well able to cater for tourists with plenty of restaurants, cafés, shops and bars with a good nightlife, as well as provision for water sports and sunbathing. Armutalan is the residentail suburb of Marmaris, as building in the centre of town is mainly commercial. The old quarter has traditional Turkish crafts amidst its cobbled streets and is always good value for money. Its long sandy beach has one of the best marinas in Turkey. Beldibi just a few minutes drive up the mountain from Marmaris, is surrounded by lush forest in all directions. Mainly residential, the area is clean and tidy and offers the only international school. 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. 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 with its stunning sandy beach just minutes away. A new golf course is due to be built in this area and will bring trade to the region; we are predicting this part to be flourishing in activity in a few years time. Anyone looking to purchase a property should seriously consider this area as a good, long-term investment.
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 lements it contains such as Calcium, Magnesium and Sulphur. It will take only 10 minutes from Dalyan by boat to 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. If you follow the River inland you will discover the beautiful town of Koycegiz which is built around a tranquil lake which feeds the river. 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.
Gocek, a small up market marine resort located between Dalaman and Fethiye. It is considered to be very stylish, you will often find various yachts
and gulets moored in these tranquil waters.

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This stretch of the Turkish coastline is known as the Turkish Riviera or Turquoise Coast and stretches from Fethiye in the west right through to the Syrian coastline in the east. Without doubt one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline anywhere in the Mediterranean. The area from Fethiye to Kemer is known as Lycia and has Turkey’s most dramatic coastline with mountains falling away into crystal clear seas. Summer temperatures average 30–40ºC with a winter average of 15ºC. The village of Hisarönu and Ovacik are located on a plateau 1,000ft above sea level under Mount Babadag. All around there are magnificent views of pineclad mountains with a cooling breeze coming from the sea in the summer.
Fethiye
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, in particular the urban
area of Hisaronu partly because it’s a working town and is open all year round.Uzumlu The village of Uzumlu is one of spectacular natural beauty, set in a valley surrounded by dense pine forests and rugged hillsides. It has managed to retain all the natural charm and character of a traditional Turkish Village and yet still has the convenience of a modern town like Fethiye, which is just twenty minutes drive away. Ciftlik Pine clad hills surround this rural location near to Calis. It is an ideal place for people who want to ‘get away from it all’, yet still just a short drive from the tourist attractions that Fethiye offers.Calis Time really does stand still! At least that’s what it feels like in the delightful little resort of Calis which just oozes Turkish charm with its laid-back and friendly atmosphere. The resort comes alive at night with its many bars and restaurants offering both Turkish and international cuisine, but for those seeking a little more adventure a short ten minute taxi ride will take you into the bustling town of Fethiye.
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. Kalkan Once the most important trading port in the Teke Peninsula for the caravans of the old Silk Road, Kalkan is a smallish town. A meeting place between the Mediterranean, Syria, ebanon and the east, it is now a tourist centre with many waterways– popular for oating.Tourism has been made easier by the modern road linking it with Fethiye.The perfect little Turkish port town. 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 prefer 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.
Side, 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. 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. 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.

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