Top 10 Beaches in Turkey
Author: Jez Rourke

The Finest Beaches of Turkey

When people think of grand beaches, they generally think of
places like California, Florida or Hawaii, but they rarely
think of a country like Turkey. Despite being
under-publicised, Turkey offers a wide variety of beaches
that stretch along the Mediterranean Sea.

In this article, we will take a look at the top ten beaches
found in Turkey.

Patara Beach: Patara is the longest beach in the
Mediterranean, and was hailed by The Sunday Times as the
best beach in the world. Accommodations are limited,
loungers and umbrellas are available to rent, and it is
backed by ancient ruins and dunes.

Oludeniz Beach: Oludeniz is Turkey's most famous beach, and
therefore in peak seasons, is the most crowded. There are
good hotels to stay at, very good bars, water sports
available, scuba diving and is surrounded with resorts.

Olimpos: If you want a more relaxed, romantic atmosphere,
this is the beach for you. It is far more secluded and
smaller than the other two beaches mentioned so far, and is
backed by a forest, which is filled with Roman ruins.

Side: Side is only an hour away from the airport, and is
very popular with holiday groups. There is a village and a
beach filled with fine sand, as well as some Roman ruins to
explore nearby.

Iztuzu Beach: Iztuzu Beach is a national conservation area,
and is one of the last breeding places in Europe of the
Loggerhead Sea Turtle. It can only be reached by a 20
minute boat ride from the nearby town of Dalyan. There is a
lot of beach, and the water is warm and shallow. Nearby,
there are some cliff tombs you can explore as well.

Cleopatra's Beach (Alanya):  Alanya is one of the biggest
resorts found in Turkey, and Cleopatra's beach is splendid
and very popular. The beach and resort offer great
accommodations, facilities and things to do. There is also
an old fortress nearby.

Kemer: Kemer is basically a seaside town built along the
sea. There are a number of small beaches you can visit, as
well as many day-trip opportunities. Most of the beaches
are made up of small pebbles, although there are a few with
sandy beaches.

Bodrun: Bodrun is home to the original mausoleum, which is
one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is also home to
the Castle of St Peter, which used to be a crusader
fortress but now serves as the Museum of Underwater
Archaeology. The beaches in town are small, but many people
visit them as an afterthought to sightseeing.

Pamucak Beach: Most of the beach is public, but on the
south side there are some resorts. It is close to the Aqua
Fantasy water park, and there is a small hotel where you
can get refreshments and amenities. The water is pretty
choppy, and there aren't any life guards, so be careful.

Sinop: Sinop has many fascinating things to see, and the
beaches are small. Because the water comes from the Black
Sea, it can be rather chilly too.


About the Author:

http://www.directline-holidays.co.uk provides you with the
latest Turkey holiday offers, cheap Turkey flights,
essential information & reviews on Turkey.