The amazing coastal scenery with the craggy
mountainous backdrop of the Taurus Mountains and the captivating antique
sites on the Turkish Riviera are an absolutely unique combination.
You’ll love the idyllic beaches and turquoise water of theTurkish Riviera between Kas and Alanya .
Here are the most beautiful beaches and bays in all of Turkey – full of
sun, sand and the blue sea. There is loads of fun and activities to be
had in and at the water throughout the long, hot summers.
This part of the Turkish Mediterranean coast is
luxuriously green as it is supplied with plenty of river water flowing
down from the nearby Taurus Mountains. It is an ideal place for nature
lovers. From the Taurus Mountains you’ll have fantastic views of the
coast, and there you will discover the wildly romantic ruins of Termessos at an elevation of 1,000 metres.
old city of Antalya – a UNESCO world heritage
site with centuries of history. Breath in and feel the Ottoman charm of
the old town as it sits majestically above the bay of Antalya. Not far
from the city several waterfalls cascade spectacularly over a steep rock
face down to the sea. The landmark of the coastal metropolis is the Yivli Minare, the "Fluted Minaret Mosque". Important archeological sites in the neighbourhood are the ruins of Perge and Aspendos. They were among the richest and most influential cities of Greek and Roman antiquity.
In the small town of Side,
on the other hand, there is a unique blend of antiquity and the modern.
Visit the picturesque old town with its impressive ruins from Classical
Antiquity and the Byzantine era, or stroll along the lively main street
with its carpet, jewellery and leather shops. A wonderfully varied time
awaits you on your holiday on the Turkish Riviera.
Belek - Truly a paradise for tourists MORE INFORMATION
Kemer - important yachting tourism center MORE INFORMATION
Alanya - popular seaside
resort in southern Turkey MORE INFORMATION