Turkey Holidays

From spice-laden bazaars and ancient temples to chic boutiques and bar-backed beaches, holidays to Turkey showcase the best of East and West.

Turkish delights

Turkey is a country of contrasts. Ottoman ruins rub shoulders with Roman temples, spice markets sit alongside designer boutiques, and dramatic mountains sweep down to sun-baked beaches.

Antalya

Tucked into Turkey’s southwest corner is Antalya. Known as the Turkish Riviera, this cosmopolitan region has a 400-mile sweep of white-sand beaches and secluded coves, and is home to upmarket resorts like Lara Beach and Belek.

Dalaman

Follow the coast eastwards and you’ll reach Dalaman. In resorts like Icmeler and Fethiye, soft sands, beach bars, and watersports are all part of the package. And over in Olu Deniz, you’ll find the famous Blue Lagoon.

Bodrum

Further along the coast is the Bodrum peninsula. The coastline here is packed with top-class beaches and lively resorts like Gumbet and Turgutreis.

Izmir

Up on the Aegean coast is Izmir. The big name here is Kusadasi – it’s got beaches, bars and a bazaar that was made for retail therapy. Plus, the region puts the ancient city of Ephesus is on your doorstep.

At a glance

Step back in time at the ruins of Ephesus
Get scrubbed down from head to toe in a Turkish hammam
Barter for a bargain in Izmir’s bazaars

Destinations in Turkey

Dalaman Area

Offering Blue Flag beaches, lively tourist resorts and historical sights, holidays to the Dalaman area of Turkey fly off the shelves.
Antalya Area

Holidays to the Antalya area are a mixed bag. Nature gave the Turkish Riviera pristine beaches and a rich green interior, while nurture gave it glamorous marinas and bespoke hotels.
Izmir Area

Holidays to the Izmir area of Turkey are about more than just sun, sea and sand. You could be browsing the stalls of a bazaar one day, and inspecting the ancient ruins of Ephesus the next.
Bodrum Area

Top-class beaches, thousands of years’ worth of history, and market places that capture the essence of the east – it’s no wonder Bodrum is one of Turkey’s top holiday spots.