TOP resorts where it is better to relax in Turkey

For many years, Turkey has been one of the most popular countries for holidays abroad. The reason is simple: good service, beautiful nature and affordable prices for almost everyone. Someone goes to Turkey because of the All Inclusive system, someone goes to see the sights: ancient cities and multifaceted nature. Holidays in Turkey are very diverse. There is entertainment for families with children, active and beach holidays. The choice of resort depends on your vacation plans, budget and season.

The Turkish climate is mild, so you can choose this country for a holiday at any time of the year. The swimming season traditionally starts in May. Please note that the water at this time is quite cool. You can swim, but not very comfortable. The swimming season ends at the end of October. The middle of May and the end of October is the low season in Turkey. This is the ideal time for mountain hiking and sightseeing. Since there is no sweltering heat and sunshine. In addition, there are few people at tourist sites, you can take photos without a crowd in the background.

The first charters leave for Turkey in mid-April. The rains stop and the sun shines most of the month. At this time, the air temperature warms up to +23 degrees. In mid-May up to +28. Water temperature +22 degrees. These are averages. They may change from year to year.

Most of all tourists come in summer. The reason is clear. It's already hot enough. The temperature fluctuates within + 28-31. It is cooler at night: +22. In July and August, the peak of the heat. The thermometer during the day rises to +40 degrees. At this time, it is worth buying vouchers only for people who tolerate the summer heat well. It is better to sunbathe on the beach during safe hours: from 8.00 to 11.00, in the evening after 16.00. At this time, the sun is not so aggressive. So, you will reduce the risk of sunstroke and burns.

Autumn is the velvet season. After the exhausting sun, +27–29 degrees will seem like a real paradise. In September, rains rarely fall, the sea is very warm and has not had time to cool yet. The weather is comfortable. The beach season ends closer to November. During the day it is still warm, you can walk in T-shirts. But at night the air drops to +20 degrees, the water cools down. The rainy season is starting.

December and January are the coldest months in all Turkish regions. The air temperature drops to +15 degrees. You won’t be able to swim, but you can go to a ski resort and go skiing or snowboarding. In the mountains, the air temperature is much lower than on the coast. Therefore, you can enjoy the snowy mountain landscapes and frosty fresh air to your heart's content.

Rest in Turkey: features of this direction

Knowing the features of a holiday on the Turkish coast, you can plan the most comfortable and desirable vacation for yourself.

The main feature of a holiday in Turkey is the All-Inclusive food system and a large selection of last-minute tours. Last minute trips are tours that the tour operator for some reason could not sell. In order not to be at a loss and get at least some money for trips, tour operators offer tours with good discounts - thirty or even fifty percent of the original price. The only negative is that you need to decide immediately. Usually, several days or even hours are given for fees. This option is suitable for easy-to-lift people. And not suitable for those who plan their vacation in advance.

Recreation in Turkey has another important feature - the presence of Russian-speaking staff. It does not matter the star rating of the hotel. Russian is spoken both in threes and in fives. Therefore, you may not be embarrassed by the presence of a language barrier.

The main advantage of Turkish hotels is the All Inclusive system. Not all countries have the opportunity to buy such vouchers so as not to think about food and drinks. Most resorts in Turkey, focused on Russian and Ukrainian guests, operate on the "All inclusive" system. This includes three meals a day, drinks, snacks throughout the day and interesting entertainment. The more stars the hotel has, the more varied the food and animation.

Many places in Turkey are adapted for families with children. The hotels are equipped with children's rooms, playgrounds, a water park, the staff has the appropriate staff: nannies and animators. The guest can leave for a while, leaving his child to the hotel staff. They will look after him and entertain him, at this time the parents will calmly go about their business: go to the spa, to the sea or to the gym.

Which resorts on the Turkish coast are popular this year?

To make the right choice, you need to consider each resort individually: its features, pros and cons. And also find out information about the number of tourists in different months.

Antalya

Antalya is one of the most popular Turkish resorts. It is located close to the airport, there are many entertainments, it is convenient to get to tourist sites. The high tourist season starts in mid-June and ends at the end of September. Mid-May or early June is considered the low season: hotels begin to receive guests, the air temperature is favorable for sightseeing (+23-24 degrees). It is not hot outside, there are few people at the facilities.

In October, Antalya is still warm and you can swim before the water cools down. Air temperature during the day +23 degrees. Last-minute trips to Antalya are sold for every taste and budget: for families with children and for young people who prefer outdoor activities or night parties. Due to the fact that Antalya is a tourist center, rest here is not suitable for lovers of peace and solitude.

Fans of what type of holiday can go to Antalya:

• active: surfing, diving, square safari;
• beach pastime;
• fans of sea trips;
• Shopping enthusiasts: there are many shops in Antalya where you can buy things of very good quality at a low price;
• for connoisseurs of excursions, sightseeing.

During the season, the cost of a ticket to a four-star hotel is about six hundred dollars for two. If you buy in advance for an early booking promotion, in low season or a last-minute tour, the cost may be cheaper.

Marmaris

Marmaris is also considered one of the most popular resorts. It is located in a small bay, washed by the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas on both sides. There are many nature reserves in Marmaris, the whole region is surrounded by greenery.

Marmaris is not the best place for families with small children. This area is more suitable for young people who love nightlife and noisy parties. Marmaris is considered the coolest region. The beach season, like in other resorts, starts here in mid-May, but ends at the end of September. The peak of heat falls on July and August: during the day the temperature rises to +35, and sometimes even +40 degrees. The main advantage of Marmaris is long beaches with fine sand, a gentle entrance to the sea and warm water in summer.

At night, Marmaris comes alive: bars, restaurants, clubs, themed parties. The cost of a trip to Marmaris starts from seven hundred dollars for two on the All Inclusive system.

Alanya

Alania is located in the south of Turkey. This is the warmest region on the coast. Alanya is best viewed at the beginning and end of the season because the water will be warmer here. The resort itself has an airport, but very few flights from Ukraine fly here. The main charters arrive at Antalya Airport, and then tourists are taken by bus transfers to Alanya. The journey will take two to three hours.

Alanya is located in a picturesque place. This is a colorful cape surrounded by mountains. Since Alanya is located in the south, the swimming season here begins much earlier - from mid-April. At the same time, it lasts the longest - until mid-November. In the middle of summer, the heat reaches +40 degrees. But due to the fact that the resort is green on all sides, the summer heat is transferred quite comfortably.

Alanya is considered one of the most beautiful and comfortable regions for recreation. Lovers can safely go here to sunbathe on the beach. As well as those who like active entertainment. For example, diving or surfing. Hikers can make interesting tourist routes, enjoy nature reserves.

Alanya, like Marmaris, is a center of youth entertainment. Nightlife is also in full swing here: bars, clubs, discos.

There are few tourists in Alanya in December. Night parties and entertainment come to naught: discos are closed, attractions stop working until the next beach season. If you want to come to Alanya in winter, you should not wait for entertainment. Plus, it's raining time. Fogs, winds and showers can overshadow sightseeing.

Kemer

Kemer is considered one of the top and youngest resorts in Turkey. Packages start at $500 for two. The main feature of the resort is mountains and an abundance of greenery. It seems that Kemer is buried in forests. There are many natural reserves here: canyons, high mountains, grottoes. Hiking enthusiasts will find an interesting route. In Kemer get from the airport of Antalya. Go for a short time. The bus ride will take less than an hour.

The beach season here begins in mid-May, but the water is still cool at this time. Ends in mid-October.

In Kemer, you can not be afraid of not knowing the language. Almost all hotels have Russian-speaking staff. Just like in street tour desks. Some shop signs are also translated into Russian. So you definitely won’t remain misunderstood.

From Kemer, you can get to almost any sights both as part of an excursion and on your own: small buses run between the cities. It is enough to stand on the track and vote when you see the right direction. But lovers of independent travel should take into account that gasoline in Turkey is expensive. Therefore, the cost of the tour is about the same as the cost of an independent trip. And then everyone chooses for himself. Some prefer to be brought and taken away in comfort. Others do not look for easy ways: they get on their own. But during sightseeing there are no crowds of tourists and visiting time is not limited.

Things to do in Kemer:

• you can go to the water park;
• visit the Goynuk canyon, Mount Tahtali;
• go to a huge abandoned Turkish hotel;
• visit the hipster village in the trees, Olympos beach with ancient ruins, and from there get to the fiery mountain of Chimera;
• You can go diving, ride horses or Jeeps.

The disadvantage of the resort is large pebbles on the beach. Without special slippers, entering the water is difficult, slippery and painful. But bathing slates are sold in every Kemer shop, so there is no problem here.

Side

Side is one of the oldest Turkish resorts. Here is a wonderful beach holiday: warm sand, clear sea. In addition, the city itself has many ancient sights. You can not spend the budget on excursions, but see everything on your own. Side is a historical city-museum in the open air. But besides antiquities, there are many natural objects here: waterfalls, malachite canyon. Fans of active pastime can go rafting and jeeping. They are waiting for amazing emotions. From Side you can also get to the most famous sights of Turkey - Pamukkale. The tour bus takes four and a half hours one way. For comparison, it takes about six hours to get from Alanya.

There is no airport in Side, it is located not far from Antalya. After arrival, travelers travel from the airport by bus. The journey takes one and a half or two hours.

The season in Side starts at the end of April and ends in October. In June, July, August, many tourists come here. They are attracted by beach holidays: riding a banana and a jet ski. But it is worth remembering about safe sundial. At noon, it is better to leave the beach so as not to get heatstroke or sunburn.

By the end of October, the beach season ends in Side: bars, restaurants and many hotels are closed. December is the low season. Tickets are still on sale. But not in such quantity. Before the New Year, you can buy a tour at a price two times lower than the summer price. The price of a five-star all-inclusive hotel costs about four hundred dollars for two in December.

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We have listed the most popular resorts for our compatriots. Each of them has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Which resort is better, it is impossible to say for sure. Each tourist chooses based on the cost, purpose of the trip, living conditions, beach features and other conditions.

Before buying a tour through TurPoisk, it is better to decide: what do you want from your vacation? Lying on the beach, walking in the mountains, sightseeing. Or maybe comfort is important to you and the only desire is rest in the top five, animation and nothing more. Decide on your wishes. After that, you can easily choose the time for the trip, the level of the hotel and, of course, the resort itself.