Turkey - the Bridge between Asia and Europe

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Turkey is a country with a lot to offer: tranquil sandy beaches, an impossibly turquoise sea, an unrivalled reputation for hospitality, a cuisine to die for and a vast array of delightful scenery with a host of animals, birds and greenery dotted with spectacular mosques and castles.

There are an enormous variety of things to see and do ranging from water sports to mountain trekking, archaeology to night clubbing and river rafting to raki drinking. Whether you leave Turkey with magnificent carpets, amulets to ward off evil, belly dancing tips, an appreciation of its history, or just a tan, you will want to go back for more and more.

AltInkum & KusadasI
This area is well known for its ancient ruins, the most important being Ephesus. Both towns are ideal for families with golden sand beaches and a variety of entertainment, restaurants and bars to keep you entertained into the night. Read more about Altinkum and Kusadasi

Antalya & Belek
Antalya has all the activities of a large city but has managed to preserve it's peaceful old quarter. The city has a relaxed liberal air about it, with good restaurants and an active nightlife.Belek is a modern resort 35Km from Antalya and is well known for its golf, with championship golf courses. Belek also has great sandy beaches and is close to the Manavgat waterfalls.
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Alanya
Alanya occupies a point of land flanked by two great sweeping beaches stretching up to 8km.
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Bodrum Peninsula
Bodrum peninsular is an area of outstanding natural beauty and stunning diversity. The area has 32 islands and islets and 174 Km of coastline. Yachting, swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving are prime activities.
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Kalkan & Kas
Kalkan rises steeply from the harbor side spreading itself high around the bay. Meandering cobbled streets lend themselves to little shops and restaurants where you can while away the hours. Uninterrupted sea views are the order of the day in this little jewel of the coast. Kas is the quintessential Turkish seaside town. Life centres on the town square by the harbour, with its teahouses, restaurants, mosque and shops.
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Kemer
Kemer is an idyllic city by the Mediterranean ocean with beautiful marina, hotels and restaurants. Kemer has kept its beautiful clean beaches, the fantastic nature, calmness and quietness.
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Marmaris, Içmeler, Turunç, Dalyan & Dalaman
Ancient and modern combine to make Marmaris a stylish and sophisticated area. Turunc is one of the most beautiful bays along the Aegean coast.
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Turquoise Coast: including Göcek, Çalis, Fethiye, Üzümlü, Hisarönü, and Ölüdeniz.
This stretch of the Turkish coastline is known as the Turkish Riviera or Turquoise Coast and contains some of Turkey's most dramatic coastlines with crystal clear seas.
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