Sunny Turkey is washed on three sides by the seas: Black - from the north, Marble and Aegean - from the west and the Mediterranean Sea - from the south. A trip to Turkey almost always means a holiday on the coast. There are excellent beaches wherever there is water. And even if you came to a metropolis on two continents - Istanbul - exclusively for historical sights, it is unlikely to avoid visiting one of the Istanbul beaches during the warm season.

Istanbul Beaches

One day you can dive in two sea ​​. To Chernoye: on the beaches in Kilose north of the Bosphorus or on the beaches in Shil and Agve in the Asian part of the Black Sea coast . And in Marmara: beaches on the European part of the coast of the Sea of ​​Marmara are concentrated in the areas of Atakoy and Floria, and in Anatolian part of all beaches in the Kadikyo district are becoming more popular . During the opening of one of them in the Juddebostan district in 2005, the head of the district personally dived into the water, and even recently it was not recommended to bathe in the city for reasons of hygiene . The best place of the beach rest in the area of ​​Istanbul were and remain Princes Islands - with their crystal clear air, clear sea, surrounding islands from all sides, animation programs and dance parties for all night .

Beaches of Antalya coast

The coast of the Mediterranean sea ​​in the region of Antalya - a place where beach holidays are combined with the excursion program, but not vice versa . The main criterion is the attractiveness and convenience of the beaches . Among the sandy and pebbly beaches stretching all along the coast there are pearls . So, to For example, the beach "Cleopatra" in Alanya on the west side of the protruding rocky peninsula in the sea, with a length of almost 2 km is known for its impeccable ne a frequent entrance to the water and in high season can take up to 10 thousand guests . From the medieval fortress to the wide strip of the beach opens an amazing view, and from the very Cleopatra in cloudless weather you can see how the sun, red hot, swiftly descends into the cool sea .

@@ 40 km south of Kemer, a small provincial town of Olympos, known primarily for its ancient ruins .But sophisticated connoisseurs of recreation far away from civilization have long been chosen by Olympos with its clean air, centuries-old pines, orange gardens, a river creek with spring water and a wonderful pebble beach in a secluded cove. . Not far from Olympos you can look at another Turkish miracle - Janartash, or the grave of the legendary Chimera . The languages ​​of the flame, escaping from the mountain at an altitude of 300 m, represent a spectacular spectacle in the twilight, and the explanation is very prosaic - natural methane gas through the cracks in the rocky plateau penetrates outside and is protected from contact with the air .

Beaches of the Aegean coast

The Aegean coast also has its own beach "stars" "And the reason for their popularity, as in the case of Olympos, is not the famous Turkish service. At 9 km west of Selcuk for 5 km stretched a wild beach with dark sand - "Pamucak" (Pamucak). You can reach it by car or minibus from Ephesus (7 km) or Kusadasi (12 km). The beach strip, like thousands of years ago, is crossed by the meandering and ancient Meander River - the one that gave the name to the popular ancient Greek ornament. At the southern end of the beach runs a large water park at the Aqua Fantasy Hotel

In the vicinity of Fethiye the main natural attraction is the blue lagoon near the resort village of Oludeniz. A long scythe of white sand separates the bay from the sea, and the water in the lagoon is always calm and warm. If you choose to relax here beach Belzekiz, you can watch fans of thrill, landing here after the flight on paragliders. By the way, from the air to the bay with amazing color, the water opens a stunning view!

There is a special charm for many Turkish beaches, which is why it is often so difficult to choose where to go this summer. Famous for the turtles nesting here, Iztuzu beach in Dalyan, is proud of the Blue Flag beach awarded in Sarigerme not far from Dalaman, attracts tourists with unique sand that looks like tiny pearls, the Cleopatra beach on Sedir Island.

Immense Turkey continues to impress the imagination, even if you are going to spend the hundredth time there on vacation. The promise to return - with this thought many are leaving this hospitable country with its ancient monuments and mild climate. Well, the beaches of Turkey without exaggeration can be called the main attraction of the country!