Find out about the best places to stay in Turkey on the Aegean coast: where are more expensive and cheaper, when is the best time to come and what to see in the vicinity of seaside towns and villages.
What is good about rest in the resorts of the Aegean Sea
Turkey is a country of four seas. The Aegean Sea washes its western and southwestern coasts. The climate here is subtropical, humidity is lower than in the south of the country, so it is easier to endure the summer heat. Lovers of sunbathing and swimming will find excellent sandy and pebble beaches.
Turkey's resorts on the Aegean Sea are famous for the beauty of nature. On the coast, untouched landscapes have been preserved, there are picturesque rocky cliffs, olive groves, cypress and pine forests. The magnificent landscapes are very reminiscent of Greece.
The Aegean coast of Turkey has a special European atmosphere. Residents of the countries of Northern and Western Europe like to spend their holidays here. The service is tailored for Europeans, and in some places our compatriots do not come at all.
The resorts have city hotels, elite club-type hotels and budget mini-hotels. Most hotels accept all inclusive holidaymakers, but many half board options can be found. This is very suitable for active tourists who like to play sports and go on excursions.
Turkish resorts are a paradise for history and archeology lovers. Paradoxically, 80% of the sites of ancient excavations are not in Greece, but in Turkey. Come to the Aegean coast for a good beach holiday, warm sea, scenic views and ancient monuments!
pros rest in the resorts of the Aegean Sea, according to tourists:
- mild climate
- no intense heat, as in the resorts of the Mediterranean
- clean and transparent sea
- mostly Europeans rest
- beautiful nature
- excellent conditions for diving and paragliding
- interesting excursions.
Cons Little:
- Tour prices are higher than Turkish resorts on the Mediterranean Sea
- sea water is colder than Antalya, Side and Kemer
- hotel staff and sellers rarely speak Russian
- Most hotels are closed on New Years.
When is the best time to go
The beach season in Turkish resorts on the Aegean Sea is not as long as in the Mediterranean - from early June to late September. In July and August, the coast is sunny and dry. During the day, the thermometer rises to + 32 ... + 34 ° С, the sea water is warmed up to + 26 ... + 28 ° С. There are a lot of people on the beaches, and the prices are the highest in the year. The best time for a trip is considered the beginning of summer or the first month of autumn, when the sea is warm, there are fewer tourists and there is no strong heat.
Marmaris
The largest resort in Turkey on the Aegean Sea is famous for its mild dry climate. Even in July and August, there is no such exhausting heat in Marmaris as in Antalya. A yacht marina, bars and cafes, secluded places for a romantic getaway - it is better for young people in Turkey to relax in Marmaris.
Pebble and sandy-pebble beaches, with a smooth entrance, and the sea is calm, so people also come here with children. The best beaches are located in the suburb of Icmeler.
Visit the Marmaris Fortress, Amphitheater, Embankment, Grand Bazaar. Go to Iztuzu and Icmeler beaches, to the Lycian tombs in Dalyan, on the island of Rhodes. Children will be interested in water parks and a dancing fountain.
Learn about your holiday in Marmaris.
Icmeler
A picturesque bay near Marmaris is an actively developing resort on the Aegean Sea. The small village is famous for its mineral water springs. In Turkish, İçmek means "to drink". Since ancient times, diseases of the digestive system have been treated with local water.
Every year Icmeler becomes more convenient, and more and more tourists come here. Many hotels were built recently and meet the most modern requirements for tourist services.
The sea in Icmeler is cleaner than in the major resorts in Turkey. The bay is sheltered from the winds and there are no strong storms. The water is clear, the seabed is clearly visible, so Icmeler is popular with diving enthusiasts.
Learn about your holiday in Icmeler.
Fethiye
The resort of Turkey on the southern coast of the Aegean Sea is adored by the British! A small picturesque town 40 km from Dalaman airport is named after a Turkish pilot who died during the First World War. About 7 thousand immigrants from Great Britain live in Fethiye, and the locals speak good English.
Nice buildings and neighborhoods are located closer to the port and yacht club. There are no beaches within the city limits. To swim and sunbathe, vacationers go by boat to small bays or go by minibus to the neighboring villages of Oludeniz and Calysh.
Learn about your holiday in Fethiye.
Bodrum
A photogenic bohemian town with neat houses, narrow streets and lush gardens, reminiscent of Greece. One part of Bodrum is beachfront with bars and restaurants, the other is with a yacht marina. Turkey's elite resort on the Aegean Sea is known for club parties, active entertainment and extreme sports. There is a dolphinarium and a large water park for kids. Look at the best hotels in Turkey with a water park.
The beaches are mostly pebbly, but there are hotel beaches with imported sand. All of them are located in small cozy bays, near which are laid out gardens and pine forests. While on holiday in Bodrum, see the fortress of St. Peter and take a ferry to the Greek islands of Rhodes and Kos!
Find out about your holiday in Bodrum.
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is called the pearl of the Aegean coast of Turkey. This is a real pleasure for connoisseurs of excursion and educational tourism - in the picturesque town you can see the caravanserai, the Yokuz Mehmed Pasha mosque of the 17th century, the quarter of colored houses, the picturesque Pigeon Island and the ancient fortress. The large archaeological complex of Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 20 km away.
Kusadasi is not a very popular place among Russian tourists. This resort is located far from major airports. All inclusive hotels are few and expensive. Most of the beaches in Kusadasi are sandy, but there are sections of the coast that are covered with small pebbles.
Learn about your holiday in Kusadasi.
Izmir
The streets and neighborhoods of Izmir line a spacious bay on the east coast of the Aegean Sea. The third largest city in the country is a large and developed resort. In the agora of Smyrna, everything breathes with the ancient past, and the noisy oriental bazaar of Kemeralti introduces visitors to the unique Turkish flavor.
Holidays in Izmir are popular with fans of excursions. From here it is convenient to get to the ancient cities of Ephesus, Troy and Bergama. Due to the large port, the sea within the city limits is dirty, so tourists go to swim and sunbathe in resort villages 40-80 km from Izmir.
Learn about your holiday in Izmir.
A green and clean resort near Izmir is loved not only by tourists, but also by the residents of Turkey themselves. Cesme has many ancient sights, a perfectly clear sea and a large selection of hotels.
Thermal and mineral springs attract everyone who wants to relax by the sea and improve their health. See the picturesque coastline from the walls of a medieval fortress, steam in a Turkish bath, go diving and learn how to sail!
