Turkey has a lot of grand beaches. We will take a look at the top ten beaches found in Turkey.

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The Endless Patara Beach(fethiye):Rated as the best beach in the world by The Sunday Times. This beach on the south-west coast of Lyciaon the Mediterranean coast of Turkey near the modern small town of Gelemis, in Antalya Province.Patara may be the best in the Mediterranean.However it is 18 kms long [the longest beach in the Mediterranean]

Oludeniz Beach(fethiye): Oludeniz is Turkey’s most famous beach. Olu Deniz is a small resort village, about 9 miles to the south of Fethiye, on the Aegean Coast in the South West of Turkey. Summer temperature averages 32C, winter 20C. 1hr 45 mins from Dalaman Airport.

Olympos(Antalya): If you are looking for a more romantic and relaxed atmosphere, then this is the beach for you. More than a few of Turkey’s most unusual travel destinations are time-consuming to reach - Cappadocia , for instance, or eastern Anatolia. Antalya has the closest international airport, although most travellers arrive in Olympos by bus, usually having bought one-way tickets from a guesthouse at their last destination.

Iztuzu Beach(Turtle Beach)(Dalyan) : Reached by boat, Turtle Beach [also known as Iztuzu Beach], a sandbar of the Dalyan Delta.30 mins from Dalaman Airport.

Cleopatra’s Beach (Alanya): Alanya is one of the country’s largest resorts. The beach and resort offer great accommodations, facilities and things to do.

Side(Antalya) : Classic Turkish seaside village/beach scenario, but popular with package holiday groups. Fine sandy beaches each side of the town and some ancient ruins. 1 hr from Antalya Airport.

Icmeler Beach(Marmaris) :Icmeler is a popular Turkish holiday resort situated 8 kilometres from Marmaris. The village of İçmeler opposite Marmaris in the same bay.

Konyaaltı Beach(Antalya): Konyaalti sits in the heart of the big city, so this is a great holiday option for anyone who might be bored by the idea of lying on a beach towel for hours. Antalya Airport is only about 20 minutes from the city centre by shuttle bus.

Calis Beach(Fethiye): Çalis Beach is informal, relaxing, and excellent for watersports or a family holiday. Oludeniz is just 10 km (6 miles) away over the hills.

Kemer Beach: Kemer is a lovely seaside town located right on on the sea front. This beach mostly of large pebbles and stones, although the ones near the yacht marina and Yoruk Parki (an anthropological park with a Turkish nomad theme) are of sand.

Marmaris is one of the most popular resorts in Turkey. Marmaris is truly the jewel of the Turkey.Marmaris is a port city and a tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast, located in southwest Turkey, in the Mugla Province.

This city is famous for its yachting and cosmopolitan atmosphere.Turkey has a long Mediterranean coastline and there are many tourist resorts along the coastline. Marmaris is one of the popular ones among them.

The climate is very mild in winter, spring and autumn provide perfect holiday weather. July and August can be very hot up to 42 degrees centigrade, so be prepared and drink lots of fluids.

The famous Bar Street is a street of night clubs of every description which are open until 4 am.And the longest street in Marmaris, Güzelyalı Street, is quite busy and charming place for summer night walks.

There are many beautiful islands and villages to visit. . All kinds of water sports are available on the beaches, diving is very popular. Many hotels have private beaches. Icmeler Beach which is a wider beach is just 15 minutes away. If beaches are your thing, visit Cleopatra Island where the sand is said to be the best in the world

Cleopatra Island is only a 20-minute boat ride; it is said that the soft white sand here was brought all the way from Egypt for Anthony and Cleopatra’s honeymoon pleasures.

You can take a trip to Ephesus, about 240 km. away from Marmaris. This is probably one of the best preserved remains of the Roman Empire

There are many other places to visit such as Rhodes Island, the Ancient City of Hieropolis and the Marmaris Castle. Days out include a trip to the Greek island of Rhodes, a visit to Dalyan or further afield, trips to Ephesus or Pamukkale. Transfer time approximate 1.5 hours from Dalaman Airport.

Good journeys !