South of the majestic Taurus Mountains, lie the shorelines of the Mediterranean Sea with its seashores of fine sand, its vistas of uncommon prettiness, its more aged remnants, its obscured coves and alluring get-away getaways. Here past files and mythology are inseparably intertwined and there are more renowned narratives that confirm this fact. Let us very concisely share two of them. The monster Chimera, who spews blast out of his mouth, is assumed to have inhabited in the outcrops west of Antalya. The Lydian heroic someone, Bellerofontes, slice the monsters head of with his sword. Today, the blast which gets higher out of the ground on the southeastern inclines of Mount Olympus (Tahtalı Dag) is still said to be drawing close from the mouth of Chimera.
The second legend is connected to one of the luckless love actions of Apollo, the god of all the fine arts. Apollo falls in love with a gorgeous young woman labelled Daphne, but the young woman is unresponsive to his overtures. One day while pursuing Daphne in an environs close to Antakya, Daphne’s feet turn into tree sources and her hands and arms become parts and limbs and she turns into a laurel tree, which is called ‘defne’ in Turkish. According to early basis, Saint Paul was born in Tarsus and the mythological Santa Claus was truly born in the township of Patara and inhabited and deceased in what is today Kale. The shorelines of the Mediterranean are just as full of antique artifacts as are the shorelines of the Aegean. In the aged Lycian territory west of Antalya, one may observe the matchless prettiness of the outcrop habitation, Termessos and Arikand, as well as the seaside townships for instance Olimpos, Kale, Kekova and Kaş. The aged habitation of Perge, Aspendos and Side are found on the seaside basic east of Antalya, which was called ‘Pamphylia’. Antalya is one of the Mediterranean’s most valued habitation and is Turkey’s hottest get-away site, with the Konyaltı seashores on the west and the Lara seashores to the east lying at the leg of Antalya’s gigantic outcrop range. It is an bewitching break from work getaway with palm-lined boulevards, gorgeous open space areas, plentiful rental accommodation, eateries, items of night-time enjoyable recital and a cozy marina. The icon of this habitation, founded in the 2nd one 100 BC is the Yivli Minaret, which days of the year back to the Selcuk era.

The Asağı Düden Waterfall to the east of Antalya flows over immense boulders into the sea. West of Antalya is the cute little break from work township of Kemer, renowned for its sandy seashores encased by pine woodlands and mountains.
The next very large township east of Antalya is Alanya, a panoramic seaport habitation on the southerly inclines of the majestic Taurus Mountains encased with orange, lemon and banana groves. Used by the Selçuk Sultan, Alaaddin Keykubat as a winter dwelling, Alanya has a shipyard that days of the year back to the matching era and was one of the most superior in the world at that time. It is in addition renowned for its 9th one 100 mansion and its charming beaches.  Near Anamur is a mansion from the Middle Ages. It is positioned between two seashores and is surely as magnificent as any of the mansions along the coast. The thoroughfare from Anamur to Silifke with its endless turns and twists chases a road studded with breathtaking seaside vistas.

The neglected caves close to Narlıkuyu are called “Heaven and Hell” (Cennet ve Cehennem). The “Heaven” cave, which is somewhat large, in addition has a tiny worshippers indoors it. The mansion of ‘Kızkalesi’, which is positioned in the water through from the medieval mansion of Korykos, looks like to get higher out of the open ocean itself. Two of the astonishments which lie on the thoroughfare to Mersin are Kanlıdivane and Viranşehir, two aged Roman cities.

With is charming open space areas, its seashore boulevards, economic seaport and free trade zone, Mersin is ones of the most recent habitation on the Mediterranean. East of Tarsus, the ‘Çukurova’ basic is a fertile rural territory famous principally for elevating cotton. In the middle of this basic is encountered the habitation of Adana, a affluent habitation with a large textile industry. East of this territory is the Dörtyol (Issos) Plain where Alexander the Great overcame the Persian ruler Darius. As a effect of his win, a seaport habitation bearing his label was established and hence we have recent day Iskenderun. Leaving Iskenderun to the southeast, the thoroughfare moves through the Belen Pass to Antakya (Antioch). This first Christian community founded by Saint Peter has bestowed Antakya a extraordinary spiritual significance. The first sermons were preached in a cave exterior the city. It is stayed at today by more as a place of pilgrimage. Antakya in addition has a mosaic show in public of extraordinary prettiness in its museum.

Kahramanmaras is another province of the Mediterranean waiting “to be discovered.” Though its cuisine resembles in some ways the cuisine of the surrounding territories, the peculiar and often subtle savours of the Kahramanmaras cuisine with its especially made orchid drink (salep), its world renowned ice-cream of goat and female cattle milk and its assorted peppers, along with its gilded bright, animal skin wares and copper works, which were renowned right through the Ottoman authorities, are still vibrant and offer a sole understanding to visitors.

Düden waterfalls / Antalya

The trout restaurants around the Düden Waterfalls are very popular. In the summer you should be a table fish, otherwise you have to be satisfied with Döner.

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The first of the two Düden waterfalls can be found in a beautiful valley 14 kilometers northeast of Antalya. The fresh water falls from 15 meters in height down and refreshed the whole area. Thanks to a tuff cave, you can also behind the water wall. Try it, a look behind the scenes worthwhile.
Refreshing swimming fun in the summer

In the high season is quite a lot going on. On the one heat plagued flee the city, on the other hand, the Düden waterfalls for many tour operators compulsory programmed.
Trout Restaurants

You will find restaurants built on stilts, where you can eat fresh trout.

The lower Düden waterfall can be accessed via the coastal road towards Lara in the east of Antalya. The Düden crashes in a small park about 50 metres above the cliffs into the sea.

DALAMAN AIRPORT

Dalaman is a small provincial town with around 14 000 inhabitants and even has little to offer. The 7 km south of Dalaman Airport located made the name of the town only. The airport opened in 1986 to the airports Izmir and Antalya to relieve. Since the increase in passenger numbers of overriding charter traffic. The airport is open around the clock and during the high start operating the machines and land in 20 minutes.

Alternative to the package - the “Blue Voyage” in Turkey

Turkey has long been one of the most popular destinations of the English , German Peoples. The fact that many tourists that Turkey oriental country primarily as a beach holiday destination, is not surprising, and it should not be criticized. However, the Turkey - known to Four Seas borders - many first-class, clean beaches. Moreover, the bathing season rather long and the cheap tourist packages in strongholds  Antalya, Bodrum , Side or are perfectly tailored to beach holiday.

Meanwhile but also discover more and more tourists Turkey that the country on the Bosporus has more to offer than standard offers for sunbathers and snorkelers. A key word is “wellness and spa tourism,” “Walking Holidays” is another. The fact that in the field of modern Turkey numerous, sometimes spectacular sights from various civilizations and cultures encountered, it is no secret tip long anyway.

Another alternative is the “Blue Voyage”, about a week cruise along the variant of the Lycian coast of Turkey. The journeys undertaken with so-called gulets, classic wooden motor sailors. As for round trips by boat or yacht not uncommon, the Blue Voyage country with many courses and “bathing freeze” the possibility of (almost) all aspects of a holiday know Turkey. The following lines are an interesting alternative to traditional package in more detail.

The Blue travel - still a secret …

The magic number is the 8333rd Just as many kilometers long is the coast of Turkey. With moderate winds a paradise for sailors and surfers - with the richness of fish and antique treasures on the seabed a tip for divers.
 
On board a sailing vessel by blue waves glide. Wind, sun and sea on the skin feel. Set sail for exploring new coastlines. And in the evening on deck to sleep under the stars - who has not already dreaming? More and more tourists Turkey fulfill this dream now and book a week sailors pure romance: You stand in the blue sea journey along the coast Lykiens.
 
Although the Blue travel becoming increasingly popular, it is still a secret. Once you with his ship, the Gulet, leaves the port, one is completely free. The route is only in broad set a durchgeplanten itinerary does not exist. Nothing would stay at a sunny beach or to remain a picturesque bay to explore. The captain and his crew are happy to the wishes of their guests.
 
Speaking of Captain: The crew consists of a Gulet the master, a ship’s boy and the cook, the passengers with local specialties of Turkish cuisine. The Blue travel offers double benefit - from breakfast on deck to barbecue in the evening.
 
So how excellent hosts, it is also comfortably accommodated: The 2-bed cabins are almost as large as a modern hotel room and with shower and toilet. So the best way to get aboard a gulet like to feel at home.
 
Constructed in the Gullets incidentally, still made of wood and clean by hand, 50 km southwest of Marmaris in 2000 residents of the city Bozburun. Here are the know-how and experience from generation to generation. Thus, the traditional ship to the 6 to 24 people fit and up to 35 meters long.

Relaxation, culinary delights - and Culture

Ship at anchor.
It offers the Blue travel from April to October, the costs are depending on the comfort from 400 to 800 euros per person *. Who wants a Gulet also for a group to rent, then the cost to around 4,000 euros *. Launch of the most one week-long trips is in Antalya, Marmaris or Bodrum. From there it goes to the Gulf of Gükova, Datça peninsula, the Gulf of Fetkiye or the Lycian coast to Kas. Numerous bathing stops in a romantic natural harbours invite for swimming and offer opportunity to the underwater world snorkeling to explore the Sonnenhungrigen during the day on the sun deck can spend.
 
But the Blue who now travel only for a mix of culinary delights and sweet nothing, is in the wrong: The gulet is also on course many cultural and historical highlights. Thus, the participants in the Blue travel the possibility Lycian royal tombs at Dalyan to visit with a Kaunos Kurzkur in mud or out of the market in the city to stroll. A window into the past, for example, opens for visitors to the island Sedir-Adasi, then through the ancient city Kederai can walk or at the rock tombs of Myra, because this is the church of St. Nicholas.
 
In short: If you are in the Blue journey, experienced more than nature and discovered more than historical sites. He goes on a journey for the mind and body, spirit and soul - at least if you are on deck at night in the starry skies.

Even seaman play - and Mitsegeln Participate
For those who like more action on board experience, are trips to Mitsegeln exactly the right thing. Here rich enjoy sailing, wind and waves - more knowledge is not required. Experienced skipper take passengers and bring their “sailors” on the one-two-week trips basic knowledge in sailing, or make node in the navigation. Always the fun is in the foreground and all work will be from the skipper and four to eight guests done. Mitsegeln is Participate.

Ideal conditions for windsurfers
With steady winds 5-6, the Cesme Peninsula ideal conditions for wind surfers - from beginner to advanced. Who is cooler temperatures and can not frighten the right equipment for this, will be held in the spring as well as non-hazardous perfect waves.

Diving in front of the Lycian coast
Before the Lycian coast divers everything a dive an unforgettable experience. A fantastic underwater world with bizarre rock formations, rock and caves. They are the habitat for rich fish stocks, for example, Barracuda-swarms, Bernstein mackerel or rays. But the great nature is not all: Testimonies from many centuries - from ancient amphorae to wreck a JU 52 - make the dive at a time trip.

Overview Turkey Destinations

Many tourists, for the first time in Turkey on holiday, with the diversity of this country impressed. It is found in Turkey is not just sun, beaches and beautiful natural landscapes, but also many well-preserved remains of Greek and Roman antiquity, oriental culture and very hospitable people. In terms of destinations Turkey can divide into two regions: the Aegean to the west and the Riviera in the south.
  
Turkish Aegean
The Aegean is a by foothills of islands in the Mediterranean. Because of the northern situation is the Aegean in the summer not as hot as on the Riviera. The bathing season is therefore in the Aegean los somewhat later (May / June) than on the Mediterranean coast (April / May).

In the seaside resorts of the Turkish Aegean such as Fethiye, Marmaris and Bodrum, there is plenty to do. Beautiful sandy beaches in a beautiful environment, warm climate, sports facilities and a diversified night life on holiday in Turkey a great experience.

Especially on the Aegean coast of Turkey, the 5000-year history left their mark. Known cities such as Troy, Ephesus and Pergamon are here. On trips to the ancient sights you get interesting insights into long past cultures.
Bay of Oludeniz
Port of Marmaris

A little further inland in south-western Turkey, the terraces of Pamukkale. This unique landscape, the nature over the millennia formed. The acting like snow salt crystals shimmer in varying light (sunrise or sunset) in beautiful tones.
  
Turkish Riviera
The Mediterranean coast (Riviera) is the southernmost of the long coastal areas of Turkey. The also mentioned Turkish Riviera region is one of the most popular urla regionen: Here it is almost year-round warm (see weather / climate). One finds clear turquoise water, beautiful beaches and beautiful boats on the sea from bay to bay shippers. The partial pristine stretches of coastline with pine trees and pine trees. Among the most popular holiday resorts of the Riviera include Antalya, Side, Alanya and Belek.

At the western Riviera are impressive ruins of cities like Aspendos, Perge and Termessos. Since the cities are not far from the tourist resorts of the region are removed, can be a good day trips there.
  
Blue Voyage
The holiday destinations in Turkey are also an ideal starting point for the so-called “Blue Voyage”. It spends one or two weeks on a sailboat, food on board and travels along the beautiful coastline.

You can either let the whole holiday on a boat or spend a day trip the beautiful coastal landscape of the surrounding area. The boats make in great bays with clear water and then you have the opportunity to swim, snorkel or dive.
Blue Voyage

If several days sailing along the coast, make the boats not only in the dreamy bays, but also to halt beautiful cultural sites. You can then explore the country during the day or spend the time on the boat and in the water. On one such trip can be much of the impressive natural landscape and ancient culture - everything away from the usual Tourist turmoil.

If you are not sure whether it several days on board a ship endure, but rather should only once a day book tour.

Also diving tours with professional guides can dive with such boats are made. It looks like every dive at a new site and can witness how the underwater world changed along the coast. The corresponding diving equipment you can borrow for the organizers. For the larger diving tours, but you need a diving license.

Antalya Turkey 

Antalya is one of the largest and busiest cities in Turkey. At the Turkish Mediterranean coast is Antalya tourism, but also the cultural center. The port city has long pebble beaches with very clear, turquoise water.

On the evening can be found in Antalya many entertainment venues like discos, casinos (both for example in Antalya Falez Hotel), and of course lots of restaurants and bars. Antalya is one of the few resorts on the south coast of Turkey, where you also can experience classical concerts. In the modern metropolis you can also excellent shopping.

From Antalya you can see also some interesting trips. In the vicinity are impressive ruins of cities like Aspendos, Perge and Termessos. Very nice, the boat trips. This may be the beautiful coastal scenery from the water view. The boats make in beautiful bays, where you will swim, snorkel or dive. With a little luck you will meet on dolphins or large turtles. Experienced divers should not expect too much.

Antalya was already around 200 BC populated. The city was awarded in honor of its founder Attalus, the King of Pergamon 18, the name Attalia. Later it was the present name Antalya. Antalya developed with its port early to a major trading town and was also a strategically important point in wars and crusades.

Various
Water sports  

Very interesting is also the historical part of Antalya. High on a cliff sits the old town Kaleici. From up there you have a wonderful view of the harbour and the sea. In addition, there is the symbol of Antalya - in the 13th Built-century Yivli Minaret. The Yivli Minaret is a more than 40 meters high, pointed zulaufender tower, which looks as it would consist of several very closely zusammenstehenden pillars. Embellished the Yivli Minaret with blue tiles.

Another major attraction is the Hadrianstor. It was during a visit by Emperor in the year 130 AD and is nearly 2000 years old. The Hadrianstor is on the magnificent mile Ataturk Cad. Today marks the gate with its massive marble arches the transition from the modern part of the large city of Antalya into the historic Old Town.

Amid the old city of Antalya, the Kesik Minare - translated: “abandoned the minaret”. It is one of the oldest buildings, probably from the same period of construction as the Hadrianstor. He was named the Kesik Minare, because after several centuries is canceled.

Very nice is also a stroll along the marina of Antalya. Here you can find in one of the cafes or restaurants a break and the magnificent view of the harbor to enjoy. In the port area, except there are also many local shops, so that there is always quite lively approaching.

The museum (Müzesi) from Antalya is a collection of many historically significant finds. The exhibition includes sculptures of the Roman and Greek gods as well as some impressive sarcophagi.

A walk through the old town of Antalya is worthwhile not only because of the many historic buildings, but also because of the wonderful view of the bay and the port. In addition, there are many beautiful in Antalya-scale gardens and parks.

Kemer - Leisure Paradise in Turkey

Kemer has everything to offer, except rest and seclusion. By car or bus is about 50 km from Antalya to Kemer. The well-known seaside resort in the ancient Idyros said, has paved the way to all-inclusive and mass tourism, which in no way pejorative sound. 

Kemer and Tekirova 
Blue Voyage including Kemer
Former fishing village
The former fishing village has aroused considerable financial burden within a short time in the Champions League catapulted the Turkish tourism. A lot of money flowed into the small village, which for centuries quite unnoticed thorn in the next Phaselis Rösch’s sleep was. The holiday metropolis should advance to showcase what has been implemented.

Visitors sun
Evil tongues and guides the city can appeal to no good. However, it has just the market and is adapted to the needs of sonnenhungrigen visitors. You can come across quite a few tour operators their holidays in Kemer book and you will find in each price category. The price-performance ratio is mostly true. If one compares it with similar offerings in Spain, France, Italy or Croatia recognize, the Turkish tourism managers have done all the work, Kemer each, and the comparison was closer look at the nose even substantially forward.

Rich’s Bay coast
The buchtenreiche coastline with its clean sea, vast pine forests and the mighty Taurus Mountains in the neck is a Mecca for the sonnenhungrigen West Europeans. There are many water sports facilities offered bathing tourists can participate in the wide pebble beach delight, partly filled with sand. You can find long ragende bridges into the sea, some from May, when the season starts right here, are open.

Camyuva and Kiris
The Kemer town includes the villages of Camyuva and Kiris, both impressed with their extensive beaches. Kemer offers a modern marina, bars and restaurants, entertainment for every taste. From “Oberbayern” to the techno club is in Kemer everything necessary.

Göynük and Beldibi
Excursion opportunities are there in plenty of Kemer well. There are the old villages and Göynük Beldibi, to invite strolling. Phaselis the great city of antiquity, once important port city and capital of the Lycian Federation, for history is just highly recommended. Slightly further south you can find the locations and Çirali Olympos, which are ideal for hiking and with the eternal flames of Chimaira and the old pirate stronghold very interesting highlights of the Lycian coast have to offer.

Activities and leisure time
Here one could still countless activities and opportunities for recreation as well, but we do not want to anticipate everything. You will find the time attractive travel packages to Kemer and its surroundings. In the pre-and post-season, you can benefit most from the abundance of offerings in Kemer.

Alanya , Side , Manavgat Travel Information - Turkey Rivaera

This year we had the first time our vacation during the holidays. Our daughter had the first weeks of school successfully brought and the autumn holiday stood at the door. The summer was this year the weather very well and we wasted no thought to where we spend holidays in the autumn. Since we are always very spontaneously decide when and where we vacation, would also find something this time. Well, the factor “when” this course was through the holiday period specified. It was mid-September and still so warm that one in the (heated) outdoor swim. But the weather can change fast. A week before the holidays fell, the temperature not to loose ground but with 8 to 12C, a holiday in the mountains or on the North Sea for us is no longer in question. I went to a travel office and wanted a reservation for travel to Mallorca. The friendly lady told me that there are no flights longer exists, if in the autumn holiday is still something then goes to Turkey or Egypt. A little disappointed I went home, made the PC and looked at reiseweltbilder.de the Internet for a holiday for three people in the autumn holiday. In fact, it was almost nothing more, Mallorca was allegedly booked. The second Saturday of October, the autumn holidays were there and the weather even worse than last week. We start a last attempt, but a trip to get. We drive on Sunday to Frankfurt airport to the last minute switches. It was quite a lot going on. To my astonishment could very well still fly to Mallorca. We watched the rest of us places on offer. Many deals were not even here anymore. But half the world stood here again. 1 week Crete 3 * for the 499th - Fuerteventura for the 799th - 3 * AI, Mallorca 3 * HP 528th - Turkey 4 * for the 429th - EUR etc. There were a few conspicuous 4 * offers. After we have viewed some offers, we decided to Mallorca, but the last four places were just the family, right next to us at the counter is booked. Pech, Hmm, but we would just come one week earlier.! Last Minute Deals can be found here at the airport, 14 days to two hours before departure. It is now 14.00Uhr and the rest walk away places like hot Semmel. We are flexible and book was in the Mediterranean is still available. A week Turkey at the 4-star hotel with HP between Side and Alanya. We pay 10% of our tickets and can in a week just before the departure pick up. We take our contract documents and are looking forward to the holidays. The family, at the counter behind us, leaving us with nothing, we have spent the last three places in the machine booked.

Side Turkey Travel
Side (Antalya SIDE) , 7 km away from Manavgat, Side which according to historicians was founded in 1405 BC has been established on a peninsula. The city went under the rule of Lydians, Persians, Alexander, Antiogonos and Polemaios since from the second half of the VI. Century BC. The city which was build up under the supervision of the Suriye Kingdom after 215 BC and which was turned into a science and culture centrum was left over to the Bergamon Kingdom as per the Apameia Peace Treaty. Later the city maintained its independence together with the Eastern Pamphilya region and became a rich and wealth city with a big trade armada. Side which went under the Rule of Rome after 78 BC later went under the reign of Byzantum. Side which became the Centrum of patriarchate in the V.th and VIth centuries AD experienced its most glorious days. The city which went under the rule of the Seljuks in the XIIIth century, the Hamitoğulları and Tekelioğulları in XIV th century and of the Ottomans in XVth century has not been inhabited as a settlement during this period. The main gate of the city which is a masterpiece is situated between two towers. There are two main streets in Side. These streets are examples of the Antique Age pillar streets. After passing through the gate of the city the area layed with flat stones is the starting point of these streets. At both sides of these streets there are pillared portiks and behind them there are shops. An old Roman bath has been restored by Arif Mufit Mansel and turned into museum and opened to visit in 1963. Mainly sculptures and various objects from the Roman Period are displayed. In this museum opuses found in Side are exhibited. The most important building of Side is the theater with a capacity of 15.000 seats. This Roman theater differs from other antique theaters in the region with its flat auditorum. The theater is two storey and is seated on a 20 meter high arched structure. Also in Side there are temples and aqueducts. The most important among these temples are Athena, Apollon and Men temples. Water has been brought to Side from a distance of 25 kms, from the Dumanlı spring inside the dam lake of Oymapınar. This system comprises ten aqueducts some of which are two storey. The biggest is near Oymapınar and has 40 ducts. A big Roman bath has been converted into museum and accomodates the most beautiful collection of archaeological opuses. Although many parts of the city walls having traces of Roman and Byzantine characteristics have been torn down those on the land side could survive. Side which is a nice coast town is one of the places worth to visit with its warm climate, sandy beaches , many shopping centers and modern facilities for accomodation.

Aspendos Information

Aspendos can be reached with an asphalt seperated from Antalya – Manavgat road. Ancient amphitheatre. The city which is one of the richest cities is found on two hills , one big the other small , 8 km east of Serik where the Köprü brook coming from the mountains reaches the plains. The first name of the city as can be seen from the coins minted was Estwediya.According to Greek legend, the city was founded by Argive colonists who, under the leadership of the hero Mopsos, came to Pamphylia after the Trojan War. Aspendos was one of the first citie in the region to strike coinage under its own names. The most powerful money in the antique world was the Aspendos coin. In the Aspendos theater built in the 2nd century BC, in the lower floor of the two tiered facade built of regularly dressed blocks of conglomerate there are five doors through which the actors entered the stage. Small doors at orchestra level belong to the galleries where wild animals were kept. At the middle of the facade at the upper floor in a triangular shape pediment there is a relief of the wine god Dionysos who at the same time was the founder and patron of theaters. The theater with a capacity of 17.000 people is the best preserved standing amphitheater. The secret of the perfect acoustics created could not be revealed up todate. In the 13th century the Seljuks have used this building as a caravanserai and have strengthened the northern part of the building with an arch in typical Seljuk style. Aspendos theater which is at a distance of 38 km to Side can be reached via a 4 km long road after making a right turn on the Antalya-Alanya road after passing through Serik. The theater today is used for various concerts, carnivals, festivals and oil wrestling. Agora, Basilica, Nymphaeum and the arched waterways reaching up to 15 km. are other places worth to see in Aspendos. The Aspendos theater has been hosting the International Opera and Ballet Festival since 11 years. Aspendos Festival which has been chosen as the 5th best Opera festival attracts the attention of domestic and foreign tourists.